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"Reflection of Mt. McKinley on Wonder Lake in Denali National Park, Alaska, circa 1988." Randy Brandon Collection, Anchorage Museum, B2016.019.06458.036.04.04.
"Bridge across Hess Creek Canyon, leading the the Hartley house, circa 1885." George Fox University Photographs. GFU.01.09. George Fox University Archives. Murdock Library. George Fox University.
Unknown, "Students in Airplane, 1946." Linfield College Archives Photograph Collection. Image. Submission 113.
"Dr. Henry Fielding Reed leading a Mazama party down the soon-to-be-named Reed Glacier on Mount Hood, 1901." Mazama Library and Historical Collections, VM1993.020 Mt Hood, 1901.
Oregon Metro Archives.
"Deputy Seth Davidson rides his motorcycle up Beacon Rock on March 18, 1930. From the records of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office." Multnomah County Archives.
"Mount Hood from Lost Lake, circa 1910." Kiser Photo Co. photographs, Org. Lot 140, bb000223, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
“University of Oregon Medical School football team, 1894,” OHSU Digital Commons, accessed August 16, 2018.
"Old Fort Road Campus, circa 1950s," University Archives, Oregon Institute of Technology.
"Belle Bloom Gevurtz, Sarah Goodman, Ophelia Goodman, Helen Goodman, Lillian Heldfond, and Ann Zaik at Cannon Beach, circa 1914," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM2996.
"Men repairing the dome of Congregation Beth Israel building on NW Flanders St., designed in 1925 by Herman Brookman, 1981," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM9966.
"View of OAC from Lower Campus, 1909." Oregon State University Archives and Special Collections.
"Woman with Child, n.d.," C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, Montana. Joseph Henry Sharp Photograph Collection.
"Green Lake Park, 1985." Seattle Arts Commission. [Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
"Aerial view of Century 21 World's Fair, 1962." City Light Negatives, Seattle Municipal Archives.
"PH037_b089_S00208," Angelus Studio photographs, 1880s-1940s, University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
"Students studying in the library, University of Washington, circa 1908-1909," Arthur Dean University of Washington Photograph Album, PH Coll 903, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Asahel Curtis, "Forest ranger cabin in the Olympic National Forest in the Elwha Valley, 1924." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Stacking alfalfa hay near Grandview, circa 1925." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
"Inauguration of Governor Ferry, November 11, 1889." Rogers (photographer), Inauguration of Governor Ferry Photographs, 1889, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Yakima Pears." Washington State Library collection of photographs by Asahel Curtis, circa 1920-1940 (MS 0544-29).
"Student in Professor Frank Chalfant's Phonetics Laboratory," 1912. The lab was an early precursor to today's Foreign Language Lab. Washington State University Lantern Slides collection.
Bill Phillips, "Wheel Shop employees in Livingston during the last days of Livingston BN Shops," Park County." Yellowstone Gateway Museum.

Jobs in the Northwest

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Best Practices for Archival Term Positions: written by the Term Labor Best Practices Working Group, this document presents best practices for administrators, hiring managers, and supervisors to put into action when planning for and employing archival term positions. At the foundation of this document is the recognition that temporary labor is detrimental to employees, as well as to sustainable and holistic collection stewardship. 

  • 22 Jan 2024 2:17 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    For more University of Idaho Library Jobs Visit:  https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/opportunities/faculty.html

    Advertising Pay Range: $58,000 annually or more depending on experience

    Location: Moscow

    Applications received by 2/15/2024 will receive first consideration.

    All applicants are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of qualification, and three references.


    Position Summary:

    The University of Idaho Library Digital Archivist works within the Special Collections & Archives Department. In collaboration with the Head of Special Collections & Archives, the Digital Archivist leads prioritization, planning, and action for preservation and access of born digital objects. The Digital Archivist works collaboratively with the Library’s Digital Collections Team to prioritize the creation and maintenance of digital collections. The Digital Archivist oversees the digital platforms used by Special Collections & Archives to catalog materials (e.g., ArchivesSpace and ArchivesWest). The Digital Archivist supports departmental efforts in Special Collections & Archives which includes reference, instruction, and community outreach. As a faculty member, the Digital Archivist is also expected to be engaged with and aware of developments in relevant fields and to maintain an active research and scholarship program.

    This is a 12-month, fiscal year, tenure track faculty position. Faculty rank (assistant professor/ associate professor) is negotiable based on experience relative to university and library bylaws. Tenure status is not negotiable.


    Required Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or the equivalent.
    • Experience using analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication methods.
    • Experience working effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
    • Experience managing collaborative projects from beginning to end.
    • Experience implementing digital preservation best practices, or evidence of education pertaining to digital preservation best practices.
    • Experience with ArchiveSpace or other archives information management system.
    • Experience with the use of metadata and metadata standards.
    • Experience learning new technologies associated with digital preservation, digital archiving, and/or web development activities.
    • Experience with explaining and promoting processes to people with varied levels of technical understanding.
    • Evidence of ability to learn new technologies and adapt to a changing technological environment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of archives, library or information sciences.
    • Demonstration of creativity or innovation in library services.
    • Knowledge of the history of Idaho or the Pacific Northwest.
    • Ability to resolve technical problems that arise, in collaboration with colleagues and vendors.
    • Demonstrated experience preserving and providing access to born-digital archival materials.
    • Experience providing reference support.
    • Experience with digitization of archival material.



