Archivist, Special Collections & University Archives

Northern Kentucky University; Highland (CA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 47.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and access for university archives and special collections. The role supports RIM programs, digitization efforts, and public engagement, while supervising 1–3 student employees.

Responsibilities include processing collections, maintaining finding aids, supporting reference services and instructional programs, and collaborating with campus partners to broaden access to

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science or closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in archives or related field.
• Experience with archival standards including DACS, EAD, controlled vocabularies, and ArchivesSpace.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Process archival collections following archival standards (DACS, EAD).
• Create, edit, and maintain collection records and finding aids in ArchivesSpace.
• Process university records, manuscripts, photographs, and born-digital materials.
• Oversee preservation assessments and recommended rehousing/conservation measures.
• Coordinate acquisition and transfer of university records; support records management initiatives.
• Assist digitization initiatives and digital preservation workflows; contribute to digital exhibits.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Research skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Project management

Team supervision

Ausbildung

MLS/MS in Library Science or archival related degree

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Digital repositories

Metadata standards

Jobbeschreibung

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Processing Archivist to manage accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and access for university archives and special collections. The role supports RIM programs, digitization efforts, and public engagement, while supervising 1–3 student employees.

Responsibilities include processing collections, maintaining finding aids, supporting reference services and instructional programs, and collaborating with campus partners to broaden access to