Processing Assistant

The University of Minnesota Libraries seeks an individual as a Processing Assistant to contribute to the physical processing and description of archival collections stewarded by the University of Minnesota Archives. The Processing Assistant will work closely with the Collections Archivist and additional University of Minnesota Archives staff members.

This is an ongoing casual appointment of 14 hours or less per week and is not eligible for benefits.

This position will require work to be done primarily on-site in the Elmer L. Andersen Library or in other library or campus locations.

**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in gaining physical and intellectual control over recent accessions, providing timely point-of-need processing to prepare for research use and public access, creating new or revising existing descriptions in ArchivesSpace, and processing backlog collections. As part of these efforts, assistance with space management (shelving, shifting, and location updates) will also be expected.

Processing Assistance (100%)

• Rebox, folder, and arrange archival materials as appropriate.
• Conduct basic preservation tasks as needed.
• Review collection for private or restricted materials.
• Create accurate box lists.
• Create or update archival descriptions in ArchivesSpace.
• Assist in space management for collections.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience handling archival collections.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Experience with ArchivesSpace collection management tool.
• Familiarity with appraisal and archival description practices.

The Department of Archives and Special Collections (ASC) at the University Libraries is home to the University of Minnesota's collections of rare books, personal papers, organizational, and institutional archives. The department is home to 16 distinct collecting areas devoted to preservation and access for rare books and archival materials, housed in the Elmer L. Andersen Library.

Pay Range: $22.00/hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format (DO NOT copy and paste.)

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.

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