Society of Southwest Archivists

Job Announcement

  • 13 Jan 2018 5:19 PM
    Message # 5681681
    Anonymous

    Job Title:  Archival Associate (Library Associate)

                                   

    Location:  New Orleans, LA, US

                                   

    Organization Name:  Howard Tilton Library        

                                   

    Posting Summary                             

                                   

    This position serves as Archival Associate to the Curator of Special Collections at the Latin American Library. The Archival Associate will be focused on a grant-funded initiative to digitally preserve and support public access and outreach to an audio collection in the Latin American Library, and will work on a variety of tasks related to this project while maintaining the collection in good order.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

    • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and minimum near native command of Spanish
    • Creativity and forethought in problem solving project issues
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple project assignments within specific deadlines
    • Excellent writing and organizational skills
    • Ability to function fully and competently at technology competency Level I outlined in HTML Core
    • Technology Competencies for Employees (see http://library.tulane.edu/sites/library.tulane.edu/files/documents/HTML_Staff_Technology_Competencies.pdf)

                                    

    Minimum Education                       

                                   

    Bachelor’s degree

    OR

    High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience

                                   

    Preferred Qualifications                                

                                   

    • Experience generating metadata for archival projects;
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suite, specifically Excel software or comparable spreadsheet software

                                   

    How To Apply                    

                                   

    Click "Apply Now" to apply for this job.

    This position will close on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

    Tulane is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.


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