What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archives Assistant position at Dominican University?
POSITION: Archives Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: 10 - 20
HOURLY RATE: $ 15.25
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): January - August
JOB COMPONENTS / PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with day-to-day Archives-related duties as needed
- Assist with digital image gallery
- Assist with reference requests
- Assist with receipt of collections
- Perform minimal processing duties
- Must abide by Archives’ rules regarding treatment of fragile materials
- Must maintain data confidentiality as per FERPA regulation and general Archival standards
BASIC COMPETENCIES: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities)
- Required: Computer literate (PC & MAC)
- Preferred: Completed GSLIS 701, 703 and 704
- Preferred: Familiar with HTML / CSS / XML
- Preferred: Familiar with / interested in basic Archival practices
- Ideal: Awareness of EAD / DACS / MARC / DC
Salary : $15
