BMO Financial Group US
Institution/Company Organization Type - Corporate or Legal
Position Title - Cataloging Archivist
Position Type - Full-Time, Temporary
Benefits - No
Salary Range - $56,000 - $65,000
Is ACA Certification required or preferred? - Preferred
Able to apply if a provisional CA or agree to take CA exam within 1 year of hire? - Yes
Position: Cataloging Archivist
Location: Naperville, Illinois
1 year contract
Our US Corporate Archives is responsible for the oversight of the permanent records and historical artifacts for BMO Financial Group US operations which dates back to 1847.
Reporting to the Corporate Archivist, the position consists of cataloging a rich collection of heritage records and artefacts which document our historical operations in the US. Responsibilities include accessioning, cataloging, digitizing, and performing preservation activities for permanent storage. Occasional research activities will be required. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with limited on-site supervision following training.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Primary Activities: Cataloging historical and born digital collections.
Helping to facilitate the transfer of records and artifacts to the department
Performing basic preservation activities to safeguard the material
Cataloging all records and artefacts using inhouse standards
Digitizing collections for accessibility
Secondary Activities: Assist in responding to research requests
Perform research activities using the database to respond to internal and external research requests
Digitize applicable records/images to respond to requests
Review access and copyright information for records
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge:
Graduate degree in MLIS, specializing in Archival Science
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated experience describing and providing access to archival records
Training in archival management and techniques of preservation
Knowledge of emerging trends in archival processing, access & management
Knowledge of specialized archival software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills:
Strong communication and inter-personal skills
Excellent writing skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational/time management skills
Experience with identification & management of confidential and other sensitive documents
Archival skills in preservation & handling of delicate materials to industry standards.
Frequent movement, moderate exertion and the ability to lift or move up to 40lbs is required.
A driver’s license
Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to Shawna.Satz@BMO.com.
We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.