Hybrid Senior Archivist & Research Services Lead

Barnard College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard College in New York City seeks a Senior Archivist to manage processing of archival collections, provide reference services, and guide student staff in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room. The role emphasizes teamwork, instruction, and outreach to researchers, with emphasis on archival description, digitization support, and ongoing access initiatives.

Responsibilities include arranging records, publishing finding aids in ArchivesSpace, and coordinating with campus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience with archival reference and instruction.
• Strong background in archival processing and description.
• Experience with digital preservation and metadata standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and remote reference and instruction to students, scholars, and visitors.
• Arranges and describes archival records and publishes finding aids in ArchivesSpace.
• Supports digitization projects and contributes to digital collections platforms.
• Assists in accessioning institutional records and coordinating transfers with campus offices.

Skills

Reference & instruction

Archival processing

Digital preservation

Collaborative work

Written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Archipelago

Islandora

Archive-It

Job description

Barnard College in New York City seeks a Senior Archivist to manage processing of archival collections, provide reference services, and guide student staff in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room. The role emphasizes teamwork, instruction, and outreach to researchers, with emphasis on archival description, digitization support, and ongoing access initiatives.

Responsibilities include arranging records, publishing finding aids in ArchivesSpace, and coordinating with campus