Job Announcement: Archival Assistant at the Arkansas State Archives
Job Title: Archival Assistant
Salary: $29,046 yr
Position Number: 22176269 & 22176295
Open: 8/23/19
Close: 9/6/19
Grade: GS04
Application Process: Complete the required State of Arkansas Employment Application found on the
www.arstatejobs.com<http://www.arstatejobs.com> website. Locate the job posting and click “apply for job”.
For more information contact:
Debbie Biggs
debbie.biggs@arkansas.gov<mailto:
debbie.biggs@arkansas.gov>, 501-324-9150 or
Jamie Harrison
jamie.harrison@arkansas.gov<mailto:
jamie.harrison@arkansas.gov>, 501-324-9150
Job Description
Functional Job Title: Archival Assistant
Class Summary: The Archival Assistant reports to the Archival Manager for Imaging and Preservation, and is responsible for providing technical assistance with microphotography operations. The position is governed by agency/institution policy and state and federal laws.
Scope of Work:
· Films, processes and duplicates microfilmed newspapers and records according to agency procedure and archival best practices.
· Prepares Arkansas newspapers for filming, which involves de-labeling, flattening and removing circulars.
· Prepares historical documents and state records for filming, which can involve creating an organizational schema for materials based on agency policy and archival best practices.
· Maintains and updates databases related to work.
· Communicates microphotography equipment issues to supervisor.
· Collaborates on digitization projects.
· Processes archival collections and creates finding aids.
· Provides technical and customer service support to other departments, staff, and the general public.
· Assists with the planning and execution of public programs, like workshops and seminars coordinated by the agency and in collaboration with other organizations.
· Promotes agency resources and services through speaking at agency sponsored events and other venues.
· Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Working Relationships: The Archival Assistant has regular contact with staff, volunteers, state agencies, and the general public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of national, state and local history.
· Knowledge of archival best practices for arrangement and description.
· Familiarity with film-based camera and film processing procedures.
· Knowledge of digitization best practices and procedures.
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Access, Excel and Power Point.
· Ability to research, write and edit historical papers and other printed materials.
· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
· Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects.
· Ability to perform accurate data entry.
· Customer-service oriented.
Required Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of years of specialized training and/or experience in library science, historical archival or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a library or archives setting is preferred.
Special Requirements:
· Occasional work outside normal office hours.
· Occasional travel for workshops or to pick up collections may be required.
· Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations.
· Valid Arkansas drivers license.
· A pre-employment criminal background check is required.
· Position is subject to drug screening.
·Location of Work:
Arkansas State Archives
One Capitol Mall, 2B-215
Little Rock, AR 72201
Benefits: This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and life insurance and retirement.