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"Reflection of Mt. McKinley on Wonder Lake in Denali National Park, Alaska, circa 1988." Randy Brandon Collection, Anchorage Museum, B2016.019.06458.036.04.04.
"Bridge across Hess Creek Canyon, leading the the Hartley house, circa 1885." George Fox University Photographs. GFU.01.09. George Fox University Archives. Murdock Library. George Fox University.
Unknown, "Students in Airplane, 1946." Linfield College Archives Photograph Collection. Image. Submission 113.
"Dr. Henry Fielding Reed leading a Mazama party down the soon-to-be-named Reed Glacier on Mount Hood, 1901." Mazama Library and Historical Collections, VM1993.020 Mt Hood, 1901.
Oregon Metro Archives.
"Deputy Seth Davidson rides his motorcycle up Beacon Rock on March 18, 1930. From the records of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office." Multnomah County Archives.
"Mount Hood from Lost Lake, circa 1910." Kiser Photo Co. photographs, Org. Lot 140, bb000223, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
“University of Oregon Medical School football team, 1894,” OHSU Digital Commons, accessed August 16, 2018.
"Old Fort Road Campus, circa 1950s," University Archives, Oregon Institute of Technology.
"Belle Bloom Gevurtz, Sarah Goodman, Ophelia Goodman, Helen Goodman, Lillian Heldfond, and Ann Zaik at Cannon Beach, circa 1914," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM2996.
"Men repairing the dome of Congregation Beth Israel building on NW Flanders St., designed in 1925 by Herman Brookman, 1981," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM9966.
"View of OAC from Lower Campus, 1909." Oregon State University Archives and Special Collections.
"Woman with Child, n.d.," C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, Montana. Joseph Henry Sharp Photograph Collection.
"Green Lake Park, 1985." Seattle Arts Commission. [Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
"Aerial view of Century 21 World's Fair, 1962." City Light Negatives, Seattle Municipal Archives.
"PH037_b089_S00208," Angelus Studio photographs, 1880s-1940s, University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
"Students studying in the library, University of Washington, circa 1908-1909," Arthur Dean University of Washington Photograph Album, PH Coll 903, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Asahel Curtis, "Forest ranger cabin in the Olympic National Forest in the Elwha Valley, 1924." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Stacking alfalfa hay near Grandview, circa 1925." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
"Inauguration of Governor Ferry, November 11, 1889." Rogers (photographer), Inauguration of Governor Ferry Photographs, 1889, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Yakima Pears." Washington State Library collection of photographs by Asahel Curtis, circa 1920-1940 (MS 0544-29).
"Student in Professor Frank Chalfant's Phonetics Laboratory," 1912. The lab was an early precursor to today's Foreign Language Lab. Washington State University Lantern Slides collection.
Bill Phillips, "Wheel Shop employees in Livingston during the last days of Livingston BN Shops," Park County." Yellowstone Gateway Museum.

Jobs in the Northwest

Required elements for submitting a job to NWA:

As of May 16, 2019 NWA has adopted the NWA Policy for Acceptable Job Postings. Please review the policy to learn what required elements are needed for a successful job post. The following three rules must be adhered to for job postings to be shared on the NWA website and through NWA social media channels:

  1. NWA will only post jobs, internships, and volunteer positions in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
  2. Positions must have a salary or salary range listed.
  3. Unpaid positions are discouraged. If an internship is unpaid then it must adhere to the United States Department of Labor's Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and follow the Society of American Archivists' Best Practices for Internships as a Component of Graduate Archival Education. Volunteer positions must follow the Society of American Archivists' Best Practices for Volunteers in Archives.

If the job post is found to be in violation of the US Labor laws, or is otherwise in violation of professional best practices, the organization will be notified and the job post will be rejected. 

Some job postings may be edited to condense the length of the text, so please include links to the full post. 

Guidelines and resources to help craft a successful job post: 

To learn more about what elements to include for a successful job announcement, please read NWA's Guidelines to Help Craft a Successful Job Post. If the job announcement is missing one or more elements, the organization will be notified and publishing of the job announcement on NWA's website will be delayed until a corrected version is received.

