Archives Coordinator

This position reports to the Head of Special Collections and Archives and assists with processing university and manuscript collections, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats. The focus of the position is to expand access to archival collections by encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Archives West consortium and by contributing to the library’s historical blog, Idaho Harvester. This position supports outreach by creating online exhibits and digital collections as well as assisting with the creation and installation of physical displays in and outside of the library. Providing patron reference service, including assisting with orders and inquiries, is an important component of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.