Archives 400 Survey Archivist
About the position Responsibilities • Gather and interpret descriptive data about collections related to Harvard's history. • Develop a rubric for rating materials and determining inclusion criteria. • Collect data from Harvard Library's online systems and conduct visits to libraries and archival repositories. • Interview archivists, curators, and librarians about holdings. • Evaluate existing metadata for special collections in HOLLIS and other systems. • Coordinate with curators and archivists to assess descriptive and digitization needs. • Create and maintain documentation of survey assessment methodology. • Design a survey assessment database capturing existing metadata and processing estimates. • Generate reports suitable for distribution beyond the Technical Services for Archives and Special Collections unit. • Present survey status to the Archives 400 Steering Committee and other stakeholders. • Recommend high priority collections for processing by the Archives 400 Project Processing Archivist. • Participate in outreach activities such as guides, presentations, or tours. • Maintain currency with descriptive standards and practices for archival materials. Requirements • Master's degree in library/information science with a concentration in archival studies or equivalent required. • Minimum of three years of experience working in an archives or special collections setting. • In-depth understanding of library and archival information systems, including ArchivesSpace. • Experience with archival descriptive standards, including DACS. • Experience manipulating metadata in various formats with tools such as spreadsheets or databases. • Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects to meet deadlines. Nice-to-haves • Experience working with highly sensitive information or confidential records. • Demonstrated experience working in large-scale archival digitization projects. • Proven strong and broad historical research and analytical skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and written. 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