Job Opening Title:
Archivist I
Name of Employer:
California Secretary of State (California State Archives)
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Sacramento, CA
Application Deadline:
10/31/2023
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s (or equivalent)
Years of experience required:
2 (master’s degree in history or library science may be substituted for experience)
Salary Range:
$5,089.00 – $6,369.00
Job Opening URL:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=3SS02
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
This posting is for the exam, which is the first step in being hired as an archivist for the State of California. After successfully passing the examination with the requisite score, candidates are put on an eligible list for one year. Only candidates on the eligible list may apply for upcoming Archivist I job openings. The link provided above is from the CalHR website. Here is an additional link from the Secretary of State website: https://admin.cdn.sos.ca.gov/bulletins/archivist-i-bulletin-2023.pdf
Typical Archivist I responsibilities:
Accessioning and processing historical records and artifacts, including appraising documents for historical significance.
Providing reference services and answering research inquiries from patrons.
Compiling finding aids and guides to archival material.
Creating metadata for born-digital and digitized records.
Copying and digitizing records as needed.
Conducting tours.
Writing reports and compiling assignment statistics.
Keeping abreast of current archival practices by reading professional literature and attending workshops and conferences.
Other duties as assigned.
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