Job Posting: Archives Assistant for ArchivesSpace

Deadline: 11-25-2024

Hiring Agency: History Nebraska - Agency 54; Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $17.313

Application Link: Archives-Assistant-for-ArchivesSpace

Job Description:

Job duties

·        Assess HTML, PDF, and word document legacy finding aids for migration.

·        Identify descriptive elements within legacy finding aids and map them to DACS-compliant descriptive elements within ArchivesSpace records.

·        Create and edit ArchivesSpace records to emulate hierarchies identified within legacy finding aids.

·        Apply appropriate subject headings and other access points to ArchivesSpace findings aids.

·        Conduct quality control of finding aids migrated into ArchivesSpace.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in library science, archives administration, history, public administration, museum studies or related field, and two years of experience in cataloging, processing or otherwise working with library/archives materials.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Master of Library Science program with Archival Studies specialization or equivalent professional archives certification, coursework, and experience.

­Regular in-office attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ·        Basic understanding of archival theories and standards (DACS, EAD, etc.)
• ·        Excellent computer skills (working knowledge of html, windows, adobe, etc.)
• ·        Strong project management skills
• ·        Must be self-directed and work independently Excellent communication skills

The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an organized, engaged, self-starter to serve as the agency’s Archives Assistant for ArchivesSpace. The Nebraska State Historical Society is currently migrating our archival collection records from PastPerfect into ArchivesSpace. This position is a two year grant funded position, to support the migration of analog finding aids into ArchivesSpace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.