Part-Time Project Archivist: Manuscripts & Archives

The New York Historical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Historical invites applications for a part-time Project Archivist in the Library. You will process manuscript and archival materials, including records from Reader's Digest, applying professional arrangement and description standards to enable user access.

You will work up to 24 hours per week, with duties spanning physical and intellectual processing, basic conservation screening, and occasional outreach activities such as blogging or sharing finding aids online.

Qualifications

• MLS/MA in Archives or History with archival focus; accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Process manuscript and archival materials physically and intellectually.
• Arrange collections per archival principles and practices.
• Describe with ArchivesSpace for user discovery in finding aids (DACS-compliant).
• Assign names and subjects using authorities (NACO, LCSH, AAT).
• Consult with conservators, curators, catalogers, reference librarians, and digital specialists as needed.
• Move collections in/out of storage and record locations.
• Support curators and public service staff with reference inquiries.
• Engage in outreach activities (blogging, presentations, Wikipedia links).
• Assist with Library/Archival Processing Unit objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

MLS with Archives concentration (ALA accredited)

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The New York Historical invites applications for a part-time Project Archivist in the Library. You will process manuscript and archival materials, including records from Reader's Digest, applying professional arrangement and description standards to enable user access.

You will work up to 24 hours per week, with duties spanning physical and intellectual processing, basic conservation screening, and occasional outreach activities such as blogging or sharing finding aids online.