Top 4 Archives Jobs in Chicago, Il

“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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Relativity Archiving Analyst
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $74,741.33 - $101,434.66 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Marketing & Communications Associate
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Herald Archivist
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- US work authorization

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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
7 days 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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