Project Archivist

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Posted Job Title

Project Archivist

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Head of Archives and Manuscripts Processing in the Special Collections Processing Center, the project archivist will, using existing metadata as a guide, the archivist will assign box and item numbers to the nearly ten thousand item collection, standardizing metadata, and enhancing album information when necessary and or possible. (https://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/notable/freedman/explore); but instead will serve as a concise tool for locating and providing physical access to the collection.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Review physical containers and verify that material is accurately described by existing metadata
• If necessary, correct, standardize, and/or enhance existing metadata upon review of physical material
• Assign a box and item number to each album or folder
• Create EAD finding aid using ArchivesSpace that will be available to researchers via Philadelphia Area Archives (https://findingaids.library.upenn.edu/)  10%
• Write at least one blog post highlighting the collection or an aspect of the collection.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets

• Experience with archival best practices

• Experience with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

• Knowledge of Hebrew and/or Yiddish (ideally both)

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred
• Experience working with music collections and a diverse set of music formats
• Evidence of high level of initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail

*Please note this position is a Non-Exempt Temporary Employee position

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

University Library

Pay Range

$7.25 - $16.72 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

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Special Requirements 
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