Job Opening Title:
Collections Management Archivist
Name of Employer:
Georgia Archives
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Morrow, Georgia
Application Deadline:
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s Degree
Years of experience required:
One or More
Salary Range:
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Job Summary
This is an entry-level professional position responsible for providing archival services (primarily collections management, but with a weekly shift on the reference desk) to a variety of patrons.
Responsibilities
Process archival records. – 80%
Process archival records.
Provide reference services to patrons. – 10%
Provide reference services to patrons in person and by telephone or email.
Support Archival and Public Services – 10%
Perform certifications of original documents.
Retrieve and shelves collections.
Create digital scans of materials.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
1. Knowledge of reference service principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of currently accepted archival practices.
3. Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
4. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.
6. Ability to operate a variety of software programs.
7. Ability to effectively multi-task.
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