About this role

Researching the history of the Law Society’s Great Library
Preparing activities to mark the bicentennial of the library in 2027
Locate, evaluate, and analyze material relating to the Great Library
Conduct secondary source and image research
Digitizing relevant records and material according to archival standards
Organizing material and ingesting documents into a SharePoint library
Re-describing material in the archival collection according to archival standards
Participating in activity planning meetings and departmental team meetings

Enrolled in a graduate-level archives / information studies university degree
Previous experience working in an archives
Familiarity with scanning equipment and software
Familiarity with copyright and its application to materials in all media
Familiarity with applying the Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
Experience using Adobe, Minisis CAMS (archives management system), and SharePoint are assets
Excellent research, analytical, communication, and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Archival Research Assistant, Corporate Records and Archives

Key skills