Part Time 50% Load with benefits
This is an on-going position at a 10-month assignment annually (September-June)

Overview

Provides oversight of the College Archives. Responsible for arranging and describing archives and manuscript material in all formats held by the Bank Street Library according to local and national best practices. Reports to the Director of Library Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges and describes archival materials in all formats. Develops processing plans for new materials and backlog
• Creates digital collections in the College’s institutional repository
• Writes and edits finding aids according to DACS (Describing Archives: a Content Standard) specifications
• Performs basic preservation measures when necessary
• Provides reference services to researchers and Bank Street staff
• Manages the accession of incoming donations
• Ability to lift and move heavy boxes

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains statistics on research queries and processing/cataloging work
• Creates and mounts exhibits
• Contributes content to the library research guides and archives web pages
• Represents the Library on College committees where appropriate
• Performs outreach activities to increase awareness of the archives
• Provides general library reference services when needed

Education and/or Experience

• MLS from an ALA accredited school
• Experience processing, arranging, describing and managing archival collections in various formats
• Familiarity with ArchivesSpace preferred
• Understanding of nationally accepted standards, tools, and best practices for archival processing and description including DACS and developing EAD (Encoded Archival Description) records

Additional Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of archival theory and practice
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong writing and editing skills

Submit specified application materials to kfreda@bankstreet.edu.