Top 12 Assistant Archivist Jobs

“Processing Archivist /Archives Assistant
Pegasus Knowledge Solutions Inc. —Northbrook, IL
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Master's degree
- Dental insurance
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3h
Archivist - The Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $80,349 - $107,708 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Assistant Archivist
ARCHIVES M & G —Manhattan, NY
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- In-person
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4d
Processing Archivist
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $74,752 - $105,696 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Dental insurance
3d
Archivist and Circulation Assistant Librarian
The Brearley School —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Computer skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Archives and Special Collections Assistant (Library Assistant II)
Framingham State University —Framingham, MA
- $1,872.37 a week
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Management
- Mid-level
14d
Archives Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $19.65 - $27.50 an hour
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
13d
Archives and Special Collections Assistant (Library Assistant II) - Framingham State University
Framingham State University —Framingham, MA
- $1,872.37 a week
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Management
- Mid-level
14d
Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives (Associate/Assistant Professor)
University of the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $79,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
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University Archivist - West Virginia & Regional History Center, WVU Libraries
West Virginia University —Morgantown, WV
- From $61,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow
Amherst College —Amherst, MA
- $20.87 - $22.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 5 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Digital Curation Librarian
DC Public Library —Washington, DC
- $62,158 - $80,032 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
14d

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“Processing Archivist /Archives Assistant

Pegasus Knowledge Solutions Inc.
Northbrook, IL

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Job Details

Contract
$22 - $30 an hour
3 hours ago

Benefits

Dental insurance

Qualifications

Packing
Moving
Master's degree
Digitization
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Top skills

Two years of demonstrated experience working in a professional archives setting.
Experience in the application of archival methodologies and standards (including MPLP and DACS) for the organization and description of archival collections.
Working knowledge of the tools, technologies, and best practices used in the assessment, processing, preservation, and access of physical and digital archives.
Experience with archival collection management systems (i.e., ArchivEra, ArchivesSpace, etc.).
Experience with digital preservation systems (i.e., Preservica) preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to balance multiple tasks, responsibilities, and demands on time.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
A valid Illinois driver’s license is required, and candidates must have their own personal vehicle.

This role reports to the Archives Manager and partners closely with the Senior Digital Archivist. It also builds strong working relationships with colleagues across communications and other cross-functional teams within the organization.

Job responsibilities

Evaluate, appraise, select, arrange, and describe archival materials and collections.
Identify and dispose of duplicates after selecting the best preservation copies; rehouse and label materials.
Create item-level inventories, digitization manifests, and descriptive metadata for collections in preparation for digitization.
Maintain collection records and notes related to all materials processed.
Update electronic inventories to track processing and digitization status.
Create or contribute to DACS-compliant collection finding aids in ArchivEra for collections and assist with the ingest of digitized files into Preservica.
Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive business records, personally identifiable information, and specific collection access and use restrictions.
Work with shippers, digitization service providers, and archives staff to pack and ship, shift and move collections, and implement storage space upgrades.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including processing other physical and audio/moving-image collections and creating, reviewing, and editing accession records and collection finding aids.
Participate in activities to promote discoverability of the collection and the organizational archives in general.

Minimum qualifications

Processing Archivist: Requires a Master’s degree in Library or Archival Science, or equivalent credentials and training in archives.
Archives Processing Assistant: Open to candidates without professional archival credentials.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Work Location: In person

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