ARCHIVIST I

State of Maryland - Archives • Full-time • Annapolis, MD, US • $58.43k - $90.71k / year • 12h ago

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401

POSITION DUTIES

This position is a professional librarian position within the library services unit of the Maryland State Archives, engaged in acquiring and cataloging resources of government reports and publications as well as secondary source published material. This position reports to the Director of Library Services.

The focus of the position is the acquisition, cataloging, preservation and access to the reports and publications of state, county, and local government. This position will also support the archives through the strategic acquisition and cataloging of secondary print material that complements the work of the Archives and/or the records held by the Archives, for staff and public use in the Archives search room. In addition to regular cataloging and collection management duties, the position will assist in reference duties in the Archives search room and remote services, specific to relevant inquiries related to Government Publications or Library holdings. This position also assists in various student outreach and educational programs, such as the Maryland State Archives internship program.

Selects, acquires, and processes all Government Publications holdings, in print and electronic format. Performs original and copy cataloging; recommends and implements strategies for improving acquisition of government publications' maintains the catalog of government publications utilizing best practices within the field of Library Services

Develops and implements a housing, preservation, and access plan for physical Government Publications

Selects, acquires, and catalogs materials for the MSA Library, developing and coordinating preservation plan as needed. Performs original and copy cataloging; recommends and implements strategies for improving acquisition of government publications; maintains the catalog of government publications and utilizing best practices within the field of Library Services

Keeps Government Publications and Library administration files and records, documenting practices and procedures. Maintains cataloging and usage statistics and assists with writing reports on the scope and functions of the Library Services unit. Maintains and updates processes manual(s).

Provides reference services. Assists staff and patrons in the use of Government Publications and the Library, and answers bibliographic questions about Maryland topics. Researches selected topics in Maryland government and history for executive staff, upon request. Provides interlibrary loan services to staff.

Participates in working group within the agency, meets with sister state agencies and other across the profession, as called upon, to discuss and address special topics and concerns such as strategic planning, report writing, joint projects, and grant applications. Makes recommendations to the Director of Library Services and/or the Information Technology department about necessary technical resources.

Designs projects suitable for an archivist trainee, skilled volunteer, and internships in Government Publications and the Library. Trains and supervises these student interns, archivist trainee and/or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of experience in professional archival work with public records.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional archival experience for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute academic credit from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute two years of experience in the Archival Assistant series classification for required education and up to four years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Archivist classifications or Archivist specialty codes in the Library and Archives field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing reference services, assisting staff and patrons in the use of Government Publications and the Library, and answering bibliographic questions about Maryland topics.

Experience developing and implementing a housing, preservation, and access plan for physical Government Publications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds when record shipments arrive and climb ladders. Employees in this classification must exercise caution during the retrieval and replacement of heavy volumes from library shelves, particularly when using library ladders. Employees may work a rotating shift and may be required to work Saturdays.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.