Assistant Archivist - Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives/School of Visual Arts Archives
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Description
Job Description: Working
closely with the Archivist, the Assistant Archivist helps to accession,
arrange, describe, preserve and manage the collections of both the
Milton Glaser Design Study Center and Archives and the School of Visual
Arts Archives. The Assistant Archivist plays a key role in helping to
oversee the Archives’ various digital initiatives, including developing
the implementation of CollectiveAccess, Archive-It, and other tools to
describe, preserve, and present archival holdings in digital form.
She/he contributes to department planning and strategic development,
provides public services and outreach through consultation, instruction
and presentation. Additionally, the Assistant Archivist oversees the
Archives when the Archivist is out of the office and helps to manage
student assistants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Arrange, describe and otherwise process archival collections using CollectiveAccess, according to local and professional standards.
- Help to oversee the technical aspects of the CollectiveAccess project, coordinate with developers.
- Help to manage the Archives implementation of Archive-It.
- Maintain Archives server and manage digital representations.
- Maintain Archives web site, blog, and other social media; make updates and plan advancements.
- Manage digital representations on Archives server.
- Oversee Archives when Archivist is not in the office, supervising student assistant as needed
- Provide public services for the department, including reference guidance, class presentations and public outreach.
- Accession archival materials in both paper and electronic formats; interact with staff to evaluate record submissions.
- Contribute content regularly for social media, including blog and Instagram posts.
- Digitally photograph and scan archival materials to create high quality digital images to be used in publications, online presentations, or other purposes by both Archives staff and patrons.
- Assist in preparing displays of collection materials, both in real and virtual exhibition spaces.
- Assist Archivist with donation pick-ups.
- Collaborate on special projects as needed
Qualifications:
- MLS or other advanced degree with a concentration in Archives management required
- At least two years professional Archives experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections and current archival best practices and standards.
- Experience with digital preservation, metadata and access tools and methodologies; ease comprehending and adapting to new applications. Experience with the collection and preservation of born-digital materials.
- Demonstrated web programming experience, knowledge of emerging technologies in archives.
- In-depth knowledge of digital imaging standards and experience in digital image capture and processing.
- Superior written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to facilitate collaboration.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; must be able to work independently.
- Candidate must be highly responsible since he or she will be dealing with fragile and valuable materials.
- Interest in the history, theory and practice of the design professions.
- Ability, and willingness, to routinely lift containers weighing up to 40 lbs. and climb ladders.
School of
Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and
innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the
faculty has been comprised of professionals working in the arts and
art-related fields. SVA provides an environment that nurtures
creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to
develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
No walk-ins or phone calls please.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
