JOB
Under general supervision, provides intellectual control and access to digital and other permanent records of state agencies and local government subdivisions that have been transferred to the state archives for preservation and accessibility. Specific duties will include: Reproduces government and other historical records on a variety of scanning equipment to create digital assets in a variety of formats following in-house archival and preservation standards and ensures assets are properly described, labeled and stored within the agency's digital storage system. Accessions and maintains intellectual control of permanent preservation microfilm following in-house guidelines and procedures, including de-accessioning and disposing of non-permanent microfilm and the creation of finding aids and guides to provide accessibility to specific microfilm rolls or series.Advises and provides assistance regarding historical or genealogical research to onsite researchers. Assists the Electronic Records Archivist with the development and operation of a born digital preservation program to include preparing and cataloging electronic records for ingest in to digital repository.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor’s degree in history, political science, public administration or a related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principals and techniques of archival theory, practice and research. Knowledge of South Carolina history and government organization. General knowledge of digital records issues. Ability to communicate in a clear and efficient manner, both orally and in writing.Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, staff, and other professionals. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Access software. Ability to lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height required.