Project Archivist: LGBTQ Archives Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE Archives at the USC Libraries seeks a Project Archivist for a one-year fixed-term position. The candidate will process archival materials, apply standards (EAD, DACS, MARC, LCSH), create finding aids, and ensure access while collaborating with USC Libraries staff and ONE Archives.

Responsibilities include cataloging, authority control, supervising student workers, and contributing to public service operations. Weekend/evening hours may be required, with lifting up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program or advanced degree in equivalent field.
• One or more years of experience processing archival collections in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant standards and thesauri, including EAD, DACS, MARC, LCSH.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ArchivesSpace and Excel.
• Knowledge of current professional trends.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to think creatively.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the arrangement, description, and cataloging of primary source collections in accordance with standard archival processing best practices and departmental guidelines.
• Prioritize workloads and set appropriate deadlines; and monitor performance to ensure the timely completion of the project(s).
• Create finding aids for each collection, including abstracts, historical information, summary descriptions, and inventories; ensure descriptions meet professional archival standards.
• Assign, revise, or create authorized subject headings and genre/form terms to primary source materials.
• Undertake preservation and maintenance of primary source collections; identify endangered materials and conservation needs.
• Train and supervise student workers and interns.
• Assist with planning and promotion of project-related programs and events.
• Work collaboratively with ONE Archives personnel and students to support public service operations and access to collections.
• Provide evening and weekend service as assigned.
• Demonstrate commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Education

MLS (ALA)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Excel

Job description

ONE Archives at the USC Libraries seeks a Project Archivist for a one-year fixed-term position. The candidate will process archival materials, apply standards (EAD, DACS, MARC, LCSH), create finding aids, and ensure access while collaborating with USC Libraries staff and ONE Archives.

Responsibilities include cataloging, authority control, supervising student workers, and contributing to public service operations. Weekend/evening hours may be required, with lifting up to 30 pounds.