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University Archivist Indiana University

Indianapolis, IN

Serve as a member of the Digital Collections Advisory Group, which is charged with setting priorities, establishing best practices for digital collections creation, and evaluating potential digital collections projects. The University Archivist will support the full lifecycle of university records, which includes liaising with staff and faculty units about records management policies and the value of institutional records before transfer to the archives, as well as providing education and reference to researchers using these records of permanent value.

2 days ago

Archivist UL Standards & Engagement

Northbrook, Illinois

Master’s degree in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archives, or a master’s degree in history/public history with significant archival experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Collaborate with colleagues on communications, public relations, social media, community engagement, brand, and other teams on projects and initiatives that involve the organizations’ history.

30+ days ago

Audiovisual Archivist (Librarian) University of Houston

Houston, TX

$66,000–$68,000 / year

This position is part of the Special Collections unit, which supports teaching, learning, and scholarship, on campus and globally, with primary source collections of distinction in priority collecting areas including university archives, energy and sustainability, Houston and Texas history, women's studies, performing and visual arts, and LGBT history. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

30+ days ago

Visual Materials Archivist University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Reporting to the Head of Processing, the Visual Materials Archivist will process visual materials and other archival collections; write, publish, and revise descriptive information for archival collections using Archives Space, Alma/Primo, and other library software; supervise the Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s); complete in-house preservation and conservation of archival materials; and complete other duties as assigned. Consult with the Digital Collections department on collections for digitization and digital exhibits; Consult and collaborate with the South Caroliniana Library Instruction and Outreach Librarian on the use of visual materials collections in exhibits and programming; Provide guidance and assistance to other USC Special Collections libraries and colleagues on visual material projects.

12 days ago

Associate Archivist The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT

This job is to assist the Church History Department in its purpose to help God's children make and keep sacred covenants by building and providing access to a historically significant and useful collection of Church history records. Good judgement; organization and planning skills; ability to perceive and analyze problems; interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult donors and patrons in a professional manner.

12 days ago

Temporary Intern Graduate Archivist I City of Austin

Austin, Texas

Purpose: Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government related to benchmarked professional positions, performing advanced internship duties. The Intern Graduate position supports the Reference and Access Team with Reading Room operations, including paging materials, reshelving items, assisting patrons, supporting reference desk staff, and providing general team assistance.

7 days ago

Assistant University Archivist New York University

New York, New York

$77,000–$91,644.94 / year

New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 3+ years relevant archival experience with at least 2 years of experience in an academic or institutional archive or equivalent combination of education and experience.

30+ days ago

Visual Materials Archivist State of South Carolina

Richland County, SC

Function: Supervise Student Assistant - Supervise the Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s); plan and assign projects for the student assistant; review student assistants work at appropriate intervals and recommend any needed corrections or adjustments; review and approve timesheets Function: Consultation and Collaboration - Consult with the Digital Collections department on collections for digitization and digital exhibits; Consult and collaborate with the South Caroliniana Library Instruction and Outreach Librarian on the use of visual materials collections in exhibits and programming; Provide guidance and assistance to other USC Special Collections libraries and colleagues on visual material projects. Advertised Job Summary Reporting to the Head of Processing, the Visual Materials Archivist will process visual materials and other archival collections; write, publish, and revise descriptive information for archival collections using Archives Space, Alma/Primo, and other library software; supervise the Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s); complete in-house preservation and conservation of archival materials; and complete other duties as assigned.

10 days ago

Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist, Benson Latin American Collection, UT Libraries The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Utah

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. The Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection provides senior leadership for the acquisition, stewardship, preservation, processing, and accessibility of the collection’s rare books and manuscripts.

5 days ago

ARCHIVIST United States Air Force

Maxwell AFB, AL

$74,678–$97,087 / year

Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of the arrangement, content, and servicing of historical collections and working knowledge of other collections and procedures used to access them; Knowledge of general archival principles and procedures; Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used to assist researchers and staff members in locating and retrieving documents (paper and digital format), microfilm, audio tapes and other archival materials. Performs archival conservation and preservation work on the historic collections at the Agency; researches regulatory and policy issues; analyzes data; develops briefing slides; prepares documentation to support project needs, such as memorandums and reference papers; presents written and oral reports to supervisor or higher graded specialists, etc.

