Visual Materials Archivist: Preserve, Describe & Lead

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Visual Materials Archivist to process archival collections, write descriptive information, and supervise student assistants. The role requires knowledge of ArchivesSpace/Alma and strong organization, with collaboration across Digital Collections and other USC Special Collections units.

This is a professional-track faculty position (not tenure track) with a 12-month basis, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a start date in early 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of information organization standards and practices.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities to prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
• Effective and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process visual materials collections following professional standards.
• Create finding aids and item records using ArchivesSpace and Alma/Primo.
• Supervise Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s) and review work.

Skills

Info organization standards

Task prioritization

Clear communication

Education

MLS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Alma/Primo

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks a Visual Materials Archivist to process archival collections, write descriptive information, and supervise student assistants. The role requires knowledge of ArchivesSpace/Alma and strong organization, with collaboration across Digital Collections and other USC Special Collections units.

This is a professional-track faculty position (not tenure track) with a 12-month basis, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a start date in early 2027.