Hybrid Processing Archivist & Cataloger

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago's South Side Home Movie Project seeks a part-time Processing Archivist for a two-year term to process, digitize, and describe audiovisual materials from the Ramon Williams Collection. The role supports community-centered archival practices and BVAA grant deliverables, with on-site work at Logan Center for the Arts and the option to work remotely up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities include metadata creation, research to identify figures and events, and preparing

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Preferred: degree in African-American History, art history, Chicago Studies, film studies, or related field.
• Experience with film handling or archival processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process Ramon Williams films, including inspection, cleaning, digitization, and access file creation.
• Create and manage metadata records using established standards and project vocabulary.
• Research to identify people, places, events, and cultural references depicted in films.
• Ingest digitized files, ensure accessibility via SSHMP’s online platform, and enhance discoverability through tagging.
• Perform quality control on digitized files and metadata; document workflows and decisions.
• Collaborate with SSHMP staff to support public programming and digitization outputs.

Skills

Metadata creation

Research

Independent work

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Omeka

Content management systems

Non-linear video editing software

Job description

The University of Chicago's South Side Home Movie Project seeks a part-time Processing Archivist for a two-year term to process, digitize, and describe audiovisual materials from the Ramon Williams Collection. The role supports community-centered archival practices and BVAA grant deliverables, with on-site work at Logan Center for the Arts and the option to work remotely up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities include metadata creation, research to identify figures and events, and preparing