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Needham, MA

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How much do library archivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for library archivist in Massachusetts is $79,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $91,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a library archivist?

Library archivists are professionals responsible for preserving, organizing, and providing access to historical documents, rare books, photographs, and other valuable records within a library setting. They assess, catalog, and maintain collections to ensure that important materials are preserved for future generations. Archivists also help researchers and the public locate and interpret archival resources, often using specialized knowledge of preservation techniques and digital archiving. Their work is essential for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of a library's unique and historical collections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a library archivist?

To thrive as a Library Archivist, you need expertise in archival science, information management, and preservation, usually supported by a master's degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with archival management software, digital preservation systems, and cataloging standards like MARC or EAD is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong communication abilities help you manage collections and collaborate with researchers or colleagues. These skills ensure the accurate preservation, organization, and accessibility of valuable historical records for future generations.

What are some common challenges a library archivist faces when organizing and preserving collections?

Library Archivists often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of materials with limited resources, dealing with deteriorating or fragile items, and ensuring that collections are both preserved for the future and accessible to present-day researchers. Balancing the need for digital access with the preservation of original formats is also a frequent concern. Collaborating with librarians, IT specialists, and researchers helps archivists prioritize preservation efforts and improve access to valuable materials.

What is the difference between Library Archivist vs Library Technician?

AspectLibrary ArchivistLibrary Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Library Science or Archival StudiesAssociate's degree or relevant certification
Work EnvironmentArchives, special collections, museumsPublic and academic libraries, assisting patrons
Job FocusPreserving, organizing, and managing archival collectionsAssisting with cataloging, shelving, and customer service

The main difference is that Library Archivists focus on preserving and managing archival collections, often requiring advanced degrees, while Library Technicians support daily library operations and assist patrons, typically with less formal education.

How to become a library archivist?

To become a library archivist, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in history, library science, or a related field, with many positions requiring a master's degree in library and information science or archival studies. Gaining experience through internships or volunteer work, developing skills in cataloging, preservation, and digital archiving, and obtaining professional certifications can improve job prospects.

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Infographic showing various Library Archivist job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,486 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

Digital Archiving Success Manager

Preservica

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Are you technical archivist? Ready to spread your wings and expand your Archival systems knowledge whilst helping others? Are you ready to join the worlds leading Active Digital Preservation company?

We are Preservica and right now, with our customers, our mission is to protect the world's cultural, economic and political memory. This means safeguarding hundreds of millions of unique digital artefacts for future generations. From holocaust video testimonials to vital government and business records. 

We are always striving to make our customers more successful and to support this quest we are looking for a technically minded digital archivist or digital preservation professional to join our growing team. Someone who can help our customers get the very best from our digital preservation software and ensure their digital archiving program is an amazing success

The Role 

You will be the face of Preservica working closely with customers to support the overall success of their digital preservation program by providing guidance and hands-on support for structuring data and metadata, uploading and ingesting large volumes of digitized and born digital content, configuring roles and security, integrating and mapping to catalogs and other systems, handling different content packages, and liaising with the customer's IT team to gain support configuration where required. You will also be the success champion for the customer.

Ideally with a background in digital archival science and a technical aptitude, you will have established real-life best practice workflows, ingest routines and data/metadata mapping, using custom scripts and APIs to support digital archiving and preservation technology and software. Equally you will have sound project management, a can-do attitude and be customer centric.

Ideally you should be based in the Eastern Time zone and a bonus if you are in or near to Boston so that you can come to the Boston office as needed.

Responsibilities: 

  • Leverage archiving best practices and process frameworks, to drive continual process improvement. 
  • Create scripts to support customer specific use cases.
  • Utilize APIs.
  • Stay abreast of trends in digital archiving, data management, technologies, sourcing, policies, procedures, and other external changes that could have an impact on client operations.
  • Achieve high levels of Client satisfaction in the utilization of our SaaS products.
  • Act as escalation point for all requests and incidents and communicate appropriately to customers and internally

What We Look For: 

  • Previous hands-on experience with digital archiving solutions or record management systems.
  • Proficiency in any scripting languages for example Python, Bash or similar.
  • General understanding of REST, API's, SDK's etc.
  • Familiarity with MODS, METS, PREMIS and other metadata standards relevant to digital preservation and libraries.
  • Experience with XML.
  • DAS certification (or equivalent) preferred but not mandatory.

The personal qualities required for this role are: 

  • Strong customer service approach mind-set
  • Ability to manage change effectively and takes responsibility for the performance and results of people or process
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to develop good relationship with stakeholders

What We Offer: 

As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer tangible career development opportunities and dedicated training time to support professional growth.  

Preservica are an equal opportunities employer.

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