Processing Archivist, Living Computer Museum, Seattle, WA
Posted July 21, 2016
POSITION SUMMARY
The Living Computer Museum is looking for a temporary Processing Archivist who will work on cataloging and processing subsets of documents, software, and hardware at the Museum.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following a given processing plan:
- Organize and arrange textual and non-textual materials according to professional archival standards.
- Conduct basic preservation and housing activities for paper, software, and physical objects.
- Make original and copy catalog records into the MARC-based catalog (Polaris).
- Digitize and process items for online use.
- Provide reference services to museum staff.
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability
Required
- Working knowledge of archival theory and practices, and the ability to apply them to specialized collections.
- Ability to read, synthesize, and describe textual and visual information
- Ability to gather information, discern patterns, and organize materials with respect to their provenance and original order
- Familiarity with DACS, AACR2 and MARC21, and ability to use manuals to apply cataloging rules and to derive name and subject authorities
- Ability to work independently, prioritize time, exercise initiative and think through complex problems
- Professional communication skills and the ability to present information, define critical issues and articulate questions
- Professional work habits – detail-oriented, focused, and reliable
Preferred
- Familiarity with standard preservation methods for paper, hardware, and software materials, and ability to research best practices
- Experience using an integrated library system to catalog book and non-book materials
- Knowledge or interest in computers, technology, history, and/or museums
- Completed or working on MLIS degree
Required computer skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Facility learning software applications (Polaris ILS; Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
Education/experience/
- 1 year experience in a related field.
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- This position is slated to start in September 2016 and will last 9 months. The work schedule will be 40 hours per week, M-F, with some flexibility.
- The worksite is a museum and warehouse with shared office space.
- Some objects may be dusty and dirty, and will require careful cleaning.
Language Ability: Ability to read general operational manuals and instructional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to requests and questions from managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
Math Ability: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other skills: Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment; extreme professionalism and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks and work independently; strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills;
Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel fragile materials; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, climb, crouch, and sit. The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 40 pounds with assistance.
The vision requirements include: Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and close vision, be able to visually distinguish colors, patterns, and visual content, and to be able to otherwise perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that does not present danger to the employee or others with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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