Archive Specialist

73962BR

Campus: Tempe

Archives Specialist

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senator John S. McCain Archivist, conducts collection management, arrangement and description of archival materials consistent with established standards, policies and procedures to ensure ongoing preservation. This includes the review, rehousing of, and/or description of both physical and digital records, including audiovisual media. 

Job Family

Library & Museum

Department Name

Distinctive Collections

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$36,000 - $45,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

10-December-2021

Essential Duties

Under the direction of the Senator John S. McCain Archivist: 

• Evaluates the physical condition of archival materials during processing
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Preservation Services unit regarding appropriate handling, housing and/or conservation treatments
• Participates in arrangement, preservation and archival processing of materials in various formats and media
• Re-houses materials into archival boxes and folders
• Creates preliminary inventories and creates descriptive text for finding aids and websites
• As directed by the supervising Archivist, arranges and describes materials using accepted archival principles and techniques
• Enters information into an online catalogue for location and title
• Packs and ensures safe transport of collections to designated locations
• Prepares items for delivery to remote storage
• Collects and compiles monthly statistical measures; prepares related operational and statistical reports for management
• Reviews materials for reformatting and engages in quality assurance and quality control activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related library experience, one (1) of which includes archive experience OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Masters degree in Library/Information Science 
• Experience handling or processing archival materials
• Knowledge of United States politics

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled library setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 pounds and pushing objects of varying weights up to 200 pounds; exposure to dust and other airborne materials; regularly required to access books and other physical items from shelves.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate to perform essential functions.
• Project collection contains highly sensitive material. The work requires the ability to demonstrate professionalism in respecting the confidentiality of the material and the collection.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements 

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Department Statement

A center of energy, imagination and innovation, the ASU Library is home to eight library facilities across four ASU campus locations – providing students and faculty access to millions of information resources, learning assets, world-class collections, outstanding study spaces, advanced data centers and a suite of makerspaces. Serving as a critical gateway to ASU’s research and knowledge enterprise, the ASU Library works to collaborate, educate and innovate across disciplines, communities and technologies, while leveraging key research, learning and engagement opportunities that are unique to ASU. A strong supporter of student success and a critical partner in realizing the New American University mission of access, excellence and impact, the ASU Library is a space of potentiality, out of which many futures can be built and of which none are excluded. More information about the library can be found at lib.asu.edu. 

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

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Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.