Archivist II – African American Community Archivist, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Austin TX
Posted May 28, 2014
This position will be responsible for the collection, archiving, outreach, and reference services related to African American history in Austin and Travis Country.
- Identifies, acquires, organizes and processes archival collections and materials related to African American heritage in Travis County.
- Develops and implements public programs and events related to African American history in Travis County.
- Compiles finding aids, reference guides, articles, statistics and reports
- Provides archival reference and research services in person, over the phone and via email.
- Provides public liaison activities including lectures, media appearances and interviews related to African American history in Travis County.
Full-Time (40 hours a week) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; some evenings and at a minimum, one weekend per month required.
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration, plus two (2) years professional experience working in an archives, library, museum, or other cultural heritage institution
• Master’s degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master’s Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science