30+ days ago

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group Inc

Mobile, AL

The work will include: the organization and dubbing of ¾-inch videotapes, Beta videotapes, 1-inch videotapes, 2-inch videotapes, 16mm film, and still images the detailed logging of those assets the creation of data templates in our archive management system regular meetings with journalists and other team members to provide progress reports on our archive preservation project, and identifying interesting, engaging archive material for possible inclusion in news stories, specials, documentaries, and other programs. The Media Archivist Internship provides a unique opportunity to work at a storied local television news and broadcasting operation that is migrating its vault of local news stories, newscasts, local programs, and recorded coverage of historic events to a unified, searchable electronic archive.

30+ days ago

Archivist Assistant - Full-time Felician Sisters of North America Inc

Livonia, MI

This position will help examine files relating to the Felician Sisters collections, reviews pertinent historical literature, and analyze material to determine content and the appropriate level and type of arrangement and description as well as develop plans for accomplishing the work, including estimates of necessary resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Uphold the Felician Sisters of North America's Core Values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in Need, and Justice and Peace in all interactions with all sisters, residents, visitors and employees.

12 days ago

Archivist Zimmerman Associates Inc

Washington, DC

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI) is seeking an experienced Archivist to lead a project supporting the Music Division of a prominent federal library in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience managing archival projects and working with complex collections of musical and textual materials. The Archivist will perform a wide range of archival functions, including planning, assessment, arrangement, processing, and description of manuscripts, artifacts, and official records.

30+ days ago

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group

Alabama

30+ days ago

Film Archivist FedWriters, Inc.

Culpeper, Virginia

Responsibilities: Inspect film on the bench to identify titles, reel numbers, episodes, and element types – camera negatives, answer and release prints, workprints, optical and magnetic soundtracks, trims, and outtakes – often with no labels or title frames. Proficiency distinguishing film elements: original camera negatives, answer prints, release prints, workprints, optical and magnetic soundtracks, and composite or fragmentary materials.

6 days ago

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group Inc.

Mobile, AL

30+ days ago

Archivist Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

We seek an Archivist who is passionate about archival processing and its crucial role in fostering discovery and accessibility; who is committed to equitable representation and inclusive description; and who brings an interest in and facility with both analog and born-digital materials. The physical demands of this position include lifting and carrying boxes up to 40 pounds, managing cartloads of material weighing up to 240 pounds, frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, and bending to retrieve or reshelve collections.

19 days ago

Archivist UL Research Institutes

Northbrook, Illinois

$67,319.32–$92,564.06 / year

30 days ago

Archivist - Office of Municipal Archives & History City of Savannah GA

Savannah, GA

Masters Degree in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited graduate program), Archival Studies, Records Management or History (with demonstrated course work in archival studies) plus two years of post-graduate experience in archival records/collections accessioning, processing, arrangement, description, cataloging, classifcation, and/or preservation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Do you have a Masters Degree in Library Science (from an American Library Association accredited graduate program), Archival Studies, Records Management or History (with demonstrated course work in archival studies) plus two years of post-graduate experience in archival records/collections accessioning, processing, arrangement, description, cataloging, classifcation, and/or preservation?.

3 days ago

Associate Archivist (Three-Year, Grant-Funded, Fixed Term Position) The Museum of Modern Art

New York, NY

Part time

Performs basic preservation tasks, such as removing staples and paperclips, sleeving delicate items within mylar, etc. and implementing other conservation measures as necessary. The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for an Associate Archivist in its Archives, Library and Research Collections Department.

30+ days ago

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Archivist Jobs in the United States

University Archivist Indiana University

Archivist UL Standards & Engagement

Audiovisual Archivist (Librarian) University of Houston

Visual Materials Archivist University of South Carolina

Associate Archivist The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints

Temporary Intern Graduate Archivist I City of Austin

Assistant University Archivist New York University

Visual Materials Archivist State of South Carolina

Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist, Benson Latin American Collection, UT Libraries The University of Texas at Austin

ARCHIVIST United States Air Force

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group Inc

Archivist Assistant - Full-time Felician Sisters of North America Inc

Archivist Zimmerman Associates Inc

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group

Film Archivist FedWriters, Inc.

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026. Nexstar Media Group Inc.

Archivist Harvard University

Archivist UL Research Institutes

Archivist - Office of Municipal Archives & History City of Savannah GA

Associate Archivist (Three-Year, Grant-Funded, Fixed Term Position) The Museum of Modern Art

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