
Job Posting Title: Archivist
Agency: 430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES
Supervisory Organization: Department of Libraries
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Apply here: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/Archivist_JR41522-1/apply
Compensation
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is now accepting applications for the position of Archivist (Archivist II). The starting salary for this position is $49,800-54,800 based on education and experience.
Job Description
Job Summary: Under the direction of the State Archives Manager, the Archivist II is responsible for providing professional archival services for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries’ State Archives unit. Applying their specialized knowledge and skills in archives, they work with state agency personnel, researchers, and members of the public to preserve and provide access to historically significant government records. This process will include accepting the transfer of records into the State Archives, processing records, creating and maintaining finding aids, and creating digital copies of records and making them accessible through ODL’s website and other online platforms.
Job Duties:
- Process materials and prepare finding aids, indexes, and other instruments to provide access (physical and intellectual) to collections; monitor the indexing, storage, and retrieval of materials.
- Aid researchers, government officials, and the public in accessing and utilizing archival materials.
- Plan and implement processes and methods for the preservation and conservation of archival collections.
- Appraise and acquire historical materials, such as documents, publications, and artifacts, ensuring their long-term accessibility and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in archival studies, library sciences, history, political science, or related degree plus two years of archival experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in applying archives and library description standards and principles, such as DACS and LCSH
- Proficiency in digital preservation systems, particularly Preservica, and digital asset management systems, such as CONTENTdm
- Experience with developing and executing digital preservation workflows
- Knowledge of digital preservation policies and protocols
- Strong knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, METS, PREMIS, etc.
- Experience with large metadata migration and cleanup projects
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of archival appraisal, processing and description, preservation, and management;
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of records and information management;
- Knowledge of various software applications;
- Knowledge of research principles, methods, and tools;
- Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to records, publications, copyright, and archives; and
- Knowledge of practices and principles of training.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret archival records systems;
- Ability to solve practical archival management problems;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and
- Ability to climb ladders, bend, squat, lift, kneel, and carry boxes weighing forty (40) pounds.
NOTE: This position is required to travel from ODL to the State Records Center located at 426 E. Hill St and the State Records Annex located at 125 NE 21st St using the employee’s personal vehicle. Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.