  • 19 Jan 2024 1:17 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    See full post: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3801834672

    To apply: Send your resume to Jessi Rickmers, or apply on LinkedIn

    Pay Range: $126,000 to $134,000 plus bonus and health benefits are covered.

    Summary: Gates Archive is the private archive of the personal and philanthropic collections of the Gates family. Committed to creating a culture of learning and belonging, we are a team working to build a next generation archive with a focus towards digital-forward processes.

    The role will, under the direction of a Manager, be responsible for leading successful end-to-end Oral History program operational activities and projects in alignment with organizational strategic goals and timelines. This position engages in program evaluation, feedback, and process improvement cycles to ensure high quality outputs. In addition to closely working with oral historians and archivists directly supporting the program, the Oral History Program Manager will strategically and collaboratively coordinate to achieve goals with other relevant Gates Archive teams including Donor Relations, Acquisitions, Description, Production, and Access.

    Core Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the core responsibilities.

    • Manage end-to-end oral history program operational activities and initiatives with a goal of program optimization and integration with all relevant archive functions.
    • Identify and develop recommendations for process improvements and innovations, including building efficiencies and/or strengthening intersections with other archive teams and initiatives.
    • Develop, maintain, and ensure team adherence to all established program workflows, policies, and procedures.
    • Ensure Oral History program roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated to all staff.
    • Coordinate with oral historians and archive leadership to develop and send interview communications, including initial invitations to the program. Oversee scheduling of preparatory meetings and interview sessions in collaboration with oral historians, archive staff, and interviewee support staff.
    • Oversee and support day-of oral history interview execution in collaboration with oral historians, recording support team and archive staff, including all necessary communications and preparations.
    • Following interview completion, oversee timely creation of all required program records (summaries, metadata, etc.), preparation of deliverables (transcripts, audio and/or video), and strategic prioritization of editing, description, and curation workflows. 
    • Lead out and conduct ongoing strategic analysis of the oral history collection in collaboration with Oral History staff to inform measurement and evaluation activities as well as ongoing prioritization for new interviews. Engage with Collection Development and Access tracks to gather input on planned interview priorities.
    • Coordinate with external teams and relevant archive tracks on Oral History related activities (such as production of new deliverables that leverage oral history content) to communicate roles and responsibilities, align workflows and outputs with established standards and practices, and ensure in-scope administrative and collection content is transferred to the archive.
    • Review invoices from contractors, conduct budget analysis, and create regular reports on program budget. Make recommendations for changes to forecast based on actuals and planned activities.
    • Provide leadership based on advances in professional standards and emerging technologies in administering oral history programs; explore and propose new technologies and methods to meet program and archive needs in collaboration with Technology and Production teams.
    • Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in recurring and ad hoc meetings with Oral History team members, Archive staff, and stakeholders.
    • Maintain program statistics; track and report on status of oral history operational and project work.
    • Build a culture of belonging across the organization in alignment with the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
    • Create other deliverables as requested.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Must be able to work collegially and collaboratively and be committed to professional respect in the workplace.
    • Proven ability to prioritize work, set goals and milestones, and meet multiple deadlines.
    • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Discretion and respect for the confidential nature of interviews and the unique setting of a private archive.
    • Actively manage privacy preferences and confidentiality in alignment with established organizational policies and procedures.
    • Demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills through research and self-study and experience applying information technologies to programmatic work.
    • Proven ability to develop and maintain end-to-end workflows, procedure manuals, and guides to support the effective management of processes and content.
    • Experience with digital asset management systems, preferred.
    • Familiarity with Airtable, preferred.

    Education and Experience:

    Education: Degree or demonstrated experience in any of the following fields: Project Management, Humanities/History, Social Science, Communications, Journalism and Media, Library and Information Science, Production

    Experience:

    • 7+ years of relevant professional work experience in program management and/or archives, preferably working with oral history or similar types of interview programs in an archive, library, museum, or related industry.
    • Experience working with production teams in the context or oral history or similar interview creation, preferred.
    • Experience supporting descriptive workflows for oral history or similar types of interviews, preferred.
    • Experience supporting access workflows including content curation and/or the interpretation and application of restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials, preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methods.

    Travel Requirements:

    • Domestic travel as needed to engage with team members in business meetings.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents such as a US passport or other equivalent documents, preferred.

    Expected Hours of Work: Work hours are typically weekday hours from 8-5, with occasional requirement to work evenings or weekends.

    Each employee has the ability to make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. That contribution is not limited by the assigned responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to adjust the work identified or assigned. It is expected that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure overall success.


  • 09 Jan 2024 10:00 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    See full post HERE

    Job Type: Temporary

    Salary Description: $19.31 - $20.79/hr

    SUMMARY

    The Photograph Collections Assistant works closely with the Photographs Librarian to assist with surveying, processing, cataloging and maintenance of the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) research library’s photographic collections. This full-time position is a part of the OHS collective bargaining unit.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Assists with ongoing surveying of the Research Library’s photograph collections.