Best Practices for Archival Term Positions: written by the Term Labor Best Practices Working Group, this document presents best practices for administrators, hiring managers, and supervisors to put into action when planning for and employing archival term positions. At the foundation of this document is the recognition that temporary labor is detrimental to employees, as well as to sustainable and holistic collection stewardship. 

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  • 21 Jan 2025 3:01 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    Gates Archive is seeking a generalist Archivist with breadth of understanding or experience in various archival and related workflows including records management, accessioning, processing, screening, and/or access for physical and born-digital collections to contribute to cross-department operations and projects.

    Reporting to the Manager, Collection Development & Description, the Archivist will work closely with the Gates Archive team to provide responsive support for priority initiatives including preparation of large philanthropic collection for access and use.

    This is a 2-year limited-term employee (LTE) role, working full-time (40 hours/week, with benefits). This position is eligible for hybrid work, consisting of a minimum 3 days per week onsite with our Seattle based team with the option to work remotely on remaining days.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    The starting range for this position is $114,467 per annum. Starting pay offers will vary depending on several factors, including relevant experience, knowledge and skills, education and other qualifications. This position also has an opportunity to participate in the company’s peer-to-peer recognition program.

    Our health, welfare and additional benefits are best in class and are a significant aspect of our total rewards philosophy. This organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance
    • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 6% employer match and additional 4% non-elective contribution
    • Newly hired employees will receive 18 days of vacation annually (prorated for new hires), 12 sick days annually and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
    • Generous paid parental and family leave
    • Mental health resources, fertility and adoption services, charitable giving match, a robust wellness program and more!
    • Relocation assistance may be provided.

    Education and Experience

    Education:

    • A Master’s Degree of Library & Information Science or History or another relevant field or area of study, with a concentration or certification in archival studies, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

    Experience:

    • 5+ years professional work experience in an archive environment acquiring, processing, preserving, and/or providing access to archival collections
    • Experience with collection management, including creation and interpretation of accession records or collection policies
    • Experience and/or training in records management, including experience working with donors, partners, or stakeholders to develop, refine, or apply records management schedules and screening records for sensitive content, including interpreting and applying access restrictions or embargos for access to and/or use of archival materials
    • Experience developing and overseeing workflows, managing priority, and collaborating with technologists to identify, test, and deploy new tools
    • Experience using collection management, access, and discovery systems, or asset management systems
    • Experience developing or maintaining records management policies and processes, preferred
    • Experience supporting end-to-end acquisitions workflows for born-digital and physical materials, preferred
    • Experience performing basic preservation techniques to archival materials (e.g. document flattening, fastener removal, rehousing, humidification, etc.), preferred


  • 15 Jan 2025 2:17 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    The University Archivist in Foley Library will provide leadership and direction for Foley Library’s University Archives and Special Collections using both forward-looking and well-established techniques for recruiting, managing, and processing collection materials in various formats, including born digital. They will also develop crucial relationships across campus, particularly academic departments, other galleries, libraries, and museums of the campus, and student organizations; with other archives, including the Jesuit Archives & Research Center; and with community members and groups, including regional Tribes.


    The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $60,320 annually.



  • 14 Jan 2025 12:22 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    Come work with us at MSU Library in beautiful Bozeman, Montana! The Digital Operations Manager provides key project management for unique digital collections. This includes leading and facilitating a cross-departmental team, acting as liaison with clients when launching projects, and staying up-to-date with digital library technologies, equipment, and techniques. Starting $24.388 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

    https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/45081

    Best, Jodi


  • 14 Jan 2025 8:26 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    Salary: $60,000/year

    The Anchorage Museum is looking for an Archivist to join our team to help fulfill our mission of preservation through access. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Collections and Conservation, the Archivist is responsible for the care and knowledge of archival and photographic materials in the Atwood Resource Center, including planning, organizing, accessioning, processing, and preserving all varieties of archival materials. The incumbent will facilitate discovery and access to Museum archives and library holdings and provides public and internal reference services to a wide variety of users. This position is a key liaison in managing and providing access to archival and library collections, including photographs, books, periodicals, rare books, maps, and other printed and electronic resources.

