Project Archivist, Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, New York, NY
Posted October 4, 2020
Description:
Primary assignment would be to process recently acquired collections, creation of detailed inventories, transfer of materials to archival boxes, and implementation of preservation protocols. Work assignments may vary depending upon library and archival project needs. Work under the supervision of the Library Manager, and may oversee the work of college assistants for specific projects.
This position is part-time, Mon-Friday, 19-20 hours work week. Salary Range: $18-23, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- The Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of personal papers and records of organizations in Centro Archives holdings.
- Implement “More Product, Less Process” collection processing.
- Appraisal and description of materials.
- Weeding and inventorying of collections.
- Writing, researching and editing finding aids, reports, Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and web content.
- Supervising and training college assistant and/or work-study student for this project.
- Working collaboratively with staff in a team environment on a variety of projects.
Qualifications:
- Master in Library and Information Science in progress or completed, with a specialization in archival management.
- Familiarity and/or training processing archival collections.
- Understanding of the principles of arrangement and description, and familiarity with archival standards, specifically DACS.
- Familiarity and/or training for recognize archival preservation issues and applying basic preservation techniques.
- Working knowledge of both English and Spanish languages preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access and also Encoded Archival Description (EAD) preferred.
How to Apply:
Forward cover letter, resume and contact information for 2 professional references via email to José deJesús, Associate Director for Operations, Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College, CUNY at [email protected]. The subject line of the email should
read: Project Archivist. Telephone queries: 212-772-5706.
About the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College:
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies is a research institute dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States, producing and disseminating relevant interdisciplinary research. Centro also collects preserves and provides access to library
and archival resources documenting Puerto Rican history and heritage. We seek to link scholarship to social action and policy debates, and to contribute to the betterment of our community and enrichment of Puerto Rican Studies. centropr.hunter.cuny.edu Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York.