    2. Arranges, describes, catalogs, and preserves the Research Library's photograph collections in all formats in accordance with established archival and library procedures and best practices.

    3. Assists with physical shifting and space management of the photograph collections and relevant storage areas.

    JOB DUTIES

    • Physically surveys photographic collections to assess topical content, current condition, and future collection processing needs.
    • Creates original archival description and metadata for photographic materials.
    • Rehouses archival materials.
    • Creates occasional promotional materials to highlight photograph collections including blog and social media posts, and content for member emails.
    • Reports progress and statistics to the Photographs Librarian and others on a monthly and as-needed basis.
    • Guided by OHS’s mission in daily work, and aspires to enact the Society’s values of integrity, invitation, equity and inclusion, cultural humility, accessibility, and learning. Adheres to OHS policies and professional standards of the American Library Association and Society of American Archivists
    • Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
    • Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
    • Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, visitors, and volunteers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
    • Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations could be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent in history or related subject from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 1 year of experience working in a research library or archival setting. Progress toward a master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) or related field strongly preferred.

    Required Skills:

    • Knowledge of archival description and metadata standards.
    • Proficiency with managing data in spreadsheets.
    • Experience with data entry.
    • Tolerance for repetitive tasks.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Experience with processing, describing, digitizing, and preserving photographs in archival collections.
    • Familiarity with professional archival and special collections library procedures, including collections handling, preservation, and security.
    • Familiarity with using ArchivesSpace for archival collection management.
    • Knowledge of archival standards and systems including DACS, RDA and Dublin Core.
    • Knowledge of historical research methods, especially the use of archives.
    • Knowledge of photographic format types.
    • Knowledge of Oregon, Pacific Northwest or U.S. history is preferred.


  • 05 Jan 2024 8:37 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    OVERVIEW: Curatorial oversight of the display and interpretation of the Museum’s Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean art collection.

    SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

    FLSA STATUS: Exempt
    REPORTS TO: Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art
    COMPENSATION: Associate Curator $65,291-$74,286 annual salary range
    Curator $86,915-$130,375 annual salary range

    BENEFITS: Full time employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403b plan. Employees will also receive ten days of sick leave and ten days of vacation leave every year, twelve paid holidays and one floating holiday throughout the calendar year. Additional benefits include subsidized transportation (ORCA business passport), access to fitness facility, and museum membership.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    1. Develop interpretive materials about the Museum’s Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean art collection, including labels, wall texts, media presentations, gallery sheets, and publications. Ensure that all material reflects current standards of involvement and collaboration with these Indigenous communities.
    2. Advise and recommend art for acquisition by the Museum via its Committee on Collections. Ensure that acquisitions have been researched and documented to assure compliance with federal law and with other professional policies and guidelines for protection of cultural properties. These include provisions of the UNESCO Convention; the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); the Endangered Species Act; the AAMD Guidelines on the Acquisition of Archeological Materials and Ancient Art; and the AAMD Report on the Acquisition and Stewardship of Sacred Objects.
    3. Act as in-house curator for related traveling exhibitions. Work with Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean advisory groups on the presentation, interpretation, and educational programs that accompany these exhibits and comply with DEAI standards. Review and select proposals from other museums and institutions for SAM.
    4. Develop original installations to highlight the Museum’s collection and complement it with material from outside sources as well as exhibition proposals of international significance.
    5. Work proactively to maintain communication and consultation between the Museum and Native American groups on Museum projects and NAGPRA issues, as well as non-NAGPRA issues with other Indigenous groups represented in the collection.
    6. Respond to inquiries regarding the Museum’s Art of the Americas collection, including offers of gifts from collectors and artists.
    7. Attend department meetings to keep up-to-date on issues and events.
    8. Act as SAM representative for NAGPRA: review developments and current communications regarding NAGPRA legislation; working with cross-departmental representatives, ensures Museum compliance.
    9. Collaborate with Education department staff on interpretive information for exhibitions, installations, and programs.
    10. Monitor and maintain accurate digital records for the collection as generated by the Museum's management database.
    11. Prepare PowerPoint presentations about collections and exhibitions and lead discussions with the staff, trustees and public.
    12. Perform other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

    1. Master’s degree in Art History or related field with an emphasis in Native American Art.
    2. Two years of experience as a curator or curatorial assistant and three years relevant museum experience preferred.
    3. Previous experience working with Native American art, communities, and representatives, in particular throughout the Pacific Northwest.
    4. Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone.
    5. Demonstrated proficiency with and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, InDesign, Access, and other database and publishing software programs.
    6. Knowledge of selection, intrinsic and market value, conservation, and exhibition of works of art, and of the legal regulations governing collecting.
    7. Knowledge of Native American art history, cultural history, current cultural practices, and language.
    8. Ability to independently research objects and archives.
    9. Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
    10. Ability to work with close attention to detail and to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
    11. Ability to work professionally and tactfully with the Board, donors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public,
    12. Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

    WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites. Position may require extended work hours, especially during exhibition preparations.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Stationary Work: Approximately 70% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 30%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.
    • Communication: Clear and effective communication with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.
    • Vision: Corrected vision close to 20/20 and color vision (red, green, and blue) are necessary to effectively use the computer screens and to view works of art.
    • Moving: The ability to move up to twenty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.
    • Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

    Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organization, and as individuals, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

    Please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) 654-3188 or HR@seattleartmuseum.org for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

    Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

    *Cover Letter Required - Please indicate whether you're applying to the Associate Curator role OR Curator role*

    TO APPLY: Please visit https://seattleartmuseum.applytojob.com/apply to submit SAM employment application, cover letter and resume

    Deadline: Until Filled


  • 13 Dec 2023 8:17 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    For full post, and to apply, click HERE 

    Job Description

    Salary range is $80k to $160k, with a midpoint of $120k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

    Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

    • Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
    • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
    • Employee Assistance Program.
    • Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
    • Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
    • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
    • Pet Insurance.
    • ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
    • Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

     

    GENERAL PURPOSE: 
    Under general direction, plans and manages the Agency’s records management function to ensure compliance with the statute of Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (Chapter 40.14 RCW) and applicable federal regulations. Develops and implements the records management program in collaboration with sponsors and key stakeholders. Administers records management systems, tools, and processes. Manages the delivery of records management services, training, and advice to Agency staff supporting their duty to comply with relevant records retention laws, regulations, and internal procedures as well contribute to effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business efficiency. 

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

    • Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
    • Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; assists with developmental work plans for staff; and assists with or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary. 
    • Oversees the Records Management program and ensures the implementation of retention and disposal schedules, the appropriate management of electronic and/or paper-based records, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
    • Leads the records management team in developing and implementing an Agency-wide records management program; works with records management team and Agency staff to develop policies, procedures, classification schemes, training materials, and technology tools; works with executive sponsor and stakeholders to ensure that program implementation activities are aligning with Agency policies and priorities.
    • Partners with Information Technology to implement records management capabilities in systems containing electronic records. Provides continuous guidance to records team and Agency staff on agency systems, process and tools related to the storing, arranging, indexing, classifying, retention, and disposition of records; works with the legal team to streamline the public disclosure request process.
    • Partners with Data Governance and Knowledge Management programs on information governance guidance and consultation, outreach, and standards development.
    • Stays abreast of changes in Washington State or federal records management regulations and incorporates changes into the Agency program as needed; and stays abreast of advancements in records management technologies and develops technology related recommendations as needed.
    • Coordinates periodic program compliance reviews and reports results to department heads and program governance; and devises strategies to maximize compliance.
    • Drives and implements records management-related training, communications programs, plans, and materials. Engages with departments and builds a liaison model to support effective enterprise records management at all levels of the agency.
    • Serves as Agency liaison to Washington State Archivists and Local Records Committee.
    • Manages physical record storage and archiving systems and services.
    • Provides support to the Department/Division on matters as directed; understands and keeps abreast of industry trends, ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations. 
    • Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
    • Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
    • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
    • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or closely related field and five years of experience in archival or records management in a large organization; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience; preferably for a large public agency.

    Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

    • Certified Records Manager (CRM).

    Required Knowledge and Skills:

    • Operational characteristics, practices, and procedures of records management system.
    • Contemporary records management principles and practices, automated storage and retrieval systems, electronic records repository systems, database design/management, and electronic records management and digital preservation.
    • Laws and ordinances related to the maintenance of public records.
    • Pertinent state and federal regulations; Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
    • Principles and practices of program development and administration. 
    • Program/project management techniques and principles.
    • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
    • Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
    • Supervisory principles, methods, and techniques.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public. 
    • Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies. 
    • Collecting and utilizing information necessary to create and update a complex filing system.
    • Planning and organizing records management functions.
    • Applying project management techniques and principles. 
    • Managing multiple tasks, setting objectives/goals, and re-prioritizing as needed.
    • Preparing and analyzing data and comprehensive reports.
    • Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
    • Effective oral and written communication.
    • Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
    • Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
    • Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.

    Physical Demands / Work Environment:  

    • Work is performed in a standard office environment.
    • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

     

    Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.


  • 06 Nov 2023 3:03 PM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

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    Job no: 532850
    Work type: Classified Staff
    Location: Eugene, OR
    Categories: Library, Planning/Project Management
    Classification: Project Coordinator
    Appointment Type and Duration: Limited Duration (Classified), Limited
    Salary: $24.83 - $38 per hour
    FTE: 1.0
    Department: Libraries

    Review of Applications Begins

    Position closes November 16, 2023

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    To ensure consideration for the position, please include with your online application:

    1. a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications for the position, and

    2. a current resume, which includes dates of employment.

    Department Summary

    About the UO Libraries:

    The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals.

    Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.

    The University of Oregon Libraries is the only Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member in Oregon. The library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Council on Library and Information Resources, Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.