  • 10 Jan 2025 9:03 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    Salary:$20.93 Hourly
    Location: Missoula Mountain Campus
    Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time
    Job Number: 202400242
    Sector: UM Provost
    Department: Mansfield Library, UM
    Opening Date: 12/31/2024
    Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
    FLSA: Determined by Position
    Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

    Description

    The Mansfield Library invites applications for a Digital Collections and Metadata Specialist to help enhance access to materials in the Mansfield Library’s Archives and Special Collections.

    The individual in this position must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and multitask, work productively individually and as a member of a team, and communicate effectively in person and in writing.

    Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

    • Creating and maintaining metadata for digital items and digital collections from Archives and Special Collections using appropriate metadata standards and best practices.
    • Overseeing the digitization of archival collection material.
    • Supervising student employees in direct support of collection access activities.
    • Assisting with the creation and editing of bibliographic records for ASC resources such as archival collections and oral histories.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Experience with or advanced knowledge of metadata creation for library and/or archival materials such as by using AACR2, RDA, MODS or Dublin Core;
    • Experience working with or advanced knowledge of controlled vocabularies and/or thesauri, such as LCSH, TGM, AAT, etc.;
    • Demonstrated comfort with technology, and ability to learn and use new technologies (hardware and software) independently;
    • Knowledge of digital file formats, and ability to apply internationally accepted best practices and standards for digitization;
    • Basic understanding of archival and/or special collections materials and their uses; 
    • Basic knowledge of supervisory principles and practicies; 
    • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion;
    • Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have the preferred qualifications at this time.

    • Experience cataloging library and/or archival materials using MARC;
    • Experience creating authority headings;
    • Experience with metadata harvesting and crosswalks;
    • Knowledge of DACS (Describing Archives: Content Standard)
    • Experience using digitization equipment, such as flatbed and overhead scanners or camera-based image capture systems;
    • Experience managing digital/digitization projects, such as those undertaken by academic libraries. 
    • Experience implementing accessibility guidelines and best practices (ie. WCAG guidelines);
    • Experience working with and/or conducting research with archival and/or special collections material;
    • Experience supervising employees;
    • Experience with Photoshop;
    • Experience with ABBYY FineReader or other optical character recognition software
    • Basic knowledge of or experience with Open Refine

     

    Additional Information

    Position Number:         073600

    Work Schedule:           Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

    Probationary Period:   Six (6) months minimum 

    Salary:                           $20.93/hr Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the Compensation Department.

    Benefits Include:          Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program. 


    Screening of applications will begin after the closing date of February 2, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

    A complete application includes:

    1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
    2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
    3. Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information


  • 10 Jan 2025 8:45 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    See full post HERE

    Salary: $50.08 - $89.61 Hourly

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time

    Job Number: 2025-00026

    Department: Legislative Department

    Opening Date: 01/08/2025

    Closing Date: 1/21/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

    Position Description

    The City of Seattle is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented individual to serve as the City Archivist (Manager-LEG). This is a Civil Service exempt, regular position in the Office of the City Clerk, a division of the Legislative Department.

    As City Archivist, you will manage the Seattle Municipal Archives and the Citywide Records Management programs, City-wide programs offering a rich resource of historical information on Seattle city government to the global public, and provide expert support of internal business functions and comprehensive records and information management services to City agencies. Additionally, you will work to improve archives and records management practices across municipal departments, develop training programs, and guide policy implementation. You will champion and spearhead initiatives for electronic records management and provide expert advice on archives and records management.

    The City Archivist role has general administrative responsibility for the development and implementation of these programs and the authority to recommend City-wide policies and rules related to the management and preservation of records. As a member of the Office of the City Clerk’s leadership team, you will report directly to the City Clerk and collaborate with management and leadership in the City Clerk's Office to carry out the vital historical information services function for City government and the citizens of Seattle.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Establish, implement, and maintain a strategic plan and governance framework for the City to effectively and efficiently manage public agency records, information, and data regardless of physical format or characteristics, including developing strategies to ensure the collection and long—term accessibility of public records in all formats.
    • Provide management and leadership direction and oversee all core functions for the SMA and CRMP Programs.
    • Manage, select, instruct, schedule, train, and evaluate the activities of assigned personnel.
    • Assist with staff recruiting and make hire recommendations.
    • Lead city-wide efforts for acquiring, maintaining, and stewarding city archival records.
    • Prepare and monitor work plans and prepare annual reporting materials.
    • Develop, review, and implement all policies and procedures specific to SMA and CRMP.
    • Plan, coordinate, and oversee outreach activities including public programs, presentations, exhibits, newsletters, and other appropriate programs to provide educational services to the city and the general public.
    • Engage with community groups, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations to ensure diversity and representation in archival records and preservation.
    • Serve as an information and knowledge resource for City government; provide direct reference service to City Council.
    • Conduct special projects with City departments, external consultants, agencies, and vendors, and establish high-level partnerships for sharing Seattle’s history.
    • Assess potential records for intake and advise on electronic and born-digital records storage.
    • Identify grant opportunities, write grant applications, and administer grant programs.
    • Support programming for disaster preparedness.
    • Determine the programs’ budgetary and purchasing needs, prepare justifications, and present data to the City Clerk for unit budgets.
    • Maintain archival technologies and equipment.
    • Develop and present recommendations to the City Clerk and/or City Councilmembers as needed. May require presentation in a public meeting setting. Implement approved recommendations.
    • Serve as a member of the Division management and leadership teams.
    • Serve on intra-departmental teams and lead teams as assigned, providing team supervision and project supervision and/or leadership as needed.
    • Engage in the core functions of the program as appropriate to the division of labor among staff.
    • Serve as department floor warden.
    • Serve in Division line of succession for emergency management.
    • Serves as a single point of accountability for archival inquiries and expands diversity in collections.
    • Participates in the City’s Information Governance meeting.
    • Other duties as assigned/ required.

    Qualifications

    • You will need to possess the following minimum qualifications (or a combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class):
    • Master's Degree in History, Library and Information Science, Public Administration, Political Science, or related discipline with coursework in archives and records management, or a combination of education and experience that would prepare a candidate to complete the listed job duties.
    • Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience managing an archives and/or records management program.
    • Five years of experience supervising and/or managing professional staff.
    • Experience in a government archives and records program, or program of similar breadth.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of records storage and information retrieval and repository management for both physical and digital records.
    • Competency in standard desktop computer applications.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and/or skills in digital records systems.
    • Experience in outreach and advocacy.
    • Experience managing electronic records or significant training in issues related to preservation of electronic records.


  • 31 Dec 2024 9:53 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    For full post and to apply, click here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2927558

    Location: Portland, OR

    Salary range: $25.22 - $27.54 hourly rate

    Job Type: Full time, temporary (2 years)

    Opening Date: 12/27/2024

     

    Position information: With two years of funding secured, the OHS Research Library is excited to begin the first phase of a multi-year project to uplift and expand all aspects of care for the architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and design (AELAD) archival records in our repository, which span from the 19th century to recent years. The project archivist will work hands-on with our highest priority AELAD collections that serve to document Oregon’s built environment through works of historical importance, evidentiary value, artistic merit, and international significance. Their work and input will inform and influence the development of procedures, workflows, and collecting policies for AELAD records, having a direct impact on the future of the program.

    The ideal candidate:

    • has experience processing archival collections of various physical formats.
    • has an interest in architecture and design and learning to care for these types of archival records
    • is motivated to illuminate the collections by bringing order to physical storage and clarity to public-facing description, building valuable expertise in the process
    • is comfortable with potential occasional public speaking and outreach
    • seeks a professional yet caring work environment with good benefits and great colleagues

    Project archivists and recent graduates with processing experience, we invite you to apply to come work with us in Portland as part of the library's collections team! Applications will be reviewed starting January 20, 2025.

