Special Collections Processing Archivist

Metro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Gottesman Libraries at Teachers College, Columbia University, invites applications for a Processing Archivist for Special Collections. The role surveys, arranges, and describes archival materials and performs basic preservation tasks for diverse formats, contributing to the collection's scope and policy within Special and Digital Collections.

Reporting to the Special and Digital Collections Librarian, you will create finding aids in ArchivesSpace, participate in accessioning, digitization, and

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in the archives of an academic or research institution.
• Familiarity with ExLibris Knowledge Suite.
• Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace and related archival technologies.
• Working knowledge of Springshare Suite.
• Ability to develop and maintain finding aids using contemporary tools in accordance with national standards.
• Knowledge of archival and preservation concepts, methodology, and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate client informational needs and to determine appropriate alternative solutions.
• Substantial knowledge of research methodology and skill in providing research assistance.
• Knowledge of archival ethics and laws relating to archival management.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Skill in searching and maintaining online and other electronic retrieval systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of library theory, concepts, methods, and techniques.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers with Windows- or Mac-based operating environments.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

Responsibilities

• Survey collections and develop a processing plan for arrangement and description.
• Implement and document procedures for processing, digitization, and preservation.
• Note duplicative or non-archival documentation for deaccession.
• Create finding aids using ArchivesSpace to current standards.
• Collaborate to accession new materials.
• Represent information about new materials accurately.
• Coordinate with librarians on archival standards for ArchivesSpace and related tech.
• Support digital projects and create guides using Ex Libris Knowledge System and Springshare Suite.
• Provide archival reference services and on-site/remote instruction.
• Participate in development of policies and standards for special/digital collections.
• Support exhibitions and outreach through library publications.

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Ex Libris Knowledge Suite

Springshare Suite

Job description

Gottesman Libraries at Teachers College, Columbia University, invites applications for a Processing Archivist for Special Collections. The role surveys, arranges, and describes archival materials and performs basic preservation tasks for diverse formats, contributing to the collection's scope and policy within Special and Digital Collections.

Reporting to the Special and Digital Collections Librarian, you will create finding aids in ArchivesSpace, participate in accessioning, digitization, and