Archives Assessment Initiative Consultant

Objectives & Deliverables

• Conduct a comprehensive survey to determine the size, scope, and condition of HIAS Holocaust era holdings.
• Establish clear prioritization criteria for digitizing Holocaust era-related materials.
• Develop recommendations for a modern cataloging framework based on archival standards such as ISAD(G) and DACS.
• Develop and share recommendations to help shape a long-term strategy for digital preservation and public access in collaboration with external archival and museum partners.
• Safely handle archival records according to established guidelines.
• Perform regular quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy of work completed.
• Maintain progress to ensure timely completion of work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Experience in archival practices and management, or a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work.
  • Enrollment in or graduation from an MLS/MLIS program with a concentration in archives or other graduate degree with archival experience.
  • Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Holocaust-related archival materials and immigration history and familiarity with stakeholders within the field.
  • Familiarity with digitization technologies, metadata standards, and archival software.
  • Familiarity working with audiovisual collections and/or oversized materials.
  • Experience using ArchivesSpace and/or other relevant platform.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience using AI to support digitization efforts.