JR102258 Library Services Specialist - Archives & Special Collections (Contingent II - Grant Funded) (Open)
Department: Library, JM
Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Open Date: 11-10-2026
Close Date:
$48,138 - $55,146
Job Description
The Library Services Specialist will be responsible for supporting the work of the Archives and Special Collections (ARSPC) department of Bowie State University’s Thurgood Marshall Library. The position works under the guidance of the Special Collections and Archives Librarian. Operations include processing, arranging, describing, and digitizing archival and special collections, and entry of descriptions into ArchivesSpace, MD-SOAR, and Alma Primo.
Responsibilities
- Preserves, arranges, and describes varying types of records, including but not limited to text-based, photographs, manuscripts, audiovisual, and digital records
- Enters archival descriptions into Archives Space and MD-SOAR.
- Enters catalog information into Alma Primo
- Digitizes text-based and photographic materials
- Assists the Archives and Special Collections Librarian
- Assist patrons at the Circulation Desk, as needed
- Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-year of archival or library technician experience
- Highly developed attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written skills and listening skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Familiar with Archives Space
- Able to lift and move materials up to 40 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree - Archival Studies
Additional Job Information
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.
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