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Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified Archivist for a long-term contract role. in Bowie, MD This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced archivist with a passion for organization, digitization, and archival practices to make an impact on a substantial project.  An ideal candidate will have a degree in museum studies or library science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct an item-level inventory of TBM assets.
• Assess duplicate or versioned materials and recommend selections for digitization.
• Label and prepare items for shipping to the digitization vendor.
• Oversee the return process, receiving items back from the vendor and returning them to internal storage.
• Conduct quality control and assurance on digital files according to established procedures.
• Create descriptive records in ArchivesSpace, including collection-level and item-level Resource Record descriptions.
• Develop Archival Objects and associated Digital Objects in ArchivesSpace, based on inventory data and digitized metadata.
• Resolve issues related to legacy digital files and descriptions.
• Ensure descriptions meet current archival standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a 4-year degree 
• Physical ability to lift and carry 30-pound boxes and to climb stairs as necessary.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently, and adept at problem-solving.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and      basic database functions.
• Familiarity with archival principles and practices.
• Understanding  or experience with audiovisual formats or production processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience  with ArchivesSpace or a similar archival management tool.
• Digitization experience

Full-time, Part-time
$ 23.0/hr

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