Archivist Assistant 1

Assists with the planning, organizing, and maintenance of a specified print and/or non-print archival collection. Participates in research activities based on archival materials. May assist with reference inquiries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with determining manuscript arrangement.
2. Assists with preparation of collection inventories.
3. Prepares appropriate preservation housing.
4. Provide background research on collections and creators.
5. Preparation of biographical and scope notes for finding aids.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at UNM for a minimum of 6 credit hours during the normal school year or 3 credit hours during Summer
• Three years related experience or graduate level degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge of processing archival collections
• Experience answering reference questions in a special collections environment
• Knowledge of UNM history
• Good historical research skills.
• Good language and communication skills.
• Proven ability for independent decision-making.
• Attention to detail

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