Archives Assistant for ArchivesSpace
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
History Nebraska - Agency 54

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$17.313

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011178 Archives Assistant for ArchivesSpace (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-25-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an organized, engaged, self-starter to serve as the agency's ArchivesSpace Migration Specialist. The Nebraska State Historical Society is currently migrating our archival collection records from PastPerfect into ArchivesSpace. This position is a two year grant funded position, to support the migration of analog finding aids into ArchivesSpace.

The Nebraska State Historical Society collects, preserves, and opens to all, the histories we share. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is an essential element in making Nebraska's rich history available to everyone. The Nebraska State Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our work is meaningful and challenging, and we believe diverse perspectives will make it better. Learn more about the Nebraska State Historical Society at https://history.nebraska.gov/.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job duties

• Assess HTML, PDF, and word document legacy finding aids for migration.
  
• Identify descriptive elements within legacy finding aids and map them to DACS-compliant descriptive elements within ArchivesSpace records.
  
• Create and edit ArchivesSpace records to emulate hierarchies identified within legacy finding aids.
  
• Apply appropriate subject headings and other access points to ArchivesSpace findings aids.
  
• Conduct quality control of finding aids migrated into ArchivesSpace.
  

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in library science, archives administration, history, public administration, museum studies or related field, and two years of experience in cataloging, processing or otherwise working with library/archives materials.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Master of Library Science program with Archival Studies specialization or equivalent professional archives certification, coursework, and experience.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of archival theories and standards (DACS, EAD, etc.) Excellent computer skills (working knowledge of html, windows, adobe, etc.) Strong project management skills Must be self-directed and work independently Excellent communication skills


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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