Archives Assistant Intermediate (Onsite)
About the position Responsibilities • Open and close the archives for public hours • Engage with colleagues at area history organizations • Address researcher queries in-person, online, and by email and refer researchers to local public resources or to library circulation when appropriate • Perform scanning and digitization work • Process, research, analyze, describe, and update collections using ArchivesSpace • Engage in daily archival upkeep tasks, including shelving, relocating, organizing, and filing materials • Attend Thompson Library and Archives employee meetings • Complete appropriate special assignments and projects as assigned • Other appropriate duties as assigned Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent • One or more years of experience working in a library or archives • Experience with standard office applications and equipment • Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodations • Able to lift or move items 25-50 pounds, push a cart, and lift items on and off shelves Benefits • Generous time off • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance • Life insurance • Long-term disability coverage • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses • Tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members • Dependent tuition support for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses