Top 4 Archives Jobs in Mississippi

Archives Specialist
Mississippi University for Women —Columbus, MS
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University Archivist
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Archives and Special Collections Student Assistant
Mississippi University for Women —Columbus, MS
- Part-time
- Background check
- Data entry
- Entry level
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College Algebra Instructor
Blue Cliff College —Gulfport, MS
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
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- 3 years
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This role is ideal for candidates with interests in library science, records management, information organization, or archival work.
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Archives Specialist

Mississippi University for Women -
Columbus, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Customer communication
Computer literacy
Hardware maintenance
Bachelor's degree
Computer hardware
Hardware support
Hardware diagnostics

Full Job Description

Essential Duties

Assist the Archives and Special Collections Librarian with the oversight of day-to-day operations.
Assist the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian with implementation of project planning.
Arrange and describe archival materials in accordance with professional standards, best practices, and departmental policies.
Supervise and train student workers.
Create, update, and maintain archival description and finding aids on ArchivesSpace.
Retrieve and store materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).
Assist with ongoing digital and print-based processing and preservation projects.
Troubleshoot software and hardware issues in the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).
Help with the conservation and preservation of archival materials in the Martha Jo Mims Digitization and Conservation Lab.
Staffs the library front desk each week.
Work with the Exhibits Committee to develop and mount new exhibits.
Provide reference services by answering questions regarding collections and finding aids.
Supervise the Martha Jo Mims Digitization and Conservation Lab.
Support emergency management related to conservation and preservation, i.e. mold and water damage.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Archives, Archives Management, Library Science or equivalent preferred
Requires more than one year of experience working in archives, three years preferred
Experience using ArchivesSpace and digitizing records preferred

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:

Knowledge of archival theory
Adaptability and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Customer service skills
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Adept at multi-tasking and appropriately prioritizing information
Able to work independently
Excellent research skills required
Excellent computer skills required
Competency in Word, Excel, email and Internet searching required
Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware issues required

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is a moderate noise level and will regularly require the employee to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee will occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles and in outdoor weather conditions.

Job Description Summary

Supporting Fant Memorial Library’s Beulah Culbertson Archives & Special Collections Department, this position works to preserve and provide access to materials in the archives’ collection. Employing archival theory, this position is responsible for processing, arranging, describing, and preserving archival records and making them available to researchers virtually and in-person. Works closely with the archivist to oversee day-to-day operations of the archives.

Hours of Availability

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number

FY20764NF

Open Date

06/29/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any combination of professional experience, volunteer work, coursework, and other transferable skills may be applied toward the required and desired qualifications listed below. Please direct any questions to Sarah Parrish at [email protected].

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