Archival Specialist

LAC Federal is looking for an Archival Specialist to participate in a significant collection discoverability project at a well-known institution. The Archival Specialist will be responsible for creating finding aids that will help users discover and navigate the unprocessed materials within the collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with both analog and digital materials, analyze collection materials sufficiently to complete full level archival description.
• Analyze materials for main subject areas, creators, time periods and other factors.
• Make recommendations for reorganization and final disposition.
• Rehouse and prepare collection storage materials (e.g., boxes, envelopes, sleeves).
• Develop finding aids for unprocessed collection materials.
• Collaborate with other project staff to integrate finding aids into systems.
• Ensure that finding aids meet standards for quality and usability.
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