The Houston Public Library

Archivist I
    
Salary - $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location - 500 McKinney St.
Job Type - Full Time
Department - Houston Public Library
Job Number - 30458
Closing - 2/14/2023 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN# 30458
Division: Customer Experience
Reporting Location: 550 McKinney, Houston, TX. 77002
Workdays & Hours: Monday- Saturday, 8am - 8pm* (varies)
* Subject to change 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
The Houston Public Library seeks creative, innovative, and highly customer service-oriented Processing Archivist to serve at the Houston History Research Center (HHRC). Houston Public Library serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 37 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area, a Central Library, and three Special Collections Libraries.
 
The Houston History Research Center (HHRC), located in the historic Julia Ideson Building, includes archival, Texas and local history, and special collections components with the primary objectives of locating, preserving, and making available to researchers the documentary evidence of Houston's history. HHRC's varied collections include 40,000 Texas and local history books, 20,000 adult and juvenile special collections and rare books, 4.5 million photographs, 150,000 architectural drawings, 450 oral histories, various manuscripts, and 8,000 maps. The archival collections focus on non-current records of local groups or individuals who played roles in Houston's development.

 

The Archivist I (Processing Archivist) will:
Process archival materials in a variety of formats, including papers, photographs, audiovisual, and born digital materials. This may include collection research, acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and digitization.
Promote HHRC and the Houston community by planning and participating in programs, including lectures, building tours, curating exhibits, and outreach events.
Provide reference services and research assistance in-person and virtually.
Serves as project manager for digitization projects, including assessing and preparing collections for digitization, directing and overseeing the scanning and metadata creation process, and approving the final online presentation. 
Participate with the manager and assistant manager in unit strategic planning to meet changing services and customer needs including working with interns and volunteers assisting with the archival collections
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
Requires an ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science or a Master’s degree in History or a related field.

OR

Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or 18 hours toward a Master’s in History or a related field and one (1) year of experience in archival processing, archival collecting, historical research, reference, programming, or a related field. A Master’s degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS   
None 

PREFERENCES
Knowledge, work experience, or advanced study courses in archival science, history or museum studies. Current computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Familiarity with standards including Dublin Core, EAD, and MARC-AMC, as well as experience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpace is highly preferred. Experience with digitization, processing born digital archival materials, and working with audiovisual materials also preferred. Special training in the archivist fields and/or a Certified Archivist (C.A.) is also preferred. Customer/Public service experience and ability to plan and organize work is a plus.

 

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED - None
 Department may administer skills assessment test
 
 SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  - No
 If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
 SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
 
 PAY GRADE: 16

 APPLICATION PROCEDURES
 Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 
  
 To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1439.
  
 If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1439 (TTY 7-1-1).
  
 If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
  
 Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
  
 All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 
  
 EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
 The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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