Auto req ID 33223BR
Business Title Special Collections Archivist
School/Unit Harvard Law School
Location USA – MA – Cambridge
Job Function Library
Time Status Full-time
Schedule Monday through Friday, 9 to 5
Department 103486 : HLS^LIB^Historical Collections
Salary Grade 053
Union 55 – Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Duties & Responsibilities
Physically process and arrange the material according to archival best practices; create an online finding aid using EAD/XML; consult regularly with the curator, and participate in any outreach activities related to the collection.
Basic Qualifications
• Previous library or related work experience required.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required.
Additional Qualifications
• Master’s degree in library science/information science with a concentration in archives, or a master’s in archival studies required.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Sensitivity to privacy issues and to the proper care and handling of archival materials
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Familiarity with standards for manuscript and archival description such as DACS and EAD
• Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit or other collection management systems, preferred
Additional Information
This is a term appointment currently expected to extend through June 30, 2015, subject to funding and departmental need.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
Pre-Employment Screening Education
Identity
Appointment End Date 30-Jun-2015
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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