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Job Description
Archival collection processing (including reading and transcribing from cursive handwritten documents), fulfilling research queries, patron service and supervision, facility housekeeping, event management support and other tasks as assigned.
Duties are basically those of the full-time Archival Assistant :
• Processes newly acquired and existing archival collections and state records according to established agency procedures and archival best practices for the arrangement of archival records.
• Creates descriptive tools for accessing agency collections and records according to agency procedures and archival best practices.
• Assists the general public with using State Archives' resources locating and retrieving materials, navigating the division's website and digital resources, and advising researchers on the location of other historical resources outside the division.
• Assists Reference staff with responding to research questions from the general public in compliance with division rules.
• Assists with the planning and execution of public programs, like workshops and seminars coordinated by the division and in collaboration with other organizations.
• Promotes division resources and services through speaking at division sponsored events and other venues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Preferred: Bachelor's or higher degree in History, Heritage Studies, Anthropology; work experience in library or museum; experience with MSOffice applications (Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with U.S. and Arkansas History.
Duties are basically those of the full-time Archival Assistant :
• Processes newly acquired and existing archival collections and state records according to established agency procedures and archival best practices for the arrangement of archival records.
• Creates descriptive tools for accessing agency collections and records according to agency procedures and archival best practices.
• Assists the general public with using State Archives' resources locating and retrieving materials, navigating the division's website and digital resources, and advising researchers on the location of other historical resources outside the division.
• Assists Reference staff with responding to research questions from the general public in compliance with division rules.
• Assists with the planning and execution of public programs, like workshops and seminars coordinated by the division and in collaboration with other organizations.
• Promotes division resources and services through speaking at division sponsored events and other venues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Preferred: Bachelor's or higher degree in History, Heritage Studies, Anthropology; work experience in library or museum; experience with MSOffice applications (Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with U.S. and Arkansas History.