Photograph Archivist - Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Salary: $3400 - $3700 monthly

Position closes December 6, 2021

GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) archival work. Work involves examining state government records and collections of photographic material; recommending disposal and destruction of records with no archival value; analyzing and arranging archives and preparing finding aids to facilitate access to information; identifying candidates for conservation treatment; assisting researchers, primarily with requests for photographic material; managing permissions for use; consulting with state agencies and private donors for transfers of photographic material; digitizing archival material and preparing metadata; and serving on the agency’s Exhibit Committee. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
Organizes and processes photographic and other archival materials in various formats
Prepares indexes, inventories, EAD/DACS-compliant finding aids, and catalog records
Researches, reviews, and appraises records and photographic materials for archival value; see comment below.
Facilitates transfers of records from state agencies and donations from individuals.
Provides reference, research and technical assistance to State Archives customers in person, by phone, or mail; Performs collection preservation, holdings maintenance, and relocation as required;
Digitizes archival records and creates metadata for digital surrogates
Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct
Attends work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies

NON-ESSENTIAL TASKS
Assists in developing and conducting workshops, webinars, or similar presentations on basic archival topics; Assists with division outreach and exhibits
Assists in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications
May train other archivists on routine job functions
May serve on internal committees
Performs other duties as assigned

Find more information an apply at https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs/photoarch