Senior Audiovisual Archivist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,970 - 70,720; Full time

Job summary

The Audiovisual Archivist at Austin History Center manages multidisciplinary archival collections, including born-digital materials, and provides reference services to the public. Responsibilities include cataloging, digitizing, describing items, preparing finding aids, and producing reports.

The role operates playback equipment, supports outreach and public programs, and collaborates with staff. A Master’s in Library/Information Science or History with archival coursework is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archival and Encoded Archival Description standards and practices.
• Knowledge of reference tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of records management issues and practices.
• Knowledge of digital imaging issues and trends in archival practice.
• Knowledge of electronic records management and preservation.
• Skill in processing/arranging archival collections.
• Skill in oral and written communication including presentations.
• Skill in using computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to apply standards for archival description, cataloging, and networked resource sharing.

Responsibilities

• Appraises, organizes, processes, catalogs, and conserves archival materials.
• Curates collection units by making selection and acquisition decisions and cataloging.
• Prepares finding aids, reference guides, articles, statistics, and reports.
• Provides archival reference and research services to the public.
• Assists with acquisition and appraisal of collections under supervision.
• Provides public liaison activities including lectures, media appearances, and interviews.

Skills

Archival standards

Reference tools

Records management

Digital imaging

Electronic records

Processing archival materials

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Prioritizing work

Stakeholder engagement

Archival description standards

Record appraisal

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited) with archival specialization

Master’s in History/Public History with archival coursework

Job description

The Audiovisual Archivist at Austin History Center manages multidisciplinary archival collections, including born-digital materials, and provides reference services to the public. Responsibilities include cataloging, digitizing, describing items, preparing finding aids, and producing reports.

The role operates playback equipment, supports outreach and public programs, and collaborates with staff. A Master’s in Library/Information Science or History with archival coursework is preferred, with