    About Us

    The OHS Research Library is committed to providing broad access to its collections and online resources for teaching, learning, and research, both onsite in our renovated downtown Portland library and online through robust digital collections and digital history websites. The library holds the largest collection of archival and published materials relating to the history of Oregon, including the historical regions of the Oregon Country and the Oregon Territory. Our collections serve as a foundation for scholars, teachers, students, and the general public to research and reflect on our state and regional history. The resources and staff of the research library play a significant role in fulfilling OHS’s mission to “preserve our state's history and make it accessible to everyone in ways that advance knowledge and inspire curiosity about all the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon.”

    The Oregon Historical Society practices and promotes inclusiveness. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community and are committed to the equitable treatment of all people and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms. We are, furthermore, committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

    See full posting and submit resume and cover letter at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2927558


  • 24 Dec 2024 8:54 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    For full post and to apply, click HERE

    Salary: $50,328.00 - $67,716.00 Annually
    Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
    Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
    Job Number: 24 AR LAP2 0870
    Opening Date: 12/12/2024

    Records Consultant - Library and Archival Professional 2
    Full time, Permanent


    This position supports the Archives mandates to gather, disseminate, and train agencies on all phases of records management practices, methods, procedures, and techniques for the efficient and economical storage and preservation of records. The position reports directly to the State Records Manager and provides advice, training, and consultations to government agencies, develops online educational resources, and assists with the development and review of retention schedules.

    Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.


    We currently have openings in Olympia and Cheney, WA.  This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

    Duties

    Provides advice and consultation to government agencies
    Tasks include: 

    • Answers routine questions from external customers relating to archives and records management issues with professional in-depth knowledge.
    • Independently conducts on-site consultations to provide advice and assistance to customers on routine archives and records management issues.
    • Builds and maintains working relationships with internal and external customers.
    • Promotes and facilitates the use of archives services by local and state government agencies.
    • Supports and assists the administration of the local records grant program.  
    Develops online resources
    Tasks include: 
    • Develops clear, concise, and easy to follow advice sheets, “How-to” videos, forms/templates, and other tools to assist government agencies with routine archives and records management issues.
    • Researches legal issues, best practices and approaches taken in other jurisdictions as part of the development of the online resources/tools using professional in-depth knowledge.
    • Reviews existing online resources to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant.
    Assists with development and review of retention schedules
    Tasks include: 
    • Identifies and recommends improvements to retention schedules.
    • Assists with the editing of records retention schedules.
    • Assists with preparation of meeting agendas, meeting packets, drafting of minutes, and giving public notice of meetings.
    Presents training
    Tasks include: 
    • Presents in-person training and webinars to government agencies and other stakeholders on archives and records management topics.
    • Organizes presentation arrangements such as booking venues, organizing catering, registrations, and printing of handouts.
    Miscellaneous
    Tasks include: 
    • Provides backup support to archives’ research services
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications: 

    • Master's degree involving archives and records management, history or related field. 
    • One year of experience as a professional archivist and/or a records management consulting.
    • Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.
    Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
    • Experience with records retention schedules, particularly government.
    • Experience presenting training to small and large groups either in-person and/or via webinars.

    PLEASE READ: If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities, specifically women and people of color, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they clearly meet every single qualification. 


    The Washington State Archives preserves and provides the people of Washington with easy access to millions of legal and historical records of our state and local governments. Washington's Digital Archives is the first of its kind in the nation and accessible worldwide via the web.

    Citizens depend on the Archives to research genealogy, state and city history, property transfers, legislative intent, court records, and academic projects. Archives branches are on the Capital Campus in Olympia and college campuses around the state.

