https://careers.archivists.org Latest SAA Career Center Jobs Wed, 26 May 2021 09:10:14 Z https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870840/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870840/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert Austin, Texas, Iron Mountain Library Services is a new business within Iron Mountain that leverages the organization’s extensive capabilities and footprint to deliver new collection options for libraries and archives. Our team provides expert consulting to libraries helping with planning and execution of relocation projects, collections storage strategies, and digitization programs. The SME will represent the capabilities of Iron Mountain to libraries and the specific needs of libraries to our extensive Iron Mountain network. We are looking for candidates that have a broad background in libraries, archives or special collections, and are comfortable in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment. This is an exciting, non-standard opportunity where the right person can grow their skills and their professional network. The Library Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) individual contributor role is a unique role to Iron Mountain with professional librarians and archivists in a sales solution architect function to help engage with customers and develop custom solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of library collection management strategy and digital access approaches. This a dynamic hands-on role encompassing both academic and corporate business functions, driving growth within a new business through sales and solution delivery.  It requires looking at new ways to solve established challenges in the library and archives community. This role entails meeting and talking with many different constituencies on a daily basis and is ideally suited to those that enjoy socializing and engaging deeply for long hours. This is an ideal position for those who are comfortable with flexible and broad cross-functional thinking, innovation, and creativity. Work with customers to understand their needs and develop solution recommendations Engage with customers to open up new business opportunities  Responsible for working closely with Iron Mountain sales professionals to drive Library Services sales to successful completion Collaborate with Iron Mountain operations and project teams to deliver solutions Use modeling tools to configure customized project and pricing models Develop proposals for delivery to customers Track sales success and pipeline for opportunities in the SME region Work with cross-functional teams to respond to RFPs and government bids Sales rep follow-up and Sales Support on Library Services opportunities Develop methodologies, workflows, and best practices for preservation level digitization practices Attend relevant library and archives conferences and marketing events to create and advance opportunities Background: Master’s Degree in Library Science 7+ years experience working in a library, archives or special collections.  Must have experience in academic research institutions.  Corporate, government, public or private library and archives experience is highly beneficial.  Skills: Superior interpersonal skills to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the company Ability to independently analyze problems and recommend solutions Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team based environment and to regularly share knowledge and learnings Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Deadline driven, and ability to work well under pressure Capability to handle change, including work reprioritization, strategic direction alterations, and the introduction of new approaches  Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills A high degree of initiative and tolerance for considering new and unconventional approaches to collection management and conversion Ability to travel (up to 70%) Compliance Obligations: It is the responsibility of every Iron Mountain employee: to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policies to exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct  to complete required training within the allotted time frame Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement,  CLICK HERE Requisition:  J0028460   Fri, 21 May 2021 09:19:00 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14853324/electronic-records-analyst https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14853324/electronic-records-analyst Columbia, South Carolina, Under general supervision, assists in administering a statewide electronic records and information management program for state agencies, local government subdivisions and public educational institutions as mandated by the state's Public Records Act. Advises and trains state agencies, local government subdivisions, and public educational institutions on proper electronic records and information management processes and procedures including the proper storage and accessibility of non-current, long-term or permanent records. Provides consultation to public agencies to assist them in achieving efficient and economical retention, preservation, accessibility and disposition of public records. Prepares record retention schedules after analyzing and appraising records based on inventory data and consultations with state and local agencies, including the evaluation and scheduling of potential archival records. Monitors state agency, local government and public education institution records and information management programs for compliance with record retention schedules. Collaborates with Electronic Records Archivist and other staff to develop and maintain an electronic records program, including the development of procedures and processes for the transfer of archival electronic records for permanent  retention. Please note applicant must fill out a South Carolina State Employment Application which can be accessed at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in history, political science, public administration or a related field. Knowledge of South Carolina Public Records Act. Knowledge of South Carolina history and government organization. General knowledge of digital records issues. Knowledge of and ability to apply records and information management principles and procedures. Ability to communicate in a clear and efficient manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff, government officials, the public and other professionals. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Access software. Ability to lift 40 lbs. to shoulder height required. Must be licensed and able to operate a motor vehicle. Preferred Qualitfications Master's degree in library and information science, history, public history, political science, public administration and/or graduate training in records and information management and archival administration.  Experience in records and information management.  