On-Site Archivist: Digital & Physical Collections

Spelman College Portal; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College invites applications for an Assistant Archivist to oversee archival processing for the Spelman Archives and assist with reference requests and outreach activities. The role involves planning physical and digital processing, supervising students, and coordinating exhibits when needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in library/information science or history, with coursework in archival management and strong knowledge of standards like DACS, EAD, and EAC-CPF.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library/information science (ALA-accredited) or history/related field.
• Graduate coursework in archival management and theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival description standards (DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF).
• Experience processing archival records and leading projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse staff.
• Knowledge of African Diaspora history and culture.
• Experience with digital content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Arrange materials in predetermined order (alphabetical/chronological/subject).
• Perform routine preservation tasks and handle fragile items.
• Create item-level inventory of physical contents.
• Assist with shelving, relocation, and transfer documentation.
• Oversee core archival processing and collection management tasks.
• Input data for physical and digital collections in ArchivesSpace
• Supervise undergraduate work study students.
• Assist patrons with reference inquiries in the Reading Room.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Archival theory

Processing archival records

Education

MLS or MLS-equivalent (ALA-accredited)

MA in history or related field

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

Spelman College invites applications for an Assistant Archivist to oversee archival processing for the Spelman Archives and assist with reference requests and outreach activities. The role involves planning physical and digital processing, supervising students, and coordinating exhibits when needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in library/information science or history, with coursework in archival management and strong knowledge of standards like DACS, EAD, and EAC-CPF.