Job Description
Manuscripts and Archives Processor Department: Library-Special Collections - 275010
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching and research partners, inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. The University Libraries welcome nearly 800,000 visitors every year. We connect with the students, faculty, and staff of Appalachian State University as well as community members, researchers from all over the world, and K-12 school teachers. A large and vibrant organization composed of 35 faculty and 50 staff, the Libraries are a partner in the campus learning community, providing curated collections, a curriculum focused on information literacy and research methods, and engaging spaces and services centered around new media and technology, digital scholarship, and community engagement.
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The primary purpose of the Manuscripts and Archives Processor is to arrange and describe archival and manuscript collections in the Special Collections Research Center and maintain detailed documentation of the acquisition and accession of new collections.
Duties include but are not limited to: - Accession and process collections according to current archival descriptive standards and create and edit finding aids.
- Assist with records management services.
- Support Conservation Lab tasks, such as performing basic cleaning and repairs on collection materials.
- Assist with staffing the public services desk.
- Assist with outreach efforts, such as exhibits, blog posts, and special events.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position - Knowledge of archival practices and descriptive standards and how they are applied
- Organized, able to set priorities, and work well both independently and as part of a dynamic team
Preferred Qualifications - Coursework in library science, archival studies, and/or public history
- Experience working with library and archival databases
- Experience organizing exhibits
- Experience creating blogs and social media posts
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Work Schedule/Hours: Standard work hours Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Flexible scheduling Mon – Fri with approval from supervisor.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,651-51,544
Closing Date: 4/16/2025
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