Experience with the use of born digital records in a government setting. Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:49 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14853355/archivist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14853355/archivist Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Job Summary : The Archivist will be responsible for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh archival program. In this role, the Archivist leads the development and implementation of core library services and programs that positively impact their library users and the community at large. They will work with minimal supervision to preserve and promote the Library’s archival and manuscript collections; formulate, recommend and administer policy guidelines and procedures relating to authentication, acquisition, classification, secure access and long-term preservation of the collection; and develop relationships within the local community designed to foster future interest in, and growth of, the collection. The Archivist will integrate technologies, processes, resources, and people to sustain in-person and digital access to archival collections for all types of research and community use. The Archivist will design and provide services and programs for the community in this historic destination location. They will engage the region in the creation, sharing, and retention of community-born digital collections. The Archivist will also take an active role in managing the existing and ongoing acquisition, arrangement and description, discoverability, and exhibition of administrative and system-wide collections, both physical and electronic. The Archivist will exercise independent judgment in conducting research and analysis in support of requests for historical information and support a diverse user population working with archival collections.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Directing the identification, authentication, acquisition, and transfer, appraisal, description and analysis, cataloging, exhibition, maintenance, storage and retrieval for all materials of lasting value for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the local community. Managing staff assigned to the Archivist both regularly and on a case-by-case basis in the performance of the above duties. Providing direct access to, and responding to informational requests about, the Library’s archives to users while adhering to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh policies and procedures. Designing exhibits, programs, and services for our community with a focus on local history, archives, manuscripts and born-digital content. Understanding, advocating for, and engaging with library users and builds community through physical and virtual means. Engaging the region in the creation, sharing, and retention of community-born digital collections. Understanding and modeling the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh brand and mission every day – creating and engaging with stories published across a variety of digital channels, including those owned by the Library and those created by other community members. Requirements & Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science which includes a declared focus and/or concentration in Archival Studies from an ALA accredited university; Three or more years of recent progressive experience managing and processing archival collections with a range of media types, and related activities; Significant relevant experience in service design, coordination and evaluation/measurement of archives and manuscripts and related services in a public library; Possession of, or ability to seek certification by, the Academy of Certified Archivists or similar commitment to continuing professional development in professional archival organizations; Experience in managing related projects, staff and interns; Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal; Ability to independently travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required; Ability to bend, stoop, walk and stand for long periods of time; lift and carry 25-50 pounds regularly; PA State Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Criminal Records Check, Mandated Reporter Training upon offer of employment. Wed, 19 May 2021 12:04:26 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14833782/digitization-projects-coordinator https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14833782/digitization-projects-coordinator Lincoln, Nebraska, History Nebraska is seeking an organized, engaged, self-starter to serve as the agency's Digitization Projects Coordinator. As a strategic goal of our agency, History Nebraska is ramping up our digitization efforts to provide access to historical collections beyond the borders of our state. As a member of the Digitization team, this position is responsible for executing digitization workflows and will coordinator the work of staff, volunteers, and student workers as they scan and create metadata records. This team also responds to reference inquiries from the public, therefore, this position also manages those responses.  Duties: • Oversees the digitization workflows of all materials in accordance with accepted standards, using both local equipment and off-site services as appropriate.  • Scan collection materials and create Dublin Core metadata records for scanned materials.  • Delegates reference inquiries from the public to staff for response.  • Supervise and manage a team of students, employees and volunteers.  • Provide guidance and training for staff/volunteers in the handling of archival collections and the digitization workflows.  Post high school coursework/training in library science, archives administration, history, public administration, museum studies or related field, and two years of experience in cataloging, processing or otherwise working with library/archives materials.  Applications must be submitted through our portal. Please click this link to the job advertisement and create an account on governmentjobs.com! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/3078483/digitization-projects-coordinator Commensurate with education and experience Fri, 14 May 2021 13:25:00 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14833762/corporate-archivist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14833762/corporate-archivist Atlanta, Georgia, Founded on May 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America, and an innovative leader in the building and home improvement industries. In addition, QUIKRETE® offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries including Spec Mix®, Keystone® Hardscapes, Custom Building Products®, Contech®, Rinker Materials, Target Technologies®, Daubois® and QPR®. Collectively, The QUIKRETE® Companies operates about 280 facilities in the United Sates and Canada, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across QUIKRETE’s network also ensure that professionals and consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market. Primary Function: The Corporate Archivist contributes to the effective management and the long-term preservation of The QUIKRETE Companies’ historically valuable corporate records, the implementation of a retention schedule for future departmental additions to the archives, the digitization process and acquisition & management of born-digital content, and the creation of finding aids for the collections. Qualifications: An ALA-accredited master’s degree in librarianship/information science OR relevant Master’s degree (Archival Studies, Public History) Minimum of three years’ experience processing archival collections including the arrangement, description, and preservation of archival collections. Previous work with a range of collection formats, including paper, photographs, audiovisual material, and artifacts. Experience working with archival collection management systems such as ArchivEra. Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging best practices associated with born-digital records and digitized content. Familiarity with web archiving best practices. Experience and education in oral history projects strongly preferred (but not required). Role Related Skill Sets: Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement projects, independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated knowledge of metadata standards and metadata management. Excellent written, verbal, and problem solving skills. Superior interpersonal skills to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the company. Excellent organizational skills with attention to accuracy and details. Duties: Overall responsibility for the management of The QUIKRETE Companies Archives in accordance with archival standards which includes the accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation of archival materials. Responsible for the identification, acquisition, processing, and preservation of archival collections of subsidiary companies of The QUIKRETE Companies. Establish a sustainable digital preservation and digital storage plan, inclusive of web archiving responsibilities. Identify items that may be appropriate for digitization. Initiate an oral history program to capture the stories of The QUIKRETE Companies’ employees. Promotion of the archives’ services to internal stakeholders where relevant to support company projects and initiatives. Responsible for the implementation & administration of a record retention schedule for future departmental accruals to the archives. Administration of the collection management system to create finding aids for the material so that all collections are searchable and available for research. The QUIKRETE® Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and not an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Fri, 14 May 2021 14:28:45 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14809951/experienced-digital-specialist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14809951/experienced-digital-specialist Rockville, Maryland, History Associates (HAI) is excited to announce openings for a temporary digital specialist to join our dynamic team of archivist working on processing a collection of a former elected government official.  If you meet the qualifications below and commit to a one year project, this is the position for you. Position is full-time temporary Position located in DC, MD area   Job Responsibilities The digital specialist will work closely with the project manager and lead archivist ensuring specific goals are met. Attention to detail is a must. The position will involve both working independently and as a team member with History Associates and client staff. Application Instructions Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, finding aid, transcripts, and names and email addresses of three references to:   History Associates Incorporated Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel 300 N. Stonestreet Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 dmiles@historyassociates.com Email submissions are preferred All staff involved in this project will conduct themselves respectfully and maintain the confidentiality of the records and discoveries made during this project.  If requested, all team members will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Temporary positions are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Education Requirements Advanced degree in technology, information or other related field   Experience Requirements Minimum 8 years of experience playing a lead role or advising on digital projects Proven experience  with workflows, tools and processes for managing digital content Experience working with cultural heritage assets   Preferred Experience Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures Familiarity with congressional records Thu, 13 May 2021 09:51:49 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14809956/archivist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14809956/archivist Rockville, Maryland, ARCHIVISTS   History Associates (HAI) is excited to announce openings for temporary archivists to join a dynamic team to work on processing a collection of a former elected government official.  If you meet the qualifications below and commit to a one year project, this is the position for you.   Positions are full-time temporary Positions located in DC, MD area   Job Responsibilities Working under the supervision of a project manager, the archivists will be responsible for processing a collection of an elected government official.  Tasks include photographing and inventorying client memorabilia, packing records and memorabilia and running quality control for internal consistency and accuracy.  Attention to detail is a must. The position will involve both working independently and as a team member with History Associates and client staff. Education Requirements Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, History, or other applicable field   Experience Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience working on archives projects Strong Attention to detail Proven experience working as part of a large team   Preferred Experience Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures Familiarity with congressional records Strong writing and verbal communications Application Instructions Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, finding aid, transcripts, and names and email addresses of three references to:   History Associates Incorporated Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel 300 N. Stonestreet Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 dmiles@historyassociates.com Email submissions are preferred   All staff involved in this project will conduct themselves respectfully and maintain the confidentiality of the records and discoveries made during this project.  If requested, all team members will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).   Temporary positions are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Thu, 13 May 2021 09:56:07 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14776418/metadata-project-coordinator-for-archival-collections https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14776418/metadata-project-coordinator-for-archival-collections Washington, D.C., Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections The Georgetown University Library is an agile organization that respects the heritage of the past while anticipating the requirements of the 21st century. By providing preeminent services, collections and spaces, the Library shapes the creation of knowledge, conserves culture for posterity, and transforms learning and research. The Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections is assigned to the grant-funded project On These Grounds: A Project to Model and Share the Archival Materials and Data from Universities with Past Ties to Slavery ( https://onthesegrounds.org/ ). The term of the grant runs through December 2022. This project, in partnership with Michigan State and the University of Virginia, seeks to develop and test a sustainable, extensible, linked-open data (LOD) model for primary sources that document enslaved lives and their experiences. The project is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Reporting to the Metadata Librarian, Digital and Special Collections, the Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections serves as the project manager and participates in the testing and application of the LOD model. Working collaboratively with Library staff in identifying archival materials (processed and unprocessed) to serve as test cases, they will test and apply the data model to selected items, and also manage/train several student workers who assist with this work. Primary duties are centered on 3 major areas of responsibilities - archival, metadata and project management – and include but are not limited to: Archival Responsibilities Collaborates with Library staff to survey the Georgetown University Archives, Maryland Province Archives, and manuscript collections to select documents used in the testing model – in considerations that include an appraisal of each indices, transcripts, and databases to add records to the testing model. Participates in the testing of the LOD model in development - working in Omeka S and CSV data entry files, and populating resource templates with pilot data representing documents from Georgetown's archival collection. Examines archival documents from Georgetown's collections and identifies events related to the lives of enslaved people. Uses LOD model in development to categorize and describe events found in archival documents. Performs additional research as necessary to establish context for events related to the lives of enslaved people; and consults outside sources and other archival documents as necessary to identify and describe related people and places. Metadata Responsibilities Creates authority records in Omeka S for names and places related to the archival collections used in testing. Searches outside authority sources (Library of Congress, VIAF, Wikidata, etc.) for existing Linked Data representations of people and places related to the archival collections used in testing and integrates them into pilot data as appropriate. Reviews CSV data entry files to ensure conformance with metadata best practices established for the project. Uploads CSV data entry files for ingest to Omeka S. With project partners at MSU and UVA, participates in the application of the LOD model and development of protocols for ongoing evaluation. Works collaboratively with Library staff to review the outcomes of pilot data work and provides feedback on the LOD model in development. Project Management Works with partner Library staff and other project managers to establish a common understanding about the general meaning and parameters of item sets, vocabularies, and resource templates. Trains and supervises a diverse group of student workers, and establishes their respective work plans. Documents the workflows and processes related to the project. Contributes to a shared communication approach that provides frequent project updates to partners, as well as to the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium. Leads project planning sessions and follows up on developed plans. Manages project progress and adapts work as required. Ensures that the project meets deadlines and deliverables on time. Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates project status to supervisor and others on a regular basis. Conducts project review and creates detailed reports. Optimizes and improves processes and workflows as and when needed. Qualifications Master's degree from an ALA-accredited MLS program and/or 1-2 years of work experience related to archival collections and applying metadata standards Familiarity with linked data concepts, ontologies, and vocabularies Demonstrated experience formulating workflows and procedures Excellent organizational and project management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience in working with Omeka S Aptitude for learning emerging technologies and metadata standards Working knowledge of data formats such as XML, CSV, and JSON Familiarity with creating and working with authority data such as LC authorities, ORCID, VIAF, and ISNI Understanding of archival theory and practice, including national standards for archival materials Familiarity with the history and documentation of slavery To Apply https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Metadata-Project-Coordinator-for-Archival-Collections---Georgetown-University-Library_JR10029 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3333d26d25ff124e89d2f5e277002494   Thu, 06 May 2021 11:10:01 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14744609/public-records-administrator https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14744609/public-records-administrator Washington, D.C., Public Records Administrator Excepted Service, Grade 7 ($87,815 to $131,719) Close: Open Until Filled   DOMICILE REQUIREMENT There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted and Executive Service either: (1) be domiciled in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment; or (2) establish District domicile within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.  The law also requires that Excepted and Executive Service employees maintain District domicile during the period of the appointment. Failure to maintain District domicile during the period of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment.   INTRODUCTION This position is located in the Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Records and Archives.  The Office of the Secretary provides protocol, authentication and public records management services to the Mayor and District government agencies.  This position functions as Public Records Administrator, responsible for the District of Columbia Archives, District of Columbia Records Center, and Library of Governmental Information.  