    About Digital Library Services:

    The Digital Library Services (DLS) department is the center for the production and dissemination of digitized holdings from the Libraries, university, and state partners, and contributes to the acquisition and development of technologies to support the discovery and preservation of these materials. DLS is a highly collaborative environment, providing stewardship for digitized assets throughout their lifecycle, from creation, metadata application, ingest and discovery, through long-term preservation. Working closely with other Library departments, DLS staff apply their expertise in project management, digital collection management, copyright, exhibit curation, digitization and capture, descriptive metadata, linked open data, information architecture, user interface design, accessibility, and digital preservation to aid the Libraries’ mission and positively impact the University and the State of Oregon.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

    Position Summary

    ​​​Reporting to the Director of Digital Library Services, the Project Manager manages an Oregon State Library grant to digitize Tribal newspapers, oversees the digitization of analog materials, assignment of metadata, and the ingest of new content into the Historic Oregon Newspapers site for the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program. The position tracks the project budget, goals, and milestones; assigns tasks to project staff and student employees; provides quality assurance, assessment, and evaluation; maintains communication with stakeholders and state partners; and produces reports, updates, and documentation for granting agencies and internal audiences. Additionally, the Project Manager plays an integral role in managing Digital Library Services initiatives, assisting library employees, faculty, staff, and students, and fostering collaboration and positive working relationships with cross-functional team members and stakeholders.​​

    This position is full-time and has a limited duration of 1 year.

    Minimum Requirements

    Four years of experience as an executive assistant, administrative analyst, researcher or administrative officer which included administrative duties, provision of technical assistance, or operations review. Two of the required years must have included administration or oversight of an on-going project or program.

    ​A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience. There is no substitution for the two years of administrative experience.​

    Professional Competencies

    • Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and priority-setting skills;
    • ​Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
    • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
    • ​Ability to foster collaboration and motivate teams to work together;
    • Demonstrated effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills​
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience contributing to grant-funded projects;
    • Experience managing multiple complex projects in a professional setting;
    • Working knowledge of Native American culture and the social and cultural policies and issues impacting Tribes;
    • ​Experience managing and/or writing grants;
    • Demonstrated flexibility supporting emergent requirements;
    • Training in formal project management principles​

    FLSA Exempt: No



  • 17 Oct 2023 7:25 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually

    Location: 1800 SW 6th Ave Suite 550, OR

    Job Type: Regular

    Job Number: 2023-01484

    Bureau: Office of the City Auditor

    Opening Date: 10/16/2023

    Closing Date: 11/6/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

    See the full post HERE

    The Position

    About the position
    The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional and effective manager to serve as the City Archivist of Portland, Oregon. The City Archivist leads Archives and Records Management, a division of the City Auditor’s Office that ensures the City’s records are maintained and accessible the public. Other divisions include Audit Services, Ombudsman, and Operations Management. The mission of the Office is to ensure open and accountable government.
     
    This position reports directly to the City Auditor, an elected position that is functionally independent from City Council. The City Archivist provides citywide leadership on archives and records management issues, including electronic records, implements Office-wide strategies and manages division budget and personnel. The position also manages the Portland Archive and Records Center (PARC) located on the Portland State University campus, including facility planning and maintenance.
     
    About the division
    The Archives and Records Management division issues guidance and sets policies for the City’s retention of records, general information management, and for the City’s historical records. It administers the City’s electronic records management and retention system known as TRIM and provides training and services to help City employees manage their records in accordance with Oregon’s public records laws. 
     
    The division provides reference services to City employees and the public, and outreach and education to strengthen understanding of public records laws, access rights, and the importance of government and historical records to the City, the community, and individuals. The historical records collection is extensive and contains a variety of formats dating back to 1851. The division also partners with community groups, heritage organizations, and individuals working on initiatives that connect local history with the community.
     
    We are looking for a proactive, adaptive, collaborative person who has the knowledge and vision to lead the City as records management needs evolve and the City transitions to a new form of government. Successful candidates are passionate about public records and making information accessible to the community and are committed to serving and supporting all aspects of managing records throughout their lifecycle. 

     As the City Archivist, you will:
      

    • Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of a team of professionals, including coaching;
    • Manage the overall direction and performance of a Division dedicated to archives and records management responsibilities;
    • Establish and implement the Division’s Antiracist Results-Based Accountability plan;
    • Manage and forecast the Division’s budget;
    • Advise Bureaus/Offices and elected officials on public records and records management matters; direct and monitor training programs, establish policies and procedures regarding archives and records management
    • Operate the Portland Archives and Records Center, including all aspects of managing a facility dedicated to records storage, security, and preservation;
    • Direct the strategic citywide approach to managing electronic records.
    To Qualify

    Candidates must have all the following OR any equivalent combination of education and experience:

    • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library and information sciences, archival management, history with a concentration in archival studies, or related field.
    • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible archives and records management experience.
    • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience working for a public agency and/or working with public records.
    • Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists or the Institute of Certified Records Managers.
    To apply:
     A resume, concise answers to the following supplemental questions, and a short essay are required for a complete application. Omitting a resume or failing to complete the supplemental questions will disqualify potential applicants from consideration.
     
    Submit three documents:
     
    1)   Resume
    List professional and relevant volunteer experience; education and training; and the time periods for each. If you speak more than one language or have specialized skills, please list them.
     
    2)   Responses to Supplemental Questions
    Describe how you meet the following qualifications in 250 words or fewer per response. Where possible, connect items in your resume and provide examples to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list below to ensure you respond to each item for which you have relevant skills or experience. 
     
    Question 1: Describe how you meet the following qualifications (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible):
    • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library and information sciences, archival management, history with a concentration in archival studies, or related field.
    • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible archives and records management experience.
      • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
     
    Question 2: Tell us about your ability to resolve difficult management or administrative issues. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible).
     
    Question 3: Tell us about your ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and procedures. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible).
     
    Question 4: Describe your experience with operational and strategic planning. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible).
     
    Question 5: Tell us about your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different stakeholders, including managers and staff, elected officials, and representatives of other government agencies. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible).

     Question 6.  Describe your ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing, and to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence or other documents appropriate to the audience. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible).
     
    Question 7 (Optional): If you meet either of the preferred qualifications, please briefly describe how. (Connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet this qualification, when possible):
     
    3) Essay 
    Describe 1) your experiences or participation with any of the following, and 2) what you learned from them in 500 words or fewer:
    • exposure to racial inequities and actions you took to help resolve them;
    • steps taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces inclusive;
    • experiences as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making;
    • experiences living, working with, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
    • experiences ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and/or program outcomes.
    If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will demonstrate that commitment in this position.The Recruitment Process

    Applicants must submit their resume, responses to supplemental questions and essay through the City of Portland's online application system no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Your application materials should not exceed a total of five pages. Please do not include materials not requested.
     
    Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
     
    Application period:  October 16—November 6
     
    Applications reviewed: Week of November 13
     
    First interview: Week of November 27
     
    Second interview: Week of December 4*
     
    Meet and greet: Week of December 11*
     
    Job offer:  Week of December 25
     
    *May be conducted in person

    Additional Information

    Salary range/Pay equity:  Per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, individual salaries are determined based on the experience and education listed in a candidate’s resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure an offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
      
    Language pay differential: Auditor’s Office employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive additional compensation if they qualify and use their language skills to assist the community.
     
    Employee benefits: The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.  Find more information on the City of Portland's benefits here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/60196 
     
    Civil Service: This position is in the Classified Service and subject to Civil Service provisions. It also is subject to the Human Resources Administrative Rules for the Auditor’s Office, City Charter, and Code.
     
    Work status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
     
    Work location: The position is based in the Portland Archives and Records Center, 1800 SW 6th Ave. The Auditor’s Office is currently operating in a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work, with employees expected to work half-time in-person.
     
    Veteran’s preference: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile (if applicable), as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
     
    Equal employment opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
     
    Disability, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s) and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov
     
    Technical assistance: If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov
     
    For more information about the Auditor’s Office: https://www.portland.gov/auditor/



  • 10 Oct 2023 10:32 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)
    Req #: 227318
    Department: UW LIBRARIES
    Job Location: Seattle Campus
    Posting Date: 10/05/2023 
    Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
    Salary: $5,953 - $7,500 per month 
    Union Position: Yes
    Shift: First Shift 
    Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  


    See full post and apply here

    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

    The UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for an Accessioning Archivist. Under the general direction of the Interim Director of Special Collections, the Accessioning Archivist works closely with the Processing Archivist to identify, organize, and process collections for all curatorial collecting areas.

    The UW Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with extensive collections in print, electronic, and other formats.  Providing services to three campuses, the UW Libraries also plays a significant leadership role regionally and throughout the profession. The UW Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, collaborative approaches, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. 

    Special Collections is comprised of the rich Pacific Northwest Collection that documents the historic and contemporary life and culture of the region including members of Congress, pioneer settlers, citizen activists, civic and communal leaders, the forest products industry, environmental organizations, ethnic and other special communities, and major cultural figures. Other Special Collections collecting strengths include Architecture, 19th-century American Literature, 20th-century American and English Literature, Photographs and Moving Images, and Travel and Exploration. Special Collections is also home to a world-class Book Arts Collection, the Labor Archives of Washington State, and the Ethnomusicology Archives and the University Archives which documents the life of the University from athletics to student life to academics.

    POSITION PURPOSE
    The archivist is responsible for coordinating the process of making new archival collections available for use by researchers by, establishing rudimentary physical and intellectual control over the materials by recording brief information in a standard way. Once accessioned, initial processing occurs to create an inventory and/or description of the collection so that researchers can discover the materials by way of the library catalog, or our consortial finding aid database, Archives West.

    The archivist is also responsible for helping set processing priorities and overseeing the work of student employees assigned to this work. The archivist is part of a technical services team comprising the Processing Archivist and Accessioning Archivist, together with the Processing and Monographic Receiving Specialist.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Archival Accessioning (70%)

    • Directs the work of staff and students who are accessioning archival collections including initial arrangement, rehousing, and description of incoming collections and items. 
    • Tracks accessioning and processing backlog and consults with curators to set accessioning and processing priorities, together with Processing Archivist.
    • Oversees the maintenance of ArchivesSpace and supporting documentation tools.
    • Reviews finding aids, catalog records, and other description to ensure quality and compliance with national and local standards and practices. 
    • Ensures that the proper records are updated when errors are found or when additional processing has been completed. 
    • Assists in research of background information for collections.
    • Uses an established template in XMetal XML editing software to enter collection information into an EAD (Encoded Archival Description) finding aid. 
    • Arranges and describes manuscript material and archival collections in all formats (paper, photographic, electronic, audiovisual, etc.). 
    • In collaboration with curators, develops processing plans for collections, including determining level of granularity at which to process, assuring appropriate housing of materials, identifying and recommending materials for conservation/preservation treatment, writing and editing finding aids according to DACS (Describing Archives: a Content Standard) specifications, and participating in digitization projects. 
    • Manages Technical Services workroom space, accessioning supplies, and collection storage spaces.

      Supervisory (20%)
    • Trains and supervises the work of students, support staff, volunteers, and interns working on archival projects. Assists in training peers (archivists) in DACS and other best practices, and assists in training new archivists on staff. Updates processing manual, centralizes practices, when appropriate, across the department. 

      Public Service (10%)
    • Provides professional, technical, and subject-specific expertise and support to public services staff, researchers, and other department staff through reference guidance and consultation. 
    • Works with preservation staff to manage and prepare collection materials for reproduction, display, and exhibition. 

      General 
    • Understands and abides by the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibilities. Communicates appropriately, effectively, and positively. Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities, and events. 
    • Demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion, and an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. 

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
      Master’s degree with an archival focus or a domain specific field, and 1 year of archival work experience

      OR

      Equivalent combination of education/experience.

      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Demonstrated experience processing archival collections.
    • Demonstrated technological expertise, including knowledge of MARC (machine readable cataloging) format and Encoded Archival Description (EAD), XMetal, XML (extensible markup language), and other archival encoding systems. 
    • Ability to function well in a rapidly changing environment, to work effectively within a large complex organization, and to exercise initiative.
    • Ability to describe collections and materials in writing for content and preservation documentation, as well as collection significance for donors and grant narrative statements.
    • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated ability to work with staff and users and assist researchers with complex questions in person, by phone, and in writing.
    • Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. 
    • Ability to work independently, as well as work collaboratively as a team with colleagues in Special Collections and other Library units. 
    • Detail oriented, with an ability to think flexibly and creatively. 
    • Experience identifying and restricting sensitive information.
    • Experience working with personal papers, organizational records, and media materials and the ability to conceptualize and organize large collections in a variety of diverse formats, including born-digital, audiovisual, photographic, and paper material.
    • Knowledge of the MARC format, Describing Archives: A Content Standard, and other standards and tools for the description of manuscript and archival materials (e.g., RDA (Resource Description and Access), LCGTM (LC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus, LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings, AMIM (Archival Moving Image Materials).)

      DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Familiarity with ArchivesWest and Orbis-Cascade Alliance archival practices.
    • Experience with issues of preservation and handling collections in a variety of formats, e.g., including knowledge of preservation and description practices for electronic and other media materials.
    • Supervisory experience working with students.
    • Some familiarity with other relevant metadata standards, including Dublin Core, VRA Core (Visual Resources Association), METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard), and MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema).
    • Experience providing reference services in a special collections or archival environment.
    • Familiarity with digitization and digital collections metadata creation and the CONTENT platform or similar digital asset management systems.

      COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT
      This position requires a cover letter: In your cover letter discuss your relevant experience as it related to the position description. In addition, share your experience working in a team processing environment including developing workflows, procedures, and standards.

      Application Process:   The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.


  • 10 Oct 2023 10:29 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)
    Req #: 227319
    Department: UW LIBRARIES
    Job Location: Seattle Campus
    Posting Date: 10/05/2023 
    Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
    Salary: $5,953 - $7,500 per month 
    Union Position: Yes
    Shift: First Shift 
    Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  


    See full post and apply here

    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.


    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

    The UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for a Processing Archivist.

    POSITION PURPOSE
    Under the general direction of the Interim Director of Special Collections, the Processing Archivist works closely with the Accessioning Archivist to identify, organize, and process collections for all curatorial collecting areas.

    The UW Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with extensive collections in print, electronic, and other formats.  Providing services to three campuses, the UW Libraries also plays a significant leadership role regionally and throughout the profession. The UW Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, collaborative approaches, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff.  

    Special Collections is comprised of the rich Pacific Northwest Collection that documents the historic and contemporary life and culture of the region including members of Congress, pioneer settlers, citizen activists, civic and communal leaders, the forest products industry, environmental organizations, ethnic and other special communities, and major cultural figures. Other Special Collections collecting strengths include Architecture, 19th-century American Literature, 20th-century American and English Literature, Photographs and Moving Images, and Travel and Exploration. Special Collections is also home to a world-class Book Arts Collection, the Labor Archives of Washington State, and the Ethnomusicology Archives and the University Archives which documents the life of the University from athletics to student life to academics.

