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The Library and Archives Commission is seeking a highly skilled Archivist I to join our team. As an Archivist I, you will be responsible for performing routine archival work, including organizing, analyzing, and preserving records, archives, and manuscripts.

• Organize and process government records and manuscripts in various formats, including electronic.
• Prepare indexes, inventories, EAD/DACS-compliant finding aids, and metadata, and provide information for catalog records, in accordance with accepted standards.
• Research, review, and appraise government records and manuscripts in all formats for archival value; recommend appropriate disposition; review records retention schedule appraisals.
• Facilitate transfers of archival records from state agencies and donations of manuscripts from individuals; prepare accession records.
• May review records for information excepted from disclosure by the Texas Public Information Act and assist with redaction of restricted records, which may include disturbing images or information.
• Provide basic reference, research, and technical assistance to State Archives customers in person, by phone, or mail.
• Perform basic collection preservation, holdings maintenance, and relocation as required; identify and recommend candidates for conservation treatment.
• Attend work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in history, government, library science, or related discipline, with at least 3 semester hours completed in archival administration.
• Work experience which can include intern, capstone, or volunteer experience equal to at least 6 months in the arrangement and description of archives and manuscripts.
• Experience using word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

• Experience using DACS, EAD, XML, and MARC.
• Experience conducting research or assisting others in an archive setting.
• Experience accessioning archival materials.
• Experience processing and preparing finding aids for government records or manuscripts.
• Experience appraising government records or manuscripts.
• Experience processing electronic records.
• Experience working with database or archival content management systems.
• Coursework in Texas history and/or government.
• Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act.
• Certified Archivist designation.
• Digital Archives Specialist certificate.

• Knowledge of archival methodology, practices, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of archival principles, techniques, and standards in order to make critical judgments in the analysis and processing of materials in a variety of media, including appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and reference.
• Knowledge of standard research practices.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to work semi-independently and to exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to collect, organize, research, and interpret information from various sources and to compose descriptive narratives.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write articles, reports, or annotations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and perform work independently.