Traveling Archivist, Connecticut State Library, Hartford, CT

Posted February 18, 2022

Description:

Based out of the Connecticut State Library, the Traveling Archivists are funded by grant
projects and report to the Director of Conservation ConneCTion. This is a part-time
contracted position, with travel within Connecticut. The Traveling Archivist Program
encourages best practices in the management, arrangement, description, preservation,
and access of archival collections held in cultural heritage organizations in the state.
The Traveling Archivist must possess a working knowledge of the operations of
collecting institutions and working knowledge of basic archival collections preservation
and principles.

Compensation: Traveling Archivists receive $250 for orientation, and $500/day for site
visits and remote work. Number of site visits to be determined, but unlikely to exceed
five. Benefits are not included and there is no travel compensation.

Key duties and responsibilities: Assist in promoting the Traveling Archivist Program
(TAP); arrange site visits; encourage and instruct staff and volunteers during site visits
in archival best practices, including appraisal, arrangement and description of archival
collections; development of EAD compliant finding aids and proof-reading them for
clarity, consistency and completeness; digitization standards and methodology; archive
storage and access; knowledge of collection databases such as Connecticut
Collections, Past Perfect, Archive Space and Collective Access; assist in the creation of
forms and hand-outs to assist institutions after the site visit to continue to perform the
work in which they received instruction from the Traveling Archivists; prepare a written
report for each site visit; conduct follow-ups via phone/email.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; strong knowledge of archival principles and
practices; experience with current descriptive standards such as EAD and DACS;
demonstrated project management skills; knowledge and familiarity of mid-size and
emerging cultural heritage institutions; excellent written and verbal communication skills;
experience in providing training in archival practices; in-state travel required; must have
a car; proficient computer skills required (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel); 4 years
professional experience.

How to apply:

Send cover letter noting training experience and resume to Kathy Craughwell-Varda,
Director, Conservation ConneCTion, [email protected] by April 1,
2022.