Davidson College seeks a collaborative and innovative College Archivist and Records Management Coordinator to join an active and engaged archives and special collections team. This person will partner with the Digital Archivist, Special Collections Librarian, and other members of the Research, Teaching, and Collections department to provide collections administration, records management, and reference, instruction, and outreach to the on- and off-campus community.
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Primary Responsibilities
Collections Administration
Identify and acquire essential administrative, historical, and legal records of the college and manuscript collections that document the local area, including paper and electronic documents, audiovisual materials, and artifacts
Provide appropriate cataloging and preservation work for archival and manuscript materials following national standards
In collaboration with Digital Archivist create databases and online resources for finding aids, digital collections, and department website
Reference and Instruction
Provide on-site and electronic reference assistance regarding archival and manuscript collections to researchers, including students, faculty, staff from departments across campus, alumni, and visitors
Serve as a resource for local and college history for the campus and area community
Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop course-integrated archival and special collections instruction
Collaboration and Outreach
Provide outreach opportunities both on- and off-campus to promote archival awareness and college and local history
Participate in departmental planning; partner with archives, special collections, and other library staff to develop policies and priorities related to digitization, print and electronic records, and preservation
Collaborate with faculty, library staff, and other college staff on campus- and community-wide projects, including grants, fundraising, and multicultural activities
Act as a subject liaison to academic departments to meet the collection and communication needs of faculty
Records Management
Coordinate the college's records management program by: working with all college offices to establish and revise retention schedules; managing the transfer and storage of inactive records; providing reference assistance with inactive records; and documenting the appropriate destruction of records
Develop policies and procedures for electronic records in collaboration with the Digital Archivist
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Library/Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
At least five years of full-time professional archives experience
Experience in archival collection administration, including accessioning, processing, and deaccessioning collections
Experience with descriptive standards (DACS and Dublin Core)
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in records management
Commitment to working with the public and providing excellent reference and instruction services
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partners on- and off-campus
Desired Qualifications
Formal education in archival theory and practice
Familiarity with academic archives
Experience working with electronic records
Experience using ArchivesSpace software
Understanding of copyright, rights management, and privacy laws
Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse groups
Commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Anticipated start date: May 1, 2017. Apply by November 4, 2016, for fullest consideration, but all application materials must be submitted by November 15.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter addressing their experience and skills and how these relate to the mission of Davidson College and the Library. More information about how to submit an application can be found at http://employment.davidson.edu .
Consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges, Davidson College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, close to the city of Charlotte.
Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.
Advertised: 03 OCT 2016 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 NOV 2016 Eastern Standard Time