Project Archivist

Job Summary

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Library and Archives seeks a Project Archivist to establish baseline administrative, physical, and intellectual control over existing acquisitions as part of a retrospective accessioning project. This includes inventorying recently acquired archival materials and collections in the institutional backlog, as well as creating accession records following industry-standard accessioning guidelines. This position is limited to 19 hours per week and is non-benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

• Conducts collection surveys for existing acquisitions.
• Creates accession and resource records within the institution's collections management system.
• Performs basic preservation activities including rehousing and minimal physical processing as needed.
• Makes appraisal recommendations and identifies records series for possible deaccessioning.
• Contributes to the development of institutional accessioning strategies and procedures.
• Accessions new acquisitions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree with coursework in Archival Theory and Methodology or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• At least one year of previous hands-on experience working with archival collections (including part-time positions, internships, etc.), such as:
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with archival standards and best practices for appraisal, accessioning, and minimal processing.
  • Experience with archival collections management systems such as ArchivesSpace.
  • Knowledge of archival descriptive standards such as DACS, MARC, EAD and use of thesauri and controlled vocabularies.
  • Knowledge of basic preservation standards for archival collections.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read cursive handwriting.
• Knowledge of American natural history and/or the history of science.
• Strong organizational skills, project management skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and stand for periods of time and lift and move up to 40lbs frequently.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands 25lbs

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time casual position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.