Archive Officer

Purpose of the Job: To preserve Company information and data by safekeeping of employees’ records and valuable documents.   Main Duties and Responsibilities: Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.  Acquire and process new archival materials and maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalogue cards according to system used.  Manage archival materials by placing items on reserve for archival patrons, checking items in and out of archival, and removing outdated items.    Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.  Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.  Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.  Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.  Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.  Initiate the discarding of inactive files or other materials. Performing similar activities as instructed from immediate supervisor.