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Apply for Job Job ID366064 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Job Code: 0001-Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual Hourly Rate: $18 Hours/Availability: 10 hours per week, working hours will be between M-F 9a-4:30p. This is a 3-4 month temporary and Casual position Reports to: Head of Archival Processing - Micah (Lisa) Janette Department Name: Archives and Special Collections Unit Overview: The University of Minnesota Libraries Department of Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is one of the largest archival holdings in the country. The Department comprises 14 distinct collecting units, most of which include archival materials, and has relationships with other special collections units in the Libraries, including the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine and the Andersen Horticultural Library. Job Duties: Report to and work closely with Head of Archival Processing to follow processing best practices, utilizing DACS best practices. Participate in relevant archival processing and content management system training. With the assistance of the Head of Archival Processing, develop a work plan for project completion. Rehouse, arrange, and describe the archival collection. Identify and make recommendations regarding deaccessioning and/or restrictions. Identify and make recommendations regarding preservation for fragile, deteriorating, or damaged material. Identify and make recommendations regarding identification of, specialized rehousing for, and arrangement of oversize archival material. Research and draft historical and scope notes. Complete a DACS compliant multi-level finding aid for the processed collection. Qualifications Basic: Possess strong written and spoken communication skills Possess ability to follow directions and achieve goals under strict time constraints Be comfortable working independently Have advanced computer experience/knowledge Have experience using Microsoft and Google document applications Preferred: Have experience with archival material. Have experience using content management systems About the Department Unit Overview: The University of Minnesota Libraries Department of Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is one of the largest archival holdings in the country. The Department comprises 14 distinct collecting units, most of which include archival materials, and has relationships with other special collections units in the Libraries, including the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine and the Andersen Horticultural Library. Pay and Benefits Pay: $18/hour Benefits are not available for this temporary and Casual position. 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