Geoscience Archives Specialist

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

Vision care coverage

Job summary

The University of Alaska invites applications for an in-person archival assistant in the Keith B. Mather Library on the Fairbanks campus.

Responsibilities include processing diverse archival collections, organizing materials, and enhancing discoverability for researchers and the public. You will provide research support, assist with digitization, and work with library staff to ensure accurate metadata and accessible collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geosciences with archival experience preferred.
• Master of Library Science or Museum Studies with archival focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process archival collections: organize, describe, preserve, and improve accessibility.
• Provide research assistance and facilitate access to collections.
• Contribute to digitization projects, including metadata creation for digital surrogates.
• Collaborate with library staff and the director on day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Research assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geosciences

Master of Library Science or Museum Studies (archival focus)

Job description

The University of Alaska invites applications for an in-person archival assistant in the Keith B. Mather Library on the Fairbanks campus.

Responsibilities include processing diverse archival collections, organizing materials, and enhancing discoverability for researchers and the public. You will provide research support, assist with digitization, and work with library staff to ensure accurate metadata and accessible collections.