Northwest Archivists

Representative Duties:

• Preserve collections such as artifacts, artwork, records, photographs, or other materials using professional preservation methods.
• Organize, identify, catalog, describe, and classify collections to allow easy access to information.
• Research, locate, negotiate, and acquire new materials for permanent collections, exchange, or loan.
• Authenticate and appraise collections for historical significance.
• Create, administer, and maintain cataloging, and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information technology.
• Implement policies and procedures for public access to and use of collections.
• Provide reference services, workshops, instructional educational sessions, and assistance for users needing access to collections.
• Research and record the origins and historical significance of collections.
• May create digital reproductions of collections for preservation and/or access.
• May plan and organize the exhibition of collections, including selecting exhibition themes and designs, developing, or installing exhibit materials.
• Provides consultation to other institutions about conservation and preservation of archival materials.
• Determines priority for archival collection processing based on agency standards, historical significance, and professional standards.
• Establish and administer policies and procedures for public access and use of archival materials, considering their effect on the historical objects.
• Address escalated reference inquires and complaints.

Knowledge of:

• Modern archival theory, standards, practices and their implementation
• Digitization theories, practices and standards
• Preservation theories, practices and standards
• Digital preservation software
• Electronic information management systems (Preservica, ArchivesSpace, SirsiDynix Enterprise and Workflows)
• Archival description and cataloging standards such as DACS, EAD and MARC
• Current conservation practices
• Management principles and practices
• Montana and/or western United States history

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate both simple and complex ideas, orally and in writing
• Research
• Successfully work with a variety of people

Education:

• Master’s degree in history, museum studies, library science, archival studies or related field.

Experience:

• Two years of supervisory experience
• Five years of job-related work experience
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
• May travel extensively to evaluate potential archival documents, provide education assistance, and conduct research.
• May require lifting bulky, heavy record containers, up to 35 pounds.
• May require frequent contact with the public.

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