Archives 400 Project Processing Archivist
About the position Responsibilities • Process archival collections within the Archives 400 project scope at the Harvard University Archives and other Harvard archival repositories. • Arrange and describe archival records and personal archives for digitization, access, and use. • Create finding aids using ArchivesSpace and Encoded Archival Description. • Create MARC records and update existing finding aids to meet current descriptive standards. • Rehouse collections as needed and assess levels of processing. • Outline plans for executing work, set timelines, and meet with stakeholders to communicate project updates. • Forecast timing for collection processing to allow for timely conservation treatment and imaging. • Update project survey database to reflect status of collection processing and generate project reports as needed. • Supervise the Archives 400 Project Archival Assistant, determining projects and overseeing descriptive and rehousing tasks. Requirements • Master's degree in library/information science with archival concentration or equivalent. • One year processing experience in an archival setting, preferably with large or complex collections. • Demonstrated experience working with archival and library content and communication standards such as DACS, MARC, and EAD. • Experience with controlled vocabularies such as LCSH and AAT. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail. • Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive information or confidential records. • Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision; ability to work effectively and collegially in a complex and dynamic environment. Nice-to-haves • Experience determining processing levels and processing at differing levels of granularity. • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and antiracism. • Ability to plan, manage, and complete multiple, concurrent projects. Benefits • Commuter assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Employee assistance program • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan