Archivist | Texas State Library and Archives ; Austin, TX

Job Summary
Performs routine (journey-level) archival work. Work involves organizing, analyzing, and preserving records,
archives, and manuscripts; preparing basic inventories, indexes, guides, and aids to facilitate access to information;
and conducting research. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

• Organizes and processes government records and manuscripts in various formats including electronic
• Prepares indexes, inventories, EAD/DACS-compliant finding aids, and metadata, and provides information for catalog records, in accordance with accepted standards
• Researches, reviews, and appraises government records and manuscripts in all formats for archival value; recommends appropriate disposition; reviews records retention schedule appraisals
• Facilitates transfers of archival records from state agencies and donations of manuscripts from individuals; prepares accession records
• May review records for information excepted from disclosure by the Texas Public Information Act and assist with redaction of restricted records, which may include disturbing images or information
• Provides basic reference, research, and technical assistance to State Archives customers in person, by phone, or mail
• Performs basic collection preservation, holdings maintenance, and relocation as required; identifies and recommends candidates for conservation treatment
• Attends work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies
• Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct

Other Tasks

• Assists with division outreach efforts including exhibits, presentations, and social media posts
• May serve on internal committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in history, government, library science, or related discipline, with at least 3 semester hours completed in archival administration
• Work experience which can include intern, capstone, or volunteer experience equal to at least 6 months in the arrangement and description of archives and manuscripts
• Experience using word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using DACS, EAD, XML, and MARC
• Experience conducting research or assisting others in an archive setting
• Experience accessioning archival materials
• Experience processing and preparing finding aids for government records or manuscripts
• Experience appraising government records or manuscripts
• Experience processing electronic records
• Experience working with database or archival content management systems
• Coursework in Texas history and/or government
• Experience responding to requests under the Texas Public Information Act
• Digital Archives Specialist certificate

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of archival methodology, practices, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of archival principles, techniques, and standards in order to make critical judgments in the analysis and processing of materials in a variety of media, including appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and reference
• Knowledge of standard research practices
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software
• Ability to work semi-independently and to exercise professional judgment
• Ability to collect, organize, research, and interpret information from various sources and to compose descriptive narratives
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to write articles, reports, or annotations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and perform work independently

$3,830 - $4,039.40 /Month

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