Historical Documents Cataloger

The Africa Institute

The Historical Documents Cataloger is responsible for cataloguing and classifying the accumulated collection of documents housed in the university archive, and contributing to the completion of specialized archival collections. This role aims to support the curricular and research needs of the Global Studies University (GSU) by organizing and providing access to historical documentary content in a scholarly and systematic manner, in accordance with recognized archival standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cataloging and classifying the historical document collection at the university archive according to International Council on Archives (ICA) standards.
• Organizing documents chronologically or thematically while preserving their original order and archival context
• Contributing to the development of specialized archival collections that support academic and research programs
• Analyzing the content of documents to determine their historical and research significance
• Entering metadata into electronic archival management systems
• Participating in digitization and electronic description of documents when needed
• Ensuring the secure and organized preservation of sensitive documents
• Assisting in the preparation of research guides and support materials for users of historical documents
• Upholding the highest standards of historical and contextual accuracy in handling archival material

The above duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be amended, modified, or supplemented as the needs of Global Studies University (GSU) evolve. The incumbent is expected to carry out any other related tasks, as assigned by the Archive Officer, in line with the objectives of the role.