Project Processing Archivist – Temporary, Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley

About the role

The University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Project Processing Archivist for a two-year project, with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding, to support the processing of literary collections.

Responsibilities

• Archival processing of analog, born-digital, and hybrid archival collections
• Applying tools used in the special collections and archival communities (e.g., ArchivesSpace, OCLC, Alma, TreeSize, and ePADD)
• Contributing to project management, which might include helping to manage project documentation, supporting meetings, and contributing to problem-solving and analysis
• Overseeing the work of student library employees as needed
• Consulting and collaborating, as needed, with staff in other Bancroft and UC Berkeley Library units to ensure appropriate processing of varying formats
• Assisting in planning a public research symposium related to the processed collections supported by the Mellon Foundation grant
• Preparing social media and blog posts and a research guide related to the processed collections
• Serving a regular weekly two-hour shift on a public services desk

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program
• Advanced degree
• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution program or equivalent international degree
• One year of experience processing archival materials
• Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory
• Knowledge of and/or experience applying efficient archival processing guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of and/or experience with processing born-digital archival collections
• Knowledge of and/or experience with metadata standards like MARC, EAD, and DACS
• Knowledge of and/or experience using ArchivesSpace, Alma (or other integrated library systems), and other collection information management systems
• Knowledge of and/or experience with project management
• Demonstrated analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Benefits

The UC Berkeley Library is committed to supporting and encouraging respect and empathy, and nurturing a culture where all employees thrive. The Library seeks candidates who recognize and appreciate one another’s contributions, expertise, and accomplishments, and will strive to provide equitable access to a diverse set of collections and services.

Pay

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum and maximum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t26-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,349-$91,797 (Associate Librarian, Increment 1-6).

Schedule

The anticipated start is as early as Spring 2026. Start date is flexible. Position duration is two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding.