Job Opening Title:
Collections Processing Archivist
Name of Employer:
Rose Library, Emory University
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline:
First consideration: November 14, 2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent education and experience
Years of experience required:
3 preferred, new professionals with some processing experience will be considered
Salary Range:
The starting salary for this position is $65,000. The final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will reflect the level of appointment—Assistant or Associate
Job Opening URL:
https://libraries.emory.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/collections-processing-archivist.pdf
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Collections Processing, the Collections Processing Archivist arranges and describes manuscript and Emory University Archives collections in all formats, analog and digital; accessions newly acquired collections and additions to existing collections; creates and maintains descriptive records including finding aids, MARC records, and copyright risk analysis reports. The Collection Processing Archivist provides reference services to researchers, which may include Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and members of the public, and may also provide outreach on behalf of the Rose Library by contributing to social media, programs, exhibitions, or library publications. The Collection Processing Archivist also works with Collection Development staff to pack and acquire new collections. Finally, the Collection Processing Archivist is expected to contribute to the library and professional community through committee service, conference presentations, and/or scholarship. This position may supervise graduate student assistants.
Flexible Workplace
This position offers some possibility for flexible work arrangements; however, the expectation is that the successful candidate will work primarily on-site.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Arranges and describes manuscript and Emory University Archives collection in all formats in accordance with library and archival standards and local guidelines.
Writes finding aids and MARC records for collection, describing the records, records creator, and context of creation and use of the records using Archives Space, Alma, and other relevant archival and bibliographic information systems.
Receives, verifies, records, rehouses, and creates accession records and preliminary descriptive tools for newly acquired archives and manuscript collections.
Participates in collection management and stacks management projects such as stacks shifting, preservation surveys, records surveys, and descriptive projects.
Provides research and reference assistance to Rose Library patrons, including 3-6 hours of weekly reference desk or reading room shifts a week, including occasional evening or weekend shifts.
Contributes to the library and professional community through committee service, conference presentations, and/or scholarship.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and relevant library experience.
Experience arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections in an internship, student worker, or professional capacity.
Knowledge of current national archival standards and best practices, including a working knowledge of DACS, MARC, EAD, and other archival descriptive standards.
Ability to work collaboratively both as part of and across various teams.
Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections in an academic library, public library, school library or other cultural heritage setting, or education institution.
Background in Southern history and culture, African American history and culture, or English Literature.
Experience arranging and describing born digital archival materials.
Join Our Information Session: Collections Processing Archivist
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM (ET)
Details: Learn more about the role, our collections, and what we’re looking for in the next archivist.
If you’re interested and available to join, please register here to receive the Zoom webinar link:
https://emory.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O1CcIO0LQAm9oyugCFGbfA
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at {https://apply.interfolio.com/175843}
Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:
1) A cover letter that includes a statement of interest, describing your qualifications and relevant experience, as well as your interest in this position and in contributing to the mission and values of Emory.
2) A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your educational background and relevant professional experience.
3) On a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.
Candidates applying by November 14, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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