Department: Library
Type of Position: Full Time Regular
40 Hours per week/52 weeks per year
Position Posted until filled
Primary responsibilities include:
• provides access to archival and manuscript collections through finding aids, catalog records and other descriptive means
•
provides reference, consultation and instruction services related to
those collections, in conjunction with the other staff of the Watkinson
Library
•
actively engages in outreach to promote the use of the
collections—particularly student use of primary source materials,
including mounting exhibitions and facilitating public programs and
publications that promote the College and its history
• pursues grant funding and development opportunities in consultation with the Head Curator
• serves as records manager for the Watkinson Library, and facilitates campus-wide records management activities and compliance.
The
successful candidate will be an energetic, creative, and
forward-thinking individual who will view the archives not just as the
records of an organization, but as an invaluable historical resource
indelibly linked to local, regional, and national history—from the early
republic to the present—which can be utilized pedagogically in a wide
variety of ways.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MLS from an ALA-accredited program; advanced degree in a liberal arts discipline desirable
• three (3) or more years of professional experience in an archives or manuscript repository.
•
experience in the development and management of archival collections,
including the identification, acquisition, storage, access, and
preservation of college archives (or equivalent), utilizing “More
Product Less Process” (MPLP)concepts
•
demonstrated experience with and knowledge of best practices regarding
records management protocols and retention schedules (for both paper and
born-digital records)
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experience with archival database applications, web-based technologies,
digitization technologies, and current data structure and content
standards (e.g., MARC, EAD, DACS, Dublin Core, METS, and MODS)
• knowledge of and experience with current preservation and conservation standards for manuscript and archival material
• supervisory or project management experience
• demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders
• commitment to ongoing professional development; excellent oral and written communication skills
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experience with archival software, social media technologies, digital
repository platforms, copyright issues in a digital environment, and the
creation of in-house and online exhibitions is desirable.
Special Instructions to applicants:
Ability to lift cartons weighing up to 40 lbs, to move heavily-laden library carts.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting number S00272
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter