What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessioning Archivist (Archivist Assistant) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Processes and provides intellectual access to the archival and manuscript collections, with a focus on accessioning newly-acquired and backlog collections.
- Prepares and encodes finding aids and other descriptive access tools; provides research and reference assistance; participates in outreach activities; prepares materials for preservation and digitization.
- Takes on special projects.
- May manage temporary or hourly employees.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
This position requires the ability to move a record carton full of files weighing 30 pounds or more. Possibility of encountering mold or other allergens during routine work tasks.
Work Location
Lilly Library, Wells Library, and Auxiliary Library Facility (ALF)
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
17.07 - $18.03 per hour
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
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Job Classification
Career Level : Intermediate
FLSA : Nonexempt
Job Function : Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family : Library Services
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Salary : $17 - $18