Archives and Special Collections Librarian

Archives and Special Collections Librarian

Requirements

• American Library Association-accredited Master’s degree (e.g., MA/MLS/MLIS/MIS) completed by December 2024
• Demonstrated experience in academic libraries or other archival institutions
• Experience arranging, describing, and providing access to physical manuscript collections
• Experience in providing reference and research services for archival materials
• The ability to perform physical activities associated with the archival environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated through the application and interview process

Responsibilities

• Organizes, curates, and provides intellectual and physical access to rare books, manuscripts, historical documents, and university records
• Creates finding aids using best practices and standards including DACS and EAD for online patron research
• Implements basic preservation and conservation methods to extend the life of physical and digital materials
• Works with Dean and Coordinator to draft and implement standards for appropriate climate and environmental standards
• Works with a records management team to provide a university records retention schedule and user training
• Works with Coordinator to advise and assist researchers in the use of archival materials in research activities as needed
• Supports the Coordinator’s work with donors of archival and special collections materials both internal and external to the organization, including providing consultation in recommending collection additions and identifying curation and preservation concerns
• Participates in development and implementation of policies and standards relevant to special collections
• Hires, supervises and trains student employees
• Works closely with Coordinator and Outreach Team to promote collections through physical and online exhibitions, publications, presentations, instruction, teaching, and other outreach activities
• Provides support for faculty and student success as a library liaison to assigned disciplines
• Engages in professional activities and participates in various University or Library committees and groups
• Maintains professional knowledge base and skills through continued professional development and research
• The nature of this work requires the majority of work hours to be spent in person. Typical work hours include Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organization and follow-through skills to ensure achievement of objectives within established timeframes, working independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational and work environment
• The ability to collect, share, and utilize data to make informed decisions
• Experience supervising the work of student employees
• Experience with relevant technology platforms associated with special and archival collections (e.g., ArchivesSpace, Archive-It, Digital Commons)
• Familiarity with climate and environmental standards for archival facilities
• Certificate or educational concentration in archives
• Experience using metadata standards such as RDF, Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, PREMIS, or DACS
• Experience navigating the legal and ethical issues affecting privacy, content restrictions, digital rights management, and access to archival materials
• Experience engaging diverse communities through the planning and implementation of programing and the curation of exhibitions