Archives 400 Project Processing Archivist

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About the positionResponsibilities• Process archival collections within the Archives 400 project scope at the Harvard University Archives and other Harvard archival repositories.• Arrange and describe archival records and personal archives for digitization, access, and use.• Create finding aids using ArchivesSpace and Encoded Archival Description.• Create MARC records and update existing finding aids to meet current descriptive standards.• Rehouse collections as needed and assess levels of processing.• Outline plans for executing work, set timelines, and meet with stakeholders to communicate project updates.• Forecast timing for collection processing to allow for timely conservation treatment and imaging.• Update project survey database to reflect status of collection processing and generate project reports as needed.• Supervise the Archives 400 Project Archival Assistant, determining projects and overseeing descriptive and rehousing tasks.Requirements• Master's degree in library/information science with archival concentration or equivalent.• One year processing experience in an archival setting, preferably with large or complex collections.• Demonstrated experience working with archival and library content and communication standards such as DACS, MARC, and EAD.• Experience with controlled vocabularies such as LCSH and AAT.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail.• Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive information or confidential records.• Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision; ability to work effectively and collegially in a complex and dynamic environment.Nice-to-haves• Experience determining processing levels and processing at differing levels of granularity.• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and antiracism.• Ability to plan, manage, and complete multiple, concurrent projects.Benefits• Commuter assistance• Paid parental leave• Disability insurance• Health insurance• Dental insurance• Tuition reimbursement• Paid time off• Employee assistance program• Vision insurance• Life insurance• Retirement plan

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