Job Analysis Part 2

In my previous post, I took a look at a job posting for an “Audio Visual Project Archivist” and discussed how this job or a similar one would influence my career path. For this post, I am going to take the job analysis one step further to create a plan of how I will obtain the skills and education to hold a position of similar stature.

Qualifications Needed for the Position

- Master’s Degree in library and information science or in history and/or two years of relevant professional experience processing complex collections

- Knowledge of current metadata and descriptive standards: DACS, EAD, Dublin Core

- Knowledge of preservation standards and archives/record management theory and practice

- Familiarity with web publishing platforms

- Experience processing collections containing audiovisual material

- Ability to manage a project team

Steps to Possessing the Necessary Qualifications

        Although I do not currently possess any of these qualifications at the moment, I am making progress towards them. If everything goes as planned, I will have a Master’s Degree in LIS and a Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration by the Fall of 2015. In order to receive a Certificate in Archival Administration, the majority of my classes at Wayne State will cover archival topics. Beginning in May, I will be taking the “Intro to Library and Archival Conservation” course, which along with the Archival Administration course that I will be taking in the Fall, should give me a handle on preservation standards and archival theory. During the Winter semester of 2015, I intend to take the “Administration of Visual Collections” course, which will better qualify me to work with audiovisual material. As well, I am currently a curatorial intern at Meadow Brook Hall and a collections volunteer at Troy Historic Village. Both positions are providing me with experience working with collections and technology such PastPerfect. Even with all this on my future resume, I do believe I will need more experience to gain a position such as the one I have been discussing. Hopefully, I can gain the needed experience over time with more volunteer and internship opportunities.

Reference
Audio Visual Project Archivist for Hagley's David Sarnoff Collection. (2014, March 21).
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