LIBRARY ARCHIVE ASSISTANT

Description

Desert Botanical Garden is regarded as one of the top botanical gardens in the world and a leader in conservation of desert plants. The Schilling Library is a focused, special collection that provides resources for researchers and educators and is the steward of the Garden’s historic records. We seek an individual with an interest in preserving history to assist in archiving the Garden’s institutional records. 

The successful candidate will work part-time (temporary) under the direction of the Garden’s Head Librarian.

Position Purpose

To support the Library’s archival collection by processing and preserving the Garden’s organizational papers in accordance with accepted standards and practices.

Essential Duties

• Assist librarian organize archival materials, making them accessible to users. 
• Arrange, box and log materials for inclusion in the library archive.
• Create and maintain records of archival materials.. 
• Communicate regularly with the librarian, librarian volunteers and members of the Garden staff. 
• Perform routine procedures to preserve the materials, which may include handling delicate items and ensuring proper storage conditions. 
• Utilize archiving concepts and processes with a variety of media. 

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Requirements

• Interest in preserving history.
• Ability to work closely with others as well as independently.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word
• Interest and appreciation for libraries and archives desired.
• Knowledge of archiving concepts and processes with a variety of media a plus.
• Familiarity with archiving a plus. 
• Organization skills for arranging and maintaining collections.
• Attention to Detail
• Customer service and communication skills to interact with users and provide assistance.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment. 

Internal Communication

Regular communication with the librarian, library volunteers and members of the Garden staff.

External Communication

None required

Working Conditions

Office environment with moderate physical activity involved when lifting and moving boxes up to 30 pounds. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made, when necessary and feasible, to allow a qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Desert Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The Garden fosters and supports workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion to honor the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all, to celebrate successes, and to cultivate individual and institutional excellence.

All employees will help add to the Garden’s diversity and fully embrace it. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and deliverables of the role. This is not a contract and should not be viewed as such. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or his/her/their designee.