Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian - The
University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time position
as an Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian (Librarian 1
or 2) in the School of Law, located in Hartford, CT. Reporting to the
Head of Research and Instruction, the Archives and Special Collections
Research Librarian manages the law library’s archives and special
collections and provides reference and research services to faculty,
students, staff, and members of the public.
SELECT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect,
preserve, and provide access to materials that document the history of
the Law School; Provide assistance with archival research to law school
faculty, administration, and other departments; Develop and manage
special projects, such as oral histories, displays, and online exhibits;
Identify items with preservation or conservation concerns and work with
library management to determine an appropriate treatment plan; Plan and
oversee digitization projects and collaborate with stakeholders to
maintain and expand the library’s digital collections; Prepare subject
guides, finding aids, and bibliographies; Perform outreach and marketing
to law school and university constituencies; Maintain library special
collections, including determining if items meet criteria under the
collection development policy for inclusion in the collection,
processing and preservation, collection management, and monitoring
climate and security; Provide reference assistance to law library
patrons in person and virtually, including regular participation in
evening and weekend rotations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Appointment at Librarian 1:
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA
accredited program; Work experience in a library setting; Demonstrated
analytical and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to explain
and clarify information to supervisory and support staff possessing
varying degrees of aptitude; Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal,
and written communication skills; Ability to work collegially with
diverse groups; Evidence of participation in professional development;
Ability to work evenings and/or weekend hours.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Appointment at Librarian 2: Minimum of three years related professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS for an Appointment at a Librarian 1 or 2:
One (1) to three (3) years or more of experience in an academic
library, special library, or archives; Experience with providing
reference services in an academic library, special library or archives;
Knowledge of best practices in classifying and maintaining archival
materials; Knowledge of digitization processes and associated metadata
standards; Familiarity with academic or legal databases; Demonstrated
ability to work successfully in a team-based environment.
TO APPLY: Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs,
Staff Positions, Search #495797 to upload a resume, cover letter, and
contact information for three (3) professional references.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at this link.
The
University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does
the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers
and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity,
and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s
top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical
link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse
University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women,
veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