    The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse. This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

    The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

  • 24 Dec 2024 8:49 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    For full post and to apply, click HERE

    Salary: $56,880.00 - $76,608.00 Annually
    Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
    Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
    Job Number: 24 AR LAP3 0990
    Open Date: 12/19/2024

    Acquisitions Archivist - Library and Archival Professional 3
    Full time, Permanent

    This position is responsible for providing complex advice, consultation, and training to government agencies and for providing the proper management, transfer, and access to archival records of Washington’s government agencies.  This position reports to the Branch Manager.  


    This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies.  We are currently filling vacancies in the following locations:  Olympia, Bellingham, Bellevue and Ellensburg.


    Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.

    Duties

    Acquires and preserves records of Washington's government agencies
    Tasks include:

    • Guides the transfer of records from client agencies to the archives for accessioning. Tasks include; assisting with appraisals, advising on preparation of records for transfer; and documenting records arrangement and file/folder nomenclatures for use in access descriptions.
    • Serves as senior-level technical consultant to government agencies on archival electronic records and advises on electronic records management practices that enable seamless transfers to State Archives.
    • Prepares and delivers complex training to government agencies on the use of ingestion and access tools.
    • Manages user accounts for tools and applications used by client agencies and internal division staff.
    Provides access to holdings of State Archives
    Tasks include: 
    • Receives and fulfills complex requests for records from the public and client government agencies.
    • Creates and improves descriptive metadata and organizes archival records to improve discovery. Oversees the indexing of records at the item level for online access.
    Assists with the growth and enhancement of digital archives
    Tasks include: 
    • Assists in the long term planning and implementation of increased online access to electronic records collections.
    • Evaluates and makes recommendations on improvements to tools and workflows used by client agencies, the public, and internal division staff. Advises State Records Manager of needed changes to Records Management advice sheets and training videos related to electronic records.
    • Promotes archival holdings through outreach events.
    • Serves on divisional committees and working groups as assigned.
    Miscellaneous
    Tasks include: 
    • Keep current with changing technologies for the preservation of and access to born digital records by attending workshops and classes assigned by supervisor.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications: 

    • Master's degree involving archives and records management, history or related field 
    • Three years of experience as a professional archivist
    • Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position
    Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
    • Familiarity with electronic records, including file formats and properties related to their long term preservation and access.
    • Experience creating description metadata using the DACS standard.
    • Experience facilitating state public records laws.

    PLEASE READ: If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities, specifically women and people of color, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they clearly meet every single qualification. 


    The Washington State Archives preserves and provides online access to millions of legal and historical records of our state and local governments through its Digital Archives website. Washington's Digital Archives was the first of its kind in the nation and in twenty years has increased its holdings to over 250 million records, with nearly 100 million available online. To support government agencies with organizing and transferring the increasing number of born-digital records, the Washington State Archives is hiring Acquisitions Archivists with experience in electronic records for its branches in Bellevue, Bellingham, Ellensburg and Olympia. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who are excited to join us in ensuring the preservation and accessibility of digital and paper archival records for present and future research.

     The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; registering corporations and charities; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; and protecting our important government records. Citizens depend on the Archives to research genealogy, state and city history, property transfers, legislative intent, court records, and academic projects. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse. This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

     The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.



  • 12 Dec 2024 9:18 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    For full post, or to apply, click HERE

    Req #: 241041
    Department: UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
    Appointing Department Web Address: https://lib.uw.edu/specialcollections/
    Job Location: Seattle Campus
    Job Location Detail: Onsite 
    Posting Date: 11/19/2024 
    Closing Info: Closes On   01/02/2025
    Salary: $5,953 - $7,500 per month 
    Other Compensation:  
    Union Position: Yes
    Shift: First Shift 
    Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  
    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. 

    The UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for a Photographs and Visual Materials ARCHIVIST.

    Under the general direction of the Director of Special Collections, the Photographs and Visual Materials ARCHIVIST works to manage, preserve and provide access to a large and growing collection of visual materials (photographs-analog and digital, graphics, drawings, paintings, architectural blueprints, posters, menus, postcards, etc. but excluding film and video) that serves as a resource for scholarship and study for faculty, staff, and students, as well as for national and international researchers. Processing, reformatting, and providing access to our collections will require creative problem-solving, curiosity and a collaborative approach.

