Role OverviewThe Judicial Processing Archivist will work collaboratively with staff to arrange and describe archival court records collections, contributing to an ongoing project to physically stabilize and improve public access to 18th and 19th century court file papers.
What You Will Do
Physically arranges and rehouses collections, creates collection descriptions and folder lists in ArchivesSpace, researches court and legal history in support of collection description, assists with identifying and preparing records for digitization.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The position requires a Master's degree in library/information science with archival concentration, or equivalent, and 1-2 years' experience arranging and describing archival collections, with experience working with content management or archival collections management systems.
Requirements
- Master's degree in library/information science with archival concentration, or equivalent
- 1-2 years' experience arranging and describing archival collections
- Experience working with content management or archival collections management systems
- Knowledge of archival theory and best practices
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Benefits
- 37.5 hour per week contract role
- Salary: $30-$35/hr
- Possibility of renewal in the next fiscal year
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