Corestaff Services is seeking a Time-Based Media Archivist to support a critical project aimed at enhancing the care, preservation, and accessibility of time-based media (TBM) collections. This project includes archival film footage, oral and audio testimonies, and recorded sound materials in both digital and analog formats.
The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to document and analyze current practices, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. Additionally, the archivist will help develop and test workflows for the acquisition, inventory, and digitization of TBM materials while contributing to a long-term strategic roadmap for managing these collections.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a detailed analysis of past and current TBM treatment practices.
- Design and implement workflows for curatorial intake, inventory, and movement of materials.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a holistic strategy for TBM collection care, including staffing recommendations and technical requirements.
- Execute a pilot project to test and refine workflows and procedures.
- Create and update metadata records in ArchivesSpace, including item-level and collection-level descriptions.
- Perform quality assurance and control on digitized files based on established standards.
- Research and draft reports documenting current practices, identifying gaps, and providing actionable recommendations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Archival Science, Library Science, Museum Studies, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working with audio, video, or film in an archival, museum, or library setting.
- Knowledge of collections management systems (e.g., ArchivesSpace).
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage complex workflows.
- Excellent writing and reporting skills.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of time-based media formats, codecs, and preservation best practices.
- Experience developing workflows for the care of complex archival materials.
- Familiarity with technical standards for metadata and digital object management.
- Prior experience conducting pilot or discovery projects.
Work Environment and Schedule
This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work 2-4 days per week. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays.