What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archivist position at Bennett College?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the administrative direction of the Director of Library Services, Bennett College is seeking an energetic Archivist who will integrate archives processes with learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty on embedded classroom instruction. Primary focus of duties will be on assessing, arranging and describing with provenance archival collections and memorabilia for preservation and access. Perform other related duties required for the effective operation of the library.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Catalog (arrange, describe) and process archival materials according to standards of the Society of American Archivist.
- Produce finding aids using EAD (Encoded Archival Description).
- Manage digital production operations to include creating metadata using Dublin Core and scanning archival materials.
- Communicate regularly with IT staff to support and manage technical aspects of the digital collection in CONTENTdm.
- Assist in the preparation of project reports to both internal and external constituents.
- Assist in project communication and marketing activities to include writing copy for promotional materials.
- Create/maintain documentation of policies and procedures.
- Maintain and disseminate project schedules and other activities.
- Assist with students' research and historical preservation projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues in research and instruction to develop and conduct library instruction sessions especially in using special collections and archives materials.
- Data collection for archives and museum interaction with student learning outcomes.
- Assist with other technology and customer service as needed for effective operation of the library DocuSign Envelope ID: 8FFCD290-61F0-4D48-BE71-2016BD64CF4E
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of records management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of digital archival practices.
- Knowledge of the technologies and automation techniques specific to archival work.
- Skills in EAD, Dublin Core and other structure standards. relevant to the archival control of digital collections.
- Skills in use of desktop publishing applications, such as MS Excel, Publisher, Word, and other routinely used software
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or Master’s degree in history or related discipline.