Incumbent is responsible for conserving, protecting, maintaining and making available to the public in the most appropriate ways, the historical documents of Washington, D.C., the official public records of the District of Columbia government, and the publications, reports, and findings of District government agencies.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as (1) Historian of the District of Columbia, and as the representative in the official records of the District government; and, (2) liaison between the District government, the National Archives, and the National Historical Publication Records Commission in representing the historical records interest of the District government. Provides the full range of supervisory responsibility, as required to manage and direct the work efforts of subordinate staff and activities of assigned operations.   Supervises and assigns duties and responsibilities; formulates overall plans for resources; approves and disapproves leaves requests; recommends selection, promotion, incentive recognition and corrective or adverse action; establishes work standards; and identifies developmental and training needs.   Develops quantitative and qualitative measures for evaluating the performance of staff and the performance of the office.  Collaborates with stakeholders on the development of new business strategies by engaging communities of interest, and respects fiscal and resource realities.  Develops and implements rules, regulations, plans, policies, procedures and standards for surveying, appraising and scheduling records of the District government; accessioning, storing, retrieving, and servicing records from repositories that hold District government records.  Prepares and designs seminars, programs and training information for District government agencies in the principles, practices and techniques of information and records management.  Prepares and submits grant proposals to the appropriate authorities to process and preserve the historical and permanently valuable records of the District government.   Reviews and makes recommendations to the national Historical Publications Commission proposals to fund historical records projects.  Collaborates as the Business Lead for Enterprise Content Management with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) in its role as the Technology Lead for Enterprise Content Management.  Implements and oversees the systems and processes required for the management of digital media through its business, legal and historical lifecycle.  Develops collaborative networking partnerships with the District agencies and employees, as the shift of the responsibility for managing the lifecycle of business, legal and historically valuable records moves to business users.    SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated ability to promote/understand individual/collective role in creating an inclusive environment.   Ability to cultivate community and empower people.  Strong interpersonal skills required.   Ability to build relationships with diverse range of people.   From an archival perspective, strong awareness and appreciation of the history, challenges, and strengths of the District and its diverse communities.  Develops and maintains close personal contact with internal staff as well as external agencies and stakeholders.  Collaborates with internal government stakeholders (agency leaders, records staff and employees) and external stakeholders in the records and archiving communities.   Contacts include securing funding mechanisms and business resources, developing strategy and business models, articulating and deploying policy, procedures, and technical guidance, and performing liaison work with communities of interest.  Performs other related duties as assigned.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Preferred Certified Records Manager or direct process to obtain certification within two years of hire. Master’s degree in archival and /or records administration, or equivalent education. Mastery of records management, archival management, and enterprise content management (ECM).   Mastery of accepted national standards, regulations and rules that govern public sector records management and archival management.   Skill in both paper and electronic content/records management and archiving.   Mastery of and skill in problem solving, negotiation strategies and project management to conduct in-depth research and analysis, and mastery of management principles, procedures and techniques of analysis and evaluation.  Experience with customer service theory and practice and business effectiveness practices.   Ability to implement customer service-oriented principles, measures and improvement strategies.  Demonstrated skills and experience in providing leadership in a managerial/supervisory capacity and in providing leadership in a team-based environment; and the ability to set appropriate work standards and to hold people accountable for their performance.  Superior oral and writing communication skills to prepare reports and presentations, proposals, etc., advise on issues; to articulate instructions and directives; and to communicate information and decisions with all interested parties.  Communicates at all levels from District and Federal executives to staff, customers and stakeholders.    All qualified applicants, please apply to secretary@dc.gov   Wed, 05 May 2021 13:40:33 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14775601/reference-outreach-and-education-archivist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14775601/reference-outreach-and-education-archivist Salem, Oregon, WHAT YOU WILL DO: This position engages with both the public and government employees to provide access to the historically significant records within the collection of the Oregon State Archives. This position promotes the collection through collaboration with other organizations, education, and outreach. This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:   Providing outstanding service and guidance to researchers by phone, email, or in person by determining the scope of inquiry and identifying resources available at the Oregon State Archives, Oregon state agencies, or other repositories.  Educating researchers on OSA’s policies regarding access and the availability of records, including use of finding aids, bibliographic resources, and the agency’s electronic records access system (ORMS).  Providing instruction on the use of equipment for purposes of access, reproduction, and migration.  Participating in the assessment and evaluation of policies and procedures relating to the reference program and education and outreach initiatives.  Maintaining an awareness and understanding of best practices and current trends relating to reference programs and outreach initiatives and contributing to the development of new and innovative approaches for effective outreach and public services.  