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Position Summary:

This is a temporary, 18-month grant position