The Processing Archivist will be responsible for surveying, arranging, rehousing, and describing archival materials, including supporting born-digital records. The Processing Archivist will also identify items in the collection of high value for digitization. This position will manage budget, create reports and provide feedback about the project, as well as participate in programming and outreach activities to promote it.
This position reports to the Archives Manager.
This is a grant funded position. The grant ends April, 2028 and employment is not guaranteed beyond that date.
The budgeted salary is $72,510.year.
Essential Responsibilities
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Project Management
Using the initial grant project and subsequent work as a guide, create a detailed processing plan and expected timeline, including milestones and expected outcomes
Manage related budgets, including for archival supplies and other expenses
Collaborate with Center for Brooklyn History staff on researching the institutional archive
Arrangement and Description
Survey, process, rehouse, arrange, and describe the institutional archival collections using ArchivesSpace, in line with current archival standards and practices
Conduct item-level cataloging as needed
Create processing plans and workflows for the material, including digitized and born-digital assets.
Identify items in the collection that are candidates for digitization and/or conservation
Edit the existing finding aid with appropriate levels of description.
Outreach
Lead and participate in programming and outreach initiatives about the project.
Create content for social media and blog posts about the institutional archives and the project.
Represent the Center for Brooklyn History and the project at regional and national professional events
Required Qualifications
Education and/or Certification
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a concentration in archives or equivalent qualifications
Skills & Abilities
2-3 years archival arrangement and description experience
Demonstrated consistent accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in the principles of archival arrangement and description for personal papers and organizational records
Processing experience with handwritten materials
Familiarity with the application of current standards for manuscript and archival description such as DACS
Familiarity with EAD, XML and other machine actionable metadata schema
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, with strong project management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to work reflectively, conscientiously, and inclusively with a team
Archival processing experience with collections varying in size and formats including manuscripts, records series, photographs, born digital material, audiovisual, and other materials.
Experience using collection management tools such as ArchivesSpace.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse community
Ability to work as both independently and collaboratively
Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential
We seek professionals dedicated to providing excellent customer service, developing fruitful partnerships in the community, and implementing programs aligned with our mission and vision. You will be immersed in a motivating and challenging environment where innovation is key to the organization. If you are looking to be a part of a stimulating workplace that is highly regarded by its culturally diverse community, BPL is the place to be.
Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
