Archivist

Archivist

Work as an Archivist and play a critical role in shaping how historical records and cultural assets are managed, preserved, and accessed use your expertise to simulate real-world archival scenarios and contribute to the development of advanced AI systems that support archival best practices

Details

• Job type: Contract (Full-time or Part-time)
• Location: Remote

Day-to-day

• Organize, classify, and maintain both physical and digital archival collections in accordance with industry standards
• Develop and implement preservation strategies to safeguard historical and contemporary records
• Research the provenance and significance of documents, authenticating and describing materials for cataloging purposes
• Prepare detailed document descriptions and metadata to enhance the discoverability of archival resources
• Establish and uphold policies for public access, ensuring user needs and confidentiality considerations are balanced
• Provide expert reference support to researchers, staff, and the public, facilitating effective material retrieval
• Contribute to the training of AI systems by simulating archival management scenarios and sharing domain expertise

You bring

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in archival management, records classification, or a related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in both physical and digital archiving practices
• Advanced knowledge of historical research, document authentication, and provenance studies
• In-depth understanding of preservation methodologies for various media formats
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on clarity and detail
• Experience preparing and managing descriptive records, catalogs, and metadata for archival materials
• Ability to establish and interpret access policies while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance

Bonus

• Experience supporting outreach, acquisitions, or educational initiatives related to archival collections
• Familiarity with AI or technology-driven projects in the archival or library science sector
• Advanced degree in Archival Science, Library Science, History, or a related discipline