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Special Collections Coordinator & University Archivist, University of Northern Iowa (apply by Sept. 19)

  • 1.  Special Collections Coordinator & University Archivist, University of Northern Iowa (apply by Sept. 19)

    Posted Aug 29, 2016 10:23 AM

    Position Title: Special Collections Coordinator & University Archivist
    Job Category: Faculty
    Type of Position: Tenure-Track
    Full Consideration Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
    Advertising Started on: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
    College: Library
    Department: Library


    Salary: $56,266.00 to Commensurate


    Position Details: https://jobs.uni.edu/faculty/view/51109


    Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
    Service Schedule: Academic Year + 1 Month
    Position Description:
    The University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library seeks a collaborative and innovative individual to serve as Special Collections Coordinator & University Archivist. The successful candidate will provide leadership and strategic direction for the unit, which collects, preserves, and provides access to rare and valuable collections of books, manuscripts, and institutional records in a variety of formats (media, maps, AV materials and photographs).


    Rod Library is interested in building a destination manuscript collection connected to curriculum that began through the acquisition of Robert James Waller’s papers. This position is expected to expand access to, encourage utilization of, and promote these collections, and may be involved in conceptualizing and building a new Special Collections & University Archives space.The unit is part of the Library’s newly created Learning & Research Division, which includes information literacy instruction, outreach, reference, liaison program, and Learning Commons, as well as Museum, Youth, Fine & Performing Arts collections. Information about the collections and institutional history is available at https://www.library.uni.edu/collections/special-collections.


    This is a non-administrative tenure-track faculty position. Participation in library and institutional committees, professional associations and public professional service is expected, as is ongoing research, scholarship, and/or creative work.


    Additional responsibilities include setting vision and strategic direction for Special Collections & University Archives; supervising and supporting two staff; monitoring and evaluating trends and developments relevant to special collections and archives in academic libraries; coordinating processing, inventorying, interpretation, and preservation of collections; forging effective relationships with internal and external partners; providing reference and research assistance to University and larger community; teaching library or research instruction sessions for upper- and lower-level classes and presenting informational sessions to faculty and other groups; participating in departmental, university, and community outreach; providing policy, advice and training to campus units to organize, retain and transfer appropriate records to Archives; engaging in regular assessment practices to ensure that collections and services meet needs of University students and faculty; working closely with Digital Scholarship Unit and UNI Museum; contributing to donor relations and development initiatives by pursuing grant and other funding opportunities; participating in appropriate professional associations; serving on library, university, and professional committees; and engaging in research, scholarship, and creative work.


    Education Requirements:
    ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent required.
    Required Qualifications:
    Required qualifications include minimum of two years of professional work experience in archives and special collections; demonstrated knowledge of current theories, trends, standards and practices of archival services in academic libraries; supervisory experience; and demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication as well as problem-solving skills.
    Desirable Qualifications:
    Preferred qualifications include second graduate or other advanced degree; formal archival training or certification as an archivist; demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts and knowledge of digital formats and standards, including XML, EAD and Dublin Core; experience using archival and content management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, and Archon; evidence of competence in planning and project management ; teaching experience; and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.


    Online Application Required Documents


    Required Documents: Curriculum Vita
    Professional References: Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
    Number of References: 3
    Cover Letter: A plain text cover letter is required.


    To start the Online Application: https://jobs.uni.edu/faculty/view/51109


    Contact Information


    Alert
    Attention: Your curriculum vita should not be sent to the contact below. The curriculum vita will be attached during the Online Application Process.


    Contact: Angela Pratesi - angela.pratesi@uni.edu
    Rod Library 443
    Phone: 319-273-6257
    Department URL: http://www.library.uni.edu/


     


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