Archivist & Records Manager

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The Archivist and Records Manager manages the Museum Archives and helps implement an institutional records management program based on best practices. The position is responsible for stewarding historical materials in all formats, and will supervise the work of interns, fellows, and volunteers dedicated to the Archives. The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, and our Archives contain primary sources going all the way back to our founding in 1823 as the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library. Today, this collection comprises more than 3,200 linear feet of materials that include correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, vertical files, ephemera, blueprints, negatives, slides, and video and sound recordings.

Qualifications:
A successful candidate will meet many of these requirements, and have the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job.

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information science with a concentration in archives
Minimum of five years’ experience working with archives including the acquisition, organization, cataloging, and processing of archival collections
Minimum of two years’ experience working in an art museum, preferably one with an encyclopedic collection
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent research and comprehension skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal skills for working with all staff, the public, and potential donors
Proven ability to remain discreet and handle confidential information without supervision
Proficient technical skills including experience with MS Access and ArchivesSpace
Demonstrable understanding of archival cataloging standards including EAD and DACS
Knowledge of current archival issues and trends, particularly for descriptive standards, electronic records, and digital preservation
Experience with space planning and/or collection relocations

Additional Qualifications:

Archival certification preferred
Experience with NAGPRA requests preferred
Experience implementing a records management program desired
Reading knowledge of foreign languages desired

Physical Requirements:

Ability to visually inspect work and surrounding physical areas
Ability to carry out physical maneuvers that will include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to forty pounds
Ability to work in dusty and dirty environments

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