Archives 400 Survey Archivist

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About the positionResponsibilities• Gather and interpret descriptive data about collections related to Harvard's history.• Develop a rubric for rating materials and determining inclusion criteria.• Collect data from Harvard Library's online systems and conduct visits to libraries and archival repositories.• Interview archivists, curators, and librarians about holdings.• Evaluate existing metadata for special collections in HOLLIS and other systems.• Coordinate with curators and archivists to assess descriptive and digitization needs.• Create and maintain documentation of survey assessment methodology.• Design a survey assessment database capturing existing metadata and processing estimates.• Generate reports suitable for distribution beyond the Technical Services for Archives and Special Collections unit.• Present survey status to the Archives 400 Steering Committee and other stakeholders.• Recommend high priority collections for processing by the Archives 400 Project Processing Archivist.• Participate in outreach activities such as guides, presentations, or tours.• Maintain currency with descriptive standards and practices for archival materials.Requirements• Master's degree in library/information science with a concentration in archival studies or equivalent required.• Minimum of three years of experience working in an archives or special collections setting.• In-depth understanding of library and archival information systems, including ArchivesSpace.• Experience with archival descriptive standards, including DACS.• Experience manipulating metadata in various formats with tools such as spreadsheets or databases.• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects to meet deadlines.Nice-to-haves• Experience working with highly sensitive information or confidential records.• Demonstrated experience working in large-scale archival digitization projects.• Proven strong and broad historical research and analytical skills.• Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and written.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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