Archivist
Core
Process diverse analog and born-digital archival collections to ensure discovery, accessibility, and preservation for scholars and the public.
Role type
Archivist (Technical Services)
Builds
Accessible archival finding aids, catalog records, and preserved collections
Domain
Academic library / Women's and gender history / Archival science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Archival appraisal and processing, DACS-compliant description, metadata creation, born-digital collection management, physical collection handling, inclusive description practices
Preferred skills
Foreign languages (Spanish, Chinese), exhibit development, web archiving, student supervision
Technologies
Library management systems, XML, databases, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Appraise, arrange, describe, preserve, and catalog archival collections; Create DACS-compliant catalog records and finding aids; Supervise student assistants and interns; Cover reference desk shifts; Monitor archival profession trends and best practices
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC