Processing Archivist
The University of Alabama Libraries
Position open until filled. Applications received by May 31, 2017 are assured of receiving full consideration.
APPLY: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama, The Capstone University, is the State of Alabama’s flagship public university and the senior comprehensive doctoral-level institution in Alabama. UA enrolls over 37,000 students, is ranked in the top 50 public universities in the United States. UA has graduated 15 Rhodes Scholars, 15 Truman Scholars, holds the designation as a Top Fulbright Producing Institution having had 163 Fulbright Scholars, is one of the leading institutions for National Merit Scholars (150 in 2015), and has 7 Pulitzer Prize winners among its ranks. Under the new leadership of President Stuart Bell, UA has launched a strategic planning process that includes an aggressive research agenda and expansion of graduate education. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, with over 95,000 residents in a metropolitan area of over 235,000, with a vibrant economy, a moderate climate, and a reputation across the South as an innovative, progressive community with an excellent quality of life. Tuscaloosa provides easy access to mountains, several large cities, and the beautiful Gulf Coast.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual for the position of Processing Archivist. This is a one-year renewable appointment reporting to the Archival Access Coordinator in Special Collections and University Archives and working collaboratively in an archival team of 3 archivists and 2 librarians, and appropriate units in the Libraries. This position supports access to and preservation of the Libraries’ rare and unique resources, including manuscript collections, through physical arrangement and intellectual description. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: processing manuscript collections, including physical arrangement of varied formats of materials and creation of finding aids and other inventories; maintaining the department’s archival data management system; accessioning collections; management of authorities and rights; screening for potentially sensitive materials; applying preservation strategies; providing reference service; and keeping abreast of current issues and trends in arrangement, description, and preservation of manuscript collections.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree, with formal training in archival theory and practice.
- Demonstrated experience processing manuscript collections, including physical arrangement and creation of finding aids in accordance with archival best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of current archival content and structure standards
- Demonstrated experience implementing basic preservation standards for archival collections
- Experience working independently and collaboratively with varied groups within a complex organization
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Organizational and project management skills
- Experience working with ArchivesSpace or other archival data management system
- Experience applying MPLP (More Product Less Process) as well as more intensive processing strategies
- Knowledge of HTML and experience with WordPress for content management
- Experience working with born digital collections
- Knowledge of photographic formats
- Successful completion of the Certified Archivist exam
APPLY: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu.