Temporary Library & Archives Technician - On-Site Inventory

americanalpineclub; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Alpine Club is hiring three temporary Library Assistants to support a time-bound project to process, inventory, and box the print, archival, and object collections. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on collections work and precise documentation.

Responsibilities include systematic inventory, material-condition assessment, metadata application, and clear workflow documentation. Experience in libraries, archives, or museums is preferred; MLS/MLIS students are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in Library Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies or related field; BA or MA a bonus.
• Open to MLS/MLIS students.
• Subject matter expertise, including archival techniques, digitization, metadata standards, and digital preservation preferred.
• Experience with special collections or archives; comfortable handling historical materials.
• Demonstrated archival inventorying and cataloging experience.
• High accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage project-based work independently while coordinating with a small team.
• Comfortable with Google Suite.
• Bonus: registrar experience.
• Knowledge of climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor recreation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a systematic inventory of library, archival, and museum holdings including books, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, and objects.
• Assess materials condition and flag items needing special attention.
• Apply consistent naming conventions, metadata schemas, and organizational structures to improve usability.
• Produce documentation of workflows, decisions, and standards and ensure assets are locatable.
• Aid in keeping Library, Common Space, and Storage Areas safe and clean.
• Take on additional library duties as assigned by the Library Director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project-based work

Google Suite

Team coordination

Education

Library Science / Archival Studies / Museum Studies

MLS/MLIS students acceptable

Tools

Excel

G Suite

Slack

Zoom

Job description

The American Alpine Club is hiring three temporary Library Assistants to support a time-bound project to process, inventory, and box the print, archival, and object collections. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on collections work and precise documentation.

Responsibilities include systematic inventory, material-condition assessment, metadata application, and clear workflow documentation. Experience in libraries, archives, or museums is preferred; MLS/MLIS students are welcome to apply.