Processing Archivist Librarian

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume.

POSTING DATE: April 26th, 2022

JOB TITLE: Processing Archivist, Grade 23

LOCATION: Collection Management, Headquarters

DATE AVAILABLE: July 1st, 2022

SALARY: $ $41,310 per year (Includes excellent benefits package) 

HOURS: 40 hours per week

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times as needed).

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-Accredited library school with concentration in Archives. Must complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process and describe a wide variety of archival materials, including photographs, architectural drawings and born digital 

• Perform preservation and conservation on existing and incoming collections

• Create and edit finding aids for archival collections in ArchivesSpace according to professional and local archival practices

• Perform scanning of archival materials in various formats according to established archival protocols and file naming schema

• Create item level metadata according to South Carolina Digital Library standards and prepare files for uploading into content management system

• Meet with potential donors and promote archival and digital collections through community outreach

• Perform related tasks as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-Accredited library school with concentration in Archives

• Thorough knowledge of professional archives management practices and standards

• Experience with preservation and conservation methods for paper, hardware and software, and ability to research best practices

• Experience using archival content management systems including ArchivesSpace and ContentDM 

• Knowledge of archival description standards including DACS, EAD and RDA, controlled vocabularies including LOC subject headings and Getty vocabularies, and metadata standards 

• Excellent attention to detail, ability to communicate in writing and orally and ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues

• Must be in possession of valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle independently

The Library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Applications are available at all checkout desks. Contact the Job Line at (864) 285-9190 for job opportunities.  Drug Testing is a part of the Library’s hiring process.  If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.