Part-Time Archivist - Oradell Public Library
Job Description:
Part-Time Archivist
Oradell Free Public
Library (Oradell, NJ)
Hours: Twelve (12) – fifteen
(15) hours per week (Flexible schedule)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About the Position
The Oradell Public
Library seeks a self-starter and meticulous, motivated, and community-minded part-time
Archivist to manage and enhance its Local History Collection. This
role is ideal for an experienced archivist or a librarian/archivist-in-training
passionate about preserving the unique heritage of a small New Jersey town.
Responsibilities
- Recommend
current professional archival program / software and migrate existing
digital archives
- Arrange,
describe, and preserve archival materials, including photographs,
manuscripts, newspapers, maps, and ephemera
- Create
and maintain finding aids and catalog records according to archival
standards
- Collaborate
with library staff and Borough Historian – Archivist to digitize and
promote access to historical materials
- Engage
and train interns to assist with the digitizing program
- Respond
to research requests from the public, local historians, and genealogists
- Develop
exhibits and public programming to showcase the collection
- Recommend
best practices for preservation, storage, and acquisitions
- Identify
opportunities for grants, partnerships, and community engagement
Qualifications
Required:
- Demonstrated
archival experience (may be through work, internships, or coursework)
- Familiarity
with archival arrangement and description standards (e.g., DACS, MARC)
- Strong
organizational, research, and communication skills
- Ability
to work independently and manage time effectively
- Enthusiasm
for local history and public service
Preferred but not
required:
- Master’s
in Library Science (MLS), Archives, History, or related field
- Experience
with digitization projects or digital asset management systems
- Knowledge
of New Jersey history or genealogy resources
To Apply
Please email in one
document attachment a cover letter, a resume, and three references (including
telephone numbers and email addresses) with "Archivist (Part-Time) -
<YOUR NAME>" as the Subject line to oradelllibrary@gmail.com.
Help us preserve the stories that shaped the
Borough of Oradell. We look forward to welcoming someone who values history,
community, and access to knowledge.
Application link or email address: https://oradellpubliclibrary.org/about/jobs/
Salary range or hourly wage: $25 to $30 per hour
MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.
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