Senior Archivist — Hybrid Reference & Processing Lead

Barnard College; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard College is seeking a Senior Archivist to process archival collections, provide reference services, and coordinate activities in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room. The role leads student staff within a team environment and supports digitization efforts.

The position is primarily in-person with flexibility for remote work as needed, and requires expertise in archival practices and standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent.
• 2
• 5-7 years of archival experience including instruction, reference, programming and outreach.
• Experience with ArchivesSpace, Archipelago or Islandora, Archive-It and related platforms.
• Proficiency with DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH and LCNA.
• Ability to work with diverse students and scholars.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and remote reference and research support to students, scholars and visitors.
• Coordinates reading room activities including researcher and classroom visits.
• Supports imaging services and digitization projects.
• Delivers introductory primary source instruction sessions for students and faculty.
• Contributes to compiling statistics on archival collections and use.
• Arranges and descriptions archival records per standards.
• Publishes finding aids and digitized materials in Barnard platforms.
• Educates campus partners on identifying records of enduring value for transfer.

Skills

Archival processing

Reference services

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MLS or equivalent in library and information science

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Archipelago

Islandora

Archive-It

Job description

Barnard College is seeking a Senior Archivist to process archival collections, provide reference services, and coordinate activities in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room. The role leads student staff within a team environment and supports digitization efforts.

The position is primarily in-person with flexibility for remote work as needed, and requires expertise in archival practices and standards.