ARCHIVIST 0848

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for collecting, evaluating, systemizing, preserving, and making available for reference public records and documents. The employee administers one or more specialized collections of books, manuscripts, letters, memorabilia, maps, historical records, local newspapers, photographs and other pertinent materials. The materials within the collection are catalogued and arranged for display and reference use. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of manuscript, microfilm and photograph files and for doing reference work so that materials may be ordered and responses sent to inquiries from library patrons. Supervision is received through conferences and observation of displays. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Preserves public records and documents;

Plans the selection and acquisition of materials;

Arranges collections of materials for display;

Responds to inquiries about the collection and researches materials in response to letters.

Performs reference work for the purchase of materials;

Prepares and maintains a system of descriptive cataloging for collections;

Manages files or manuscripts, microfilm, photographs, newspapers, historical records and other materials;

Makes field trips to evaluate collections and arranges for their acquisition.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of library techniques; good knowledge of bibliographical tools and resources; good knowledge of the methods and procedures of material acquisition and display; good knowledge of the value and historical significance of items to be acquired for library collections; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to plan and coordinate displays and resource files; ability to comprehend users' needs quickly and accurately; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Library Science, History or a related field, and two (2) years of professional archival experience.

NOTE: Specific course-work in archival studies may be substituted for up to one (1) year of experience.

R03/20/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03