Processing Archivist, Change, Inc. records

Mount Vernon, NYfull time

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Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Processing Archivist at Robert Rauschenberg Foundation responsible for processing and digitizing the records of Change, Inc., a philanthropic initiative founded by Robert Rauschenberg. Supports expanding accessibility and preservation of archival materials related to the artist’s philanthropic work.

Responsibilities

Survey, arrange, describe, preserve, and digitize the Change, Inc. records
Employ archival best practices for processing and description
Support accessibility and preservation of philanthropic archival materials

Qualification

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Required

ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field with a concentration in Archives.
3+ years of experience processing and describing archival collections.
Familiarity with standard archival metadata schemas (DACS, Dublin Core, EAD) and controlled vocabularies.
Functional understanding of privacy and sensitivity regulations and standards, e.g. FERPA, HIPAA, or institution specific restrictions.
Effective oral and written communication skills; attention to accuracy and detail.
Strong organization and time-management skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience digitizing archival collections.

Preferred

Coursework and/or familiarity with 20th Century Art History.
Experience working with CMS and DAM systems; preferably ArchivesSpace, FileMaker, and/or ResourceSpace.
Experience or knowledge about intellectual property issues in primary and secondary resource collections.
Work Environment
This is a fully in-person role based primarily at RRF’s Mount Vernon location, with work at the Foundation’s 381 Lafayette Street (NY) location as needed.
ADA Specifications
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Benefits

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Company

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

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