Assistant Archivist (PIDG/AR4)

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Archivist, the Assistant Archivist is responsible for managing the Manuscript Collections, which include assisting with the appraisal of materials, arranging and describing fonds, identifying materials for preservation/conservation treatment, and preparing manuscript records appropriately for access and outreach.

Key Outputs

• Accessioned collection
• Collections for digitization identified
• Descriptive and technical metadata applied
• Collections in need of treatment identified
• Collections assessed/appraised
• Collections arranged and described
• Collections maintained
• Finding web created
• Environmental conditions monitored
• User services supported
• Collection care managed
• Key documentation developed.
• Finding aids maintained
• Reports submitted

Qualification and Experience

• A Degree in Library and/or Information Science/Studies, Archives or Records Management
• Any other combination of training and experience that would yield the necessary skills need at this level

Special conditions associated with the job

• Exposure to dust and moldy environment
• Required to wear the necessary PPE provided
• Exposure to colder than normal temperature in stock areas.
• Required to lift, bend and walk to arrange library material/resources
• May be required to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends & Public Holidays

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted