Archivist, IS-1420-12
Full Job Posting
- Open to all qualified applicants
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
- Complete a Probationary Period.
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
- Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, and administers reference and research services for archival collections.
- Develops procedures for responding to inquiries, scheduling research visits, and providing access to materials.
- Advises museum staff, scholars, and the public on the use of archival collections. Ensures compliance with Smithsonian policies, donor agreements, copyright restrictions, and access requirements.
- Maintains and updates finding aids, collection records, and databases using ArchivesSpace and other archival systems.
- Ensures descriptive records are accurate and consistent with professional standards including DACS and EAD.
- Coordinates updates to collection documentation to support research, exhibitions, and digital access.
- Works with metadata, digital, and collections staff to ensure accurate intellectual control of collections.
- Interprets archival policies and procedures related to access, restrictions, and use of collections.
- Develops and recommends improvements to reference workflows and access procedures.
- Coordinates access to materials stored in multiple locations including Capital Gallery and Pennsy Drive.
Qualification Requirements
- Utilizing archival systems to validate record compliance.
- Preparing materials for research access, as well as for exhibitions and digitization.
- Providing support for inventories, audits, collection moves and storage of artifacts.
About Smithsonian Institution
Independent U.S. government cultural and scientific complex serving the public through museums, a zoo, education, and research.
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