Manuscripts & Archives Specialist

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

State Historical Society is seeking a Manuscript Specialist to accession, arrange, describe, and process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, and other research materials. You will assist patrons with reference services and contribute to collection appraisal and inventory management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience; a Master’s degree in History or Library Science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree in History or Library Science preferred.
• Demonstrates understanding of archival standards.
• Experience with audio-visual materials.
• Excellent visual, communication, and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Accession, arrange, describe and process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, oral histories, electronic records, and other research materials according to standard and local practices.
• Assist patrons by providing reference services to the collection.
• Assist in appraisal of records and items; maintain an accurate collection description and inventory; prepare progress reports.
• Assist in developing strategies for preservation and reformatting of materials.
• Conduct basic preservation tasks such as cleaning and mending damaged papers.
• Promote collections using social media and SHSMO publications.
• Continue education by attending conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Archival standards

Audio-visual materials

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area

Master's degree in History or Library Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

State Historical Society is seeking a Manuscript Specialist to accession, arrange, describe, and process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, and other research materials. You will assist patrons with reference services and contribute to collection appraisal and inventory management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience; a Master’s degree in History or Library Science is preferred.