Processing Archivist – Alexis Carrel Collection
The Processing Archivist of the Alexis Carrel Collection is a part‑time (20 hours per week) term position located in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections at Georgetown University.
Job overview: The eight‑month hire will report directly to the Head of Archival Processing and will arrange and describe the papers of biologist Alexis Carrel, a Nobel Laureate. The position is donor funded and its purpose is to make the collection accessible and visible to researchers. The project consists of approximately sixty cubic feet of material including manuscripts, correspondence, laboratory notebooks, photographs, and other items. Portions of the collection have been partially processed by previous archivists. The Processing Archivist will preserve the collection in accordance with professional best practices and institutional guidelines, and will craft an online searchable archival finding aid for the collection.
Responsibilities
- Arrange and rehouse collection materials following archival best practices
- Import existing inventories and metadata into the department’s collection management platform
- Create an archival finding aid using ArchivesSpace
Additional responsibilities include contributing to the department’s reference and research services, supporting the promotion of the collection through research, exhibition work, blog posts, and social media.
Work Interactions
The Processing Archivist reports to the Head of Archival Processing and collaborates closely with archivists, librarians, curators, and staff at the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. Direct, regular contact will be maintained with library staff and researchers (in person, email, phone, or chat). Consultations will be made with the Library’s Metadata Services unit on cataloging questions and metadata standards.
Qualifications
- A Master's degree accredited by the ALA in Library or Information Science, or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline with archival management and special collections training; comparable education and experience may also be considered.
- One or more years of professional experience in an archival setting.
- Experience preparing DACS‑compliant finding aids in an archival content management system such as ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or Archon.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of basic preservation interventions for manuscript materials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with manuscript collections.
- Experience staffing a special collections service point.
Compensation
Scheduled hourly rate: $25.22. Anticipated compensation range: $25.40 to $30.41 per hour. Projected salary or hourly pay range: $21.16 to $35.29. The role is on‑campus and part‑time; 20 hours per week, eight‑month term.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts and a range of voluntary insurance options. Details can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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