Society of Southwest Archivists

Archives Specialist A, B, or C (Collections Management) | Louisiana State Archives (Baton Rouge, LA)

  • 21 Apr 2026 8:38 AM
    Message # 13623090

    Job Description:

    • Responsible for employing established techniques, procedures, and policies for the appraisal and assessment of the historical value of records stored by or donated to the State Archives.
    • Responsible for the cataloging, accessioning, and inventorying of collections in the care of the State Archives.
    • Maintains stacks areas (storage) to ensure that inventory controls and documentation trails are up-to-date on the computer database. Documents retrievals and ensures retrieved data/collections are returned to the appropriate physical location.
    • Conducts agency visits and visits storage facilities or private homes to conduct initial analysis of records and manuscripts that are to be transferred or that may be donated to the State Archives. Schedules pickup of off-site records and manuscript collections.
    • Participates in the reproduction of holdings. This includes reviewing requests for reproduction, determining if reproduction of the holding would be appropriate and/or possible, and operating equipment needed to reformat existing paper based records and photographs to digital format.
    • Assists in the development of internal procedures and in developing subject guides and finding aids for public use of the collections.
    • Assists in conducting historical and governmental research for other state agencies upon request.
    • Identifies and provides suggested website and social media updates to designated content editors to keep informational content updated and current.
    • Conducts research for exhibit/outreach programs and professional publications as required.
    • May be required to lift up to 40 pounds."

    Location (City AND State) :

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    Application Deadline:

    5/4/2026

    Minimum Degree Requirement:

    Three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

    Years of experience required:

    Three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

    Workplace Model:

    In-Person

    Salary Range:

    $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

    For more information and to apply, please visit this link.



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