Archivist Trainee: Learn Research & Archival Access

State of Maryland; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking an Archivist Trainee to learn reference services in the Archives Search Room, interview patrons, determine research needs, advise on research strategies, and assist with ordering materials and records reproductions.

Under the direction of the Director of Reference and Deputy Director, this entry-level role provides access to records and supports security and compliance with archives rules while gaining professional archival experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Four years of experience in professional archival work with public records.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference services in the Archives Search Room, interviewing patrons, determining research needs, advising of effective research strategies, ordering materials retrieved from the stacks, taking records reproduction orders, and performing records retrievals.
• Monitors patrons for security and compliance with Archives rules and regulations. Assists the Search Room Coordinator with training interns and volunteers.
• Assist in educational outreach, events, career day fairs, academic lectures, and etc.

Skills

Interviewing patrons

Reference services

Patron research needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking an Archivist Trainee to learn reference services in the Archives Search Room, interview patrons, determine research needs, advise on research strategies, and assist with ordering materials and records reproductions.

Under the direction of the Director of Reference and Deputy Director, this entry-level role provides access to records and supports security and compliance with archives rules while gaining professional archival experience.