ARCHIVIST I, Rosenberg Library, (Galveston, TX)

Posted May 22, 2025

Job Description

Rosenberg Library, located on Galveston Island, Texas, seeks an engaged and customer-service oriented Archivist to work in the library’s Galveston and Texas History Center (GTHC), which consists of archives, rare books, and a museum. The GTHC, one of the main repositories for Texana in the United States, collects materials about Galveston from its 1839 incorporation to the present, and documents Texas from the Spanish period through the Civil War. Our collection consists of more than 13,000 linear feet of written, visual, and oral materials.

The Archivist is responsible for assisting customers and researchers with reference questions; processing and cataloging manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials; digitizing and cataloging items; and assisting the Special Collections Manager with public programs, exhibits, and outreach. Position reports to the Special Collections Manager.

Position Duties

• Provides archival reference for users needing archival materials and genealogists needing help with databases and archival materials.
• Explains research policies and procedures, demonstrates research methods, explains the use of reference materials/equipment and explains fees to customers.
• Provides technical support for the digitization process and digitizes while also creating metadata, and providing quality control and maintenance of the digital collections’ infrastructure.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new workflows and procedures for efficient digitization.
• Organizes, processes, describes, and preserves records according to archival standards and practices.
• Compiles and creates finding aids and reference guides according to current archival standards (EAD, DACS, etc.).
• Supports social media efforts, creates exhibits in person or online, and gives tours of the GTHC and the Museum.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in library/information science, or history or related subject with at least 15 semester hours completed in archival administration.
• Work experience can include intern, capstone, or volunteer experience equal to at least 6 months in the arrangement and description of archives and manuscripts.
• Experience digitizing materials and creating metadata.
• Familiarity with Adobe tools and Microsoft software.

Hours & Compensation

• Full time (40 hours/week) on site. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 6 pm.
• Rate: $20.19 – $27.60 hourly

How to Apply

The below documents are required with your application.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Graduate School Transcript. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

Review of applications will begin June 18, 2025. The position is open until it is filled. Please see here for more information and apply.