Archivist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for archivist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight for accessioning, preparation of processing plans, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in accordance with accepted standards and practices.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficient with Archibus or other CAFM / IWMS facilities management systems preferred
• Preliminary knowledge of Revit and BIM preferred
• Experience with Document Management Systems (DMS) preferred
• Familiarity with relevant digital projects (digitization, publication, online research and access services, ) and tools (metadata creation and manipulation, content verification and transformation)
• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file
• Technically competent to ensure content is preserved appropriately, with an awareness of agreed conventions and rights considerations
• Excellent research skills in searching catalogued and un-catalogued archives and the skills to continue the development of the NBC News archive, encompassing both video and stills

I would like to submit my application for the archivist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and consultation to Rose Library curators and archivists on digital archives work, policies, and best practices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Certified Records Manager
• Certified Archivist
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival processing techniques and standards for born-digital records
• Experience applying standards and schemas such as DACS, EAD, MARC, PREMIS, METS, and MODS for descriptive, structural, and preservation metadata
• Familiarity with processing tools used for born-digital records
• Experience providing reference services in an archives or manuscripts repository
• Experience with records management and knowledge of records management practices
• Experience with ArchivesSpace and/or Archivist Toolkit, other content management systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of archivist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight for major functional activities of the University Archives including records management, collection development, public services, arrangement and description, teaching, exhibitions, public programs, and other core activities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Willingness to work closely with editorial teams filing stories for different platforms by reading scripts and helping solve video challenges
• Excellent understanding of the news market and NBC audience dynamics and brings this context to each production
• A sense of humour and a high patience threshold!
• Experience with digital preservation, metadata and access tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of archival practices, policies, procedures and standards
• Web development experience in Drupal and HTML
• Experience implementing NASA standards for digital archiving
• Experience curating a science information or physical collection

I am excited to be applying for the position of archivist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for access to born digital records by providing description- and access-related support for the development and implementation of the Digital Vault.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• MS in Information Science or Library Science with an emphasis on Archives
• Knowledge of archival management systems
• Knowledge of current trends, tools, and protocols in digital archiving and preservation
• Florida government
• Florida public records
• Florida history
• Historical research techniques and trends
• Archival methodology, practices and standards

I am excited to be applying for the position of archivist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for access to mandated archival collections including security of collections being used, researching collections to fulfill access requests, interpreting copyright and confidentiality restrictions, and following up on questions regarding access to mandated archival collections.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with repository systems such as Fedora/Islandora, DSpace, or Hydra
• Able to work on projects and provide administrative support to proposals
• Sit a great deal of the time
• Working knowledge of CFRs relevant to FDA/CVM and EPA
• Excellent research skills including familiarity working with primary materials, secondary sources
• Completion of some college level courses preferred
• Post-graduate qualification in Archives and Records Management
• Registered member of the Archives and Records Association, or working towards this