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Project Archivist
Company:
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Industry:
Non-profit
Job title:
Project Archivist
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
Reporting to the Hagel and Technical Services Archivist, the Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of the 115 c.f. archival collection of the Great Plains Black History Museum (GPBHM) following archival standards and best practices in UNO Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections. The Project Archivist will also participate in promoting the collection through public programs, social media posts, and other outreach activities with GPBHM and UNO Libraries colleagues. The “Access to the Archives of the Great Plains Black History Museum” (2024-2026) is a project with a grant-funded, time specific position.
The current projection of completion is two years.
Using established archival standards and best practices, arranges and describes archival collections including paper, photographs, and other formats under the direction of an experienced archivist. Performs basic preservation work, such as rehousing material into archival enclosures, flattening documents, and identifying material and formats in need of advanced treatment or duplication.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
Knowledge of the arrangement and description of archival collections in an archives, library, or museum setting.
Knowledge of Black history.
Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software including working knowledge of standard computer office applications, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong attention to detail to be able to consistently apply rules and standards for archival arrangement and description.
Will consider an equivalent combination or education and experience.
Positions available:
1
Posted on:
September 11, 2024