Assisting in the creation of web resources and social media postings to highlight and promote OSA’s resources and historic materials.  Participating in exhibit planning by suggesting ideas for topics that draw from or highlight OSA’s holdings and conducting research in support of the exhibit.  Assisting with the research and compilation of the Oregon Blue Book.  Contributing to the success of OSA’s intern and volunteer program by collaborating with colleagues to design opportunities and oversee interns and volunteers.  Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all users of the archives as well as for colleagues.   Serving as a representative of the OSA on national/statewide working groups, committees, and task forces.  TO QUALIFY: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.    Your application must demonstrate that you have experience and/or education in the following:  Possess a Certified Archivist (CA) Certification OR   Bachelor’s degree or higher that includes 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of courses in archival science, history, political science, ? government, library science, American civilization, economics, public administration, or records administration  AND   Two years of *professional experience    *Professional experience must have been in archival sciences, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.    As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience: Providing reference services to internal and/or external users.  Working with interns and/or volunteers, including designing and overseeing projects or programs.  Outreach initiatives on behalf of an archival program, or component of an archival program, including any experience using social media or web-based platforms.  Evaluation and assessment of an archival program or component of an archival program.  Preference may be awarded to candidates with a Master’s degree in archival science, history, political science, government, library science, American civilization, economics, public administration, or records administration.  The agency may request copies of your transcripts if not submitted with your original application. Transcripts must clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.  For additional information you may contact us at Sarah.Manring@oregon.gov. $4341 - $6662/MONTH NON-PERS*; $4601 - $7062/MONTH WITH PERS; * The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6%. Wed, 05 May 2021 11:57:16 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14770609/non-profit-digital-archivist https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14770609/non-profit-digital-archivist Chicago, Illinois, Residency  in the City of  Chicago is required for this position.  The HistoryMakers, a 501 ( c) (3) and the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive(www.thehistorymakers.org), seeks to hire a Non Profit Digital Archivist who will be responsible for the planning and implementation of preservation, cataloguing and records management systems for The HistoryMakers videotaped oral history collection. The Non Profit Digital Archivist will: Process, arrange and catalog the current collection of videotaped and born digital oral history interviews(each interview averages 3-6 hours in length. Adhere to the policies and procedures for managing born-digital materials for ingest, storage, preservation, organization, description, and access. Helps to ensure the accessibility of the collections digital resources including The HistoryMakers Digital Archive and other special collections by determining the appropriate intellectual organization and digital storage structure, analyzing the intellectual content of the source material, and conducting historical research for the preparation of metadata descriptions. Design and manage digital collections by establishing the metadata schema, controlled vocabularies, and exercising quality control of the software, equipment and metadata records. Preserve the intellectual and artifactual value of physical archival material by determining the need for performing conservation procedures such as, document cleaning, repair, deacidification, and humidification. Provide access to archival collections by compiling finding aids, creating collection-level records or metadata descriptions, creating finding aids or controlled vocabularies to assist online researchers, and maintaining a database on collections and storage space allocation. Provide reference services for The HistoryMakers archival collections. Assist in fundraising activities in doing research, writing and seeking external grant funding for processing projects, records surveys, online interpretive exhibits, and publications. Promote knowledge and use of The HistoryMakers Digital Archive by making presentations, talks, and/or interviews to the media, library groups, historical societies, and elementary through college classes. Performing all other duties as assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in African American or American history, library science with a concentration in archival management, or other related field. The candidate must have 3-7 years prior experience working in a non profit archive or library with video/AV material resources. Qualifications The candidate will have: Significant experience with records management systems for organizational records. Knowledge of standards in moving-image cataloging and the creation of finding aids including knowledge of EAD and EAC-CFP. Experience with videotape formats, in particular Beta cam SP; and migrating collections using an encoding system like Samma Solo. Strong project planning and time management skills; Familiarity with computer databases (i.e. Microsoft Excel, FileMaker, Oxygen, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in close cooperation with The HistoryMakers Founder & President and our Consulting Archivist. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The HistoryMakers also offers a competitive benefits package that includes 403(b), PTO, health, vision and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and school loan repayment assistance.   The HistoryMakers The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive( www.thehistorymakers.org ), is a one-of-a-kind collection, housed permanently at the Library of Congress. Its website (www.thehistorymakers.org), accessed by millions worldwide, is sited in Wikipedia and used as a “go to” reference tool. Its digital archive has been licensed by colleges, universities, K-12 schools and public libraries for use by faculty, students and patrons and is growing in popularity in the wake of COVID19 and the focus on online learning. Within the next few years, The HistoryMakers will become the digital repository for the Black experience: providing much needed content, role models, success pathways and frameworks for a 21 st century citizenry that has become increasingly less tolerant, divisive and economically and educationally disparate.  Tue, 04 May 2021 15:19:19 -0400