    The UW Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with extensive collections in print, electronic, and other formats. Providing services to three campuses, the UW Libraries also plays a significant leadership role regionally and throughout the profession. The UW Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, collaborative approaches, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff.  

    More information about Special Collections at the UW Libraries

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Collection Management
    • Manages photographs and visual materials collections (photographs, graphics, etc.) including accessioning and processing, coordinating the preservation and digitization of materials for preservation, public access and outreach.
    • Supports the direction and goals of the UW Libraries Special Collections Division regarding work on photo/visual materials collections.
    • Hires, trains, and supervises volunteers, interns, and student employees, assuring their work is in line with archival standards and best practices.
    • Appraises and processes photographs and visual materials collections.
    • Researches and determines rights management and permissions issues related to photograph and visual material collections reproductions.
    • Assists with reproduction of photographs and visual materials including managing orders, and permissions, invoicing, vendor communication, and preservation.
    • In collaboration with curators, develops processing plans for collections, including determining the level of granularity of description and recommending materials for conservation and preservation treatment.
    • Collaborates with Technical Services team to develop and implement workflows, rehouse collections, write and edit EAD finding aids according to DACS standards, and manage collections spaces and archival supplies.

      Public Service and Outreach
    • Provides reference service.
    • Manages gift and grant funding for photograph collections, and identifies appropriate uses and projects for external funds.
    • Coordinates with Technical Services to develop procedures and workflows for both in-house and vendor provided reformatting of Special Collections photographs, in collaboration with Special Collections staff, Preservation, Information Technology Services/Digital Strategies and other internal and external stakeholders.
    • Makes recommendations with regards to identifying and evaluating photographs and other visual materials for digitization.
    • Collaborates with Libraries Copyright Librarian and other stakeholders to develop legally and ethically grounded digital reformatting and access policies.
    • In collaboration with Preservation and other stakeholders, helps to develop workflows to support access to and preservation of photographs and other virtual materials, including reproduction requests.
    • Assists users with complex research-related questions at the Reference Desk, via telephone, and through LibAnswers and email.

      General and other Duties
    • Performs any other related duties that will help Special Collections sustain and enhance their services, fulfill the Libraries' mission and vision, and align with the Libraries' values.
    • Understands and abides by the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibilities.
    • Communicates appropriately, effectively and positively.
    • Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and Special Collections unit meetings, activities and events.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion and an understanding of the contributions that a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    • Master’s degree with an archival focus or a domain specific field, and 1 year of archival work experience

      Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Experience managing collections of photographs and visual materials.
    • Experience with preservation of photographs and visual materials.
    • Experience with digital preservation of photographs and visual materials.
    • Experience with community outreach.
    • Public Service experience.
    • Knowledge of MARC, EAD, XML, ArchivesSpace, and other archival encoding systems as well as tools for description of archival materials, such as RDA, LCSH, LCGTM, AAT, and AMIM.
    • Ability to function well in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively within a large complex organization, and exercise initiative.
    • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of the Technical Services team, with colleagues in Special Collections and other Library units.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated ability to think flexibly and creatively.
    • Experience identifying and handling restricted material and culturally sensitive collections.

      DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Specialized education in history, management, preservation, and technology of photographs.
    • Archival or Library related degree.
    • Experience managing all aspects of photographs and visual materials collections in a historical archive.
    • Experience in managing digital preservation of photographs.
    • Experience supervising staff, students, interns, and volunteers.
    • Familiarity with ArchivesWest and Orbis-Cascade Alliance archival practices.
    • Familiarity with Aeon or other Atlas Systems software.
    • Familiarity with digitization and digital collections metadata creation and the CONTENTdm platform or similar digital asset management systems.
    • Knowledge of and/or interest in Pacific Northwest history.

      Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.


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