Project Archivist (71101)

• Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

The Pratt Institute Libraries are seeking a Project Archivist to process and make accessible collections that document Pratt Institute and its community. This role will focus on surveying, arranging, describing, and rehousing materials, particularly those related to student and community life as part of the Archives' ongoing reparative description efforts. The Project Archivist will engage in processing, preservation, outreach, and reference services, as well as contribute to broader library initiatives. A successful candidate will be an early-career archivist who is interested in working in a highly collaborative and service-oriented environment with potential opportunities to gain experience in project management, digitization, and exhibition curation. This position is a full-time, fully on-site, two-year terminal appointment.

Examples of Duties

A typical day will consist of the following:Researching, surveying, arranging, and describing archival collections.

• Evaluating materials to determine if they have evidential, informational and/or historical value.
• Performing basic preservation of materials, including re-housing, re-foldering, and encapsulating as needed.
• Creating and editing finding aids in ArchivesSpace.
• Participating in targeted outreach to individuals or groups to promote and facilitate the acquisition of materials related to past and current student life at Pratt Institute.
• Responding to reference queries and pulling materials for researchers.Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution with an archives concentration or equivalent is required.Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 1 year experience arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections
• Knowledge of accepted archival theory, standards, and practices, and proficiency in the use and application of archival descriptive and content standards, such as DACS, as well as a familiarity with such item-level metadata standards as MARC, VRA Core, CCO and Dublin Core
• Understanding of basic preservation and conservation issues for a variety of materials, including paper, photographs, and textiles
• Basic understanding of digitization of analog formats and digital preservation standards
• Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to set and keep deadlines
• Knowledge of principles of diversity and inclusion and demonstrated experience or interest in promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion
• Strong research, writing, technology, and communication skills
• Able to lift items up to 30 pounds and retrieve materials from high shelves with or without reasonable accommodation
• Flexible to changing needs and prioritiesPreferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with collections related to higher education or art
• Experience working with ArchivesSpace
• Experience using digital preservation software and toolsBenefits:

Medical Dental Vision HSA Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care) Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking) Disability (NYS) Voluntary Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance 403B Retirement Plan Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and your current curriculum vitae.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4779577/project-archivist-71101