Part-Time Archive Assistant - Collections & Metadata

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Part-time Collection Management Assistant to support processing, description, metadata creation, and inventories for archival collections, with a focus on University Archives.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in an MLIS or related master's program with an archival track, can work in-person on Tulane's uptown campus during scheduled hours, and can lift 35 lbs. This nine-month appointment provides hands-on experience in archival operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MLIS or related master's program with an archival track.
• Ability to work in-person on Tulane's uptown campus during regular work hours for the duration of the assistantship.
• Ability to lift/move 35 lbs or more.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to move between tasks and work independently or collaboratively.
• Effective problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Data entry experience with inventories or databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing physical archival collections (assessing, housing, arranging).
• Creating archival descriptions and metadata.
• Entering data about archival collections into Excel and ArchivesSpace.
• Conducting collection surveys and creating inventories.
• Historical and biographical research on archival collections.
• Collection cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Support TUSC operations as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data entry experience

Education

MLIS candidate with archival track

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Excel

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Part-time Collection Management Assistant to support processing, description, metadata creation, and inventories for archival collections, with a focus on University Archives.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in an MLIS or related master's program with an archival track, can work in-person on Tulane's uptown campus during scheduled hours, and can lift 35 lbs. This nine-month appointment provides hands-on experience in archival operations.