    The archivist is responsible for coordinating the process of making new archival collections available for use by researchers by, establishing rudimentary physical and intellectual control over the materials by recording brief information in a standard way. Once accessioned, initial processing occurs to create an inventory and/or description of the collection so that researchers can discover the materials by way of the library catalog, or our consortial finding aid database, Archives West.

    The archivist is also responsible for helping set processing priorities and overseeing the work of student employees assigned to this work. The archivist is part of a technical services team comprising the Processing Archivist and Accessioning Archivist, together with the Processing and Monographic Receiving Specialist.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Archival Processing (70%)
    • Organizes and rehouses manuscript materials.
    • Assists in research of background information for collections.
    • Uses an established template in XMetal XML editing software to enter collection information into an EAD (Encoded Archival Description) finding aid. 
    • Arranges and describes manuscript material and archival collections in all formats (paper, photographic, electronic, audiovisual, etc.). 
    • In collaboration with curators, develops processing plans for collections, including determining level of granularity at which to process, assuring appropriate housing of materials, identifying and recommending materials for conservation/preservation treatment, writing and editing finding aids according to DACS (Describing Archives: a Content Standard) specifications, and participating in digitization projects. 

      Supervisory (20%)
    • Trains and supervises the work of students, support staff, volunteers, and interns working on archival projects. Assists in training peers (archivists) in DACS and other best practices, and assists in training new archivists on staff. Updates processing manual, centralizes practices, when appropriate, across the department. 

      Public Service (10%)
    • Provides professional, technical, and subject-specific expertise and support to public services staff, researchers, and other department staff through reference guidance and consultation. 
    • Works with preservation staff to manage and prepare collection materials for reproduction, display, and exhibition. 

      General 
    • Understands and abides by the Libraries Personal Communication Responsibilities. Communicates appropriately, effectively, and positively. Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities, and events. 
    • Demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion, and an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. 

      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
      Master’s degree with an archival focus or a domain-specific field, and 1 year of archival work experience OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.

      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Demonstrated experience processing archival collections.
    • Demonstrated technological expertise, including knowledge of MARC (machine-readable cataloging) format and Encoded Archival Description (EAD), XMetal, XML (extensible markup language), and other archival encoding systems. 
    • Ability to function well in a rapidly changing environment, to work effectively within a large complex organization, and to exercise initiative.
    • Ability to describe collections and materials in writing for content and preservation documentation, as well as collection significance for donors and grant narrative statements.
    • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated ability to work with staff and users and assist researchers with complex questions in person, by phone, and in writing.
    • Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. 
    • Ability to work independently, as well as work collaboratively as a team with colleagues in Special Collections and other Library units. 
    • Detail oriented, with an ability to think flexibly and creatively.
    • Experience identifying and restricting sensitive information.
    • Experience working with personal papers, organizational records, and media materials and the ability to conceptualize and organize large collections in a variety of diverse formats, including born-digital, audiovisual, photographic, and paper material.
    • Knowledge of the MARC format, Describing Archives: A Content Standard, and other standards and tools for the description of manuscript and archival materials (e.g., RDA (Resource Description and Access), LCGTM (LC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus, LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings, AMIM (Archival Moving Image Materials).)

      DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Familiarity with ArchivesWest and Orbis-Cascade Alliance archival practices.
    • Experience with issues of preservation and handling collections in a variety of formats, e.g., including knowledge of preservation and description practices for electronic and other media materials.
    • Supervisory experience working with students.
    • Some familiarity with other relevant metadata standards, including Dublin Core, VRA Core (Visual Resources Association), METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard), and MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema).
    • Experience providing reference services in a special collections or archival environment.
    • Familiarity with digitization and digital collections metadata creation and the CONTENTdm platform or similar digital asset management systems.

      COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT
      This position requires a cover letter: In your cover letter discuss your relevant experience as it related to the position description. In addition, share your experience working in a team processing environment including developing workflows, procedures, and standards.

      Application Process:   The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.


  • 28 Sep 2023 9:43 AM | Melissa Pomeroy (Administrator)

    serves both the Sisters of Providence (Mother Joseph Province) and Providence Health & Services. Position has primary responsibility for managing the selection, preservation, processing, and access to visual resources in all formats including print collections, negatives, film, videotape, and born-digital assets in Providence Archives. The incumbent manages the digital asset management system (DAM) and helps to maintain, and adds records to, the content management system (CMS).

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in History, American Studies or related discipline with knowledge of photograph conservation and history of photographic processes or appropriate combination of work experience and education may be substituted for a degree
    • 5 years Archives experience involving administration of photographic and visual resources, preservation, arrangement and description, reference and coordination responsibilities
    • 3 years experience with archival database software required. Familiarity with archival preservation standards and reformatting options
    • 3 years Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's Degree in Related discipline with archival studies coursework Or equivalent educ/experience
    • Current certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists

    Basics:

    • Job Identification: 218066
    • Job Category: Administrative Support
    • Posting Date: 09/12/2023, 05:23 PM
    • Job Schedule: Full time
    • Job Shift: Day
    • Locations: St Joseph Residence Seattle-Seattle(HR)
    • FTE: 1
    • Minimum Salary: 27.32
    • Maximum Salary: 43.46

    Apply HERE


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