Temporary Processing Archivist (12-Month, Full Benefits)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly’s Special Collections and Archives is seeking a Temporary Processing Archivist to support accessioning and processing of physical and digital collections. The role ensures long-term preservation, accessibility, and accurate tracking of collections within the department.

Under supervision, you’ll help manage the University Archives, Art Collection, and related campus history materials, contributing to space planning and preservation efforts while benefiting from a full benefits package

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of standards, best practices, ethics, resources, and trends in special collections and archives, esp. archival processing and collections management.
• Ability to interpret and learn university, library, and department infrastructure and procedures; evaluate and escalate issues using sound judgment.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in Special Collections and Archives.
• Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace or equivalent archival management system.
• Experience with academic library and special collections programs, online resources, databases, and systems used by patrons.

Responsibilities

• Perform archival accessioning and processing for physical and digital collections.
• Manage department collections and files, and support space planning and tracking of collections.

Skills

Archival processing

Collections management

DEI in archives

Academic library experience

Patron databases access

Education

High school diploma + 4 years library/clerical experience (or equivalent)

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

Cal Poly’s Special Collections and Archives is seeking a Temporary Processing Archivist to support accessioning and processing of physical and digital collections. The role ensures long-term preservation, accessibility, and accurate tracking of collections within the department.

Under supervision, you’ll help manage the University Archives, Art Collection, and related campus history materials, contributing to space planning and preservation efforts while benefiting from a full benefits package