Society of Southwest Archivists

Archivist I | Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Austin, TX)

  • 02 Oct 2019 12:03 PM
    Message # 7914553
    Kristy Sorensen (Administrator)

    Division:

     

    Archives and Information Services

    Position Title:

     

    Archivist

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    Work Location:

     

    1201 Brazos - Austin, TX 78701

    Working Hours:

     

    Full Time - 40 hours a week - M-F

    Salary Group:

     

    B-14

    Classification No.

     

    7405 - Archivist I

    Job Posting No.

     

    00007120

    Monthly Salary:

     

    $3,250 - $3,500/Month

    Date Job Available:

     

    October 15, 2019


    Full job posting and application information: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/jobs/arcant.html


    TSLAC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services, programs, or activities. For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the TSLAC Human Resources office by calling 512-463-5474.

    Applications submitted to TSLAC may be subject to public disclosure, upon request, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.


    Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields no applicable MOS for Library Assistant or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-6564 with questions or foradditional information. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Inform...


    SUMMARY
    Performs routine (journey-level) archival work for the Texas State Library Commission in the Archives and Information Science department. Arranges and describes government records, manuscripts or photographs; accessions and appraises archival materials, and prepares indexes and other finding aids to facilitate access to records. Assists patrons and staff conducting research and making specific records, documents, and information available or locating other reference materials. Works under moderate supervision with limited  latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


    ESSENTIAL TASKS

    • Arranges and describes predominately government records series and occasionally manuscripts and photograph collections
    • Prepares finding aids using archival standards of EAD and DACS
    • Conducts initial reviews and appraises government records and manuscript collections
    • Transfer archival records from agencies and prepares accession records
    • Provides reference and research services to archives users in person, by phone or mail
    • Prepares and presents reports formally or informally, in person or in writing
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Attends work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies
    • Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct

    NON_ESSENTIAL TASKS

    • Assist with the relocation of collections
    • May serve on internal committees

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a major in History, Government, Library Science or related discipline, with at least 3 semester hours completed in archival administration
    • Six months of full-time work or classroom experience in the arrangement and description of archives and manuscripts
    • Experience using word processing applications
    • Ability to collect, organize, research, and interpret information from various sources and to compose descriptive narratives that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct
    • Ability to work semi-independently and to exercise professional judgment

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Work experience or classroom work using DACS (Described Archival Content), EAD (Encoded Archival Description), XML and MARC (Manuscript and Archival Records Cataloging)
    • Experience processing state government records and producing finding aids
    • Work experience or classroom work in indexing
    • Work experience conducting research or assisting others in an archives setting
    • Experience processing electronic records
    • Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act
    • Experience with database or archival content management systems
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MSWord, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
    • Certified archivist designation
    • Digital Archivist Specialist certification

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    • College transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) must be submitted with application;
    • Submission of a finding aid you independently developed – must be received at the time of the application.  
    • Criminal history check required upon contingent offer
    • Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing 40 pounds
    • Occasionally overtime work, including night, weekends, and holidays might be involved.

    SUPERVISION
    Reports to Assistant Director for State Archives, with daily oversight by the Team Lead, Archives and Information Services Division. Has no supervisory responsibilities.

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