Job Opening Title:
Archivist
Name of Employer:
McLean County Museum of History
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Bloomington, Illinois
Application Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Degree and/or significant experience in archival or museum work, MLIS or similar degree in archival studies, public history, history, or museum studies preferred
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
$44,000-$52,000
Job Opening URL:
https://mchistory.org/careers
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Representative List of Job Duties
Support the mission of the McLean County Museum of History by processing and making available the archival collections of the Museum according to current national archiving standards;
Evaluate and implement an archival processing plan that prioritizes backlogs, archival digitization needs, and records maintenance, including overseeing a grant funded project to digitize the Pantagraph Negatives Collection;
In collaboration with Museum staff and external IT support, this role will develop, implement, and provide ongoing oversite of a digital preservation policy;
Assist the librarian in acquiring new archival collections to expand and improve current inventories, including digital access, to ensure equitable representation of community diversity;
Assist the librarian in managing the daily operation of the library/archives by responding to research inquiries, training and supervising volunteers and interns, and orienting Museum visitors to the space;
Support Museum staff in developing public history programming that utilizes archival resources, including training and support on digital assets and content management
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate interns from regional higher education institutions;
Collaborate with professional and community groups related to the preservation, education, and dissemination of McLean County history;
Research and write articles for the Museum in blogposts, the local newspaper, and Museum publications;
In partnership with Development and the Executive Director, seek out and apply for grants that will support the development of archival resources and digital access;
Work some evenings and Saturdays (rotating schedule), and occasional coverage in the Visitors Center.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree and/or significant experience in archival or museum work, MLIS or similar degree in archival studies, public history, history, or museum studies preferred
Knowledge of current issues and trends regarding digital archives, digitization, and digital scholarship
Experience building and managing digital archives, including developing workflows for processing born-digital materials
Demonstrated experience applying archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD, DACS, and LCSH
Ability to stay current with privacy, confidentiality, copyright, and use policies associated with archival content
Strong computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with museum collections management databases and software
Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts, principles, and methodologies, local research tools, and finding aids
Knowledge of workflows for preservation and digitization
Demonstrated ability and interest in engaging with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives
Strong communication skills to engage with both internal staff and external community members
Please email a letter of interest, a resume or CV, and contact information for three references. Letters should be directed to Julie Emig, Executive Director. The email address is director@mchistory.org. The deadline to apply is March 7, 2025.
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