Archives 400 Survey Archivist, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted January 8, 2025

Description

This is a 3-Year term position. 

Under the direction of the Head of Archival Projects and in preparation for the 400th anniversary of Harvard’s founding in 2036, the Archives 400 Survey Archivist will be responsible for gathering and interpreting basic descriptive data about all collections within Harvard’s archival repositories related to Harvard’s history. Given the length of Harvard’s existence and the breadth of its influence, the scope of the survey is vast, and a key component of the role will be to develop a rubric for rating materials and determining inclusion criteria. Data gathering will consist of both collating information from Harvard Library’s online systems such as HOLLIS and HOLLIS for Archival Discovery and visits to libraries and archival repositories, as needed, to examine collections that do not have adequate or any information in online library systems and to interview archivists, curators, and librarians about holdings. Data collection will focus on collection description, dates, extent, processing status, access and restrictions on access, and other areas. With the data collected, the Survey Archivist will coordinate with the Head of Archival Projects and the Archives 400 Steering Committee to analyze and forecast the processing and digitization needs of all in scope collections to meet the 2036 deadline. 

Annual Salary Range: $76,400 – $130,000

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Time Status: Full-time

How to Apply:

Although this position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Monday, January 27th.

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