Temporary Processing Archivist — Special Collections

CSU; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks an archival technician to advance care, discoverability, and use of primary sources. You will perform accessioning and processing for physical and digital collections, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.

Additionally, you will maintain department collections, track materials, and support space planning, reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Archives. This is a full-time temporary 12-month position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of standards and best practices in special collections and archives.
• Ability to interpret and learn university policies, procedures, and operations; evaluate procedures and address complex issues.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform archival accessioning and processing for physical and digital collections.
• Manage control and maintenance of department collections and files; track collections.
• Support strategic space planning and archival repository management.
• Assist in ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility of materials.

Skills

Archival processing

Standards & ethics in archives

Diversity, equity & inclusion

ArchivesSpace or similar

Academic library experience

Education

High school+4 years related experience

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks an archival technician to advance care, discoverability, and use of primary sources. You will perform accessioning and processing for physical and digital collections, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.

Additionally, you will maintain department collections, track materials, and support space planning, reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Archives. This is a full-time temporary 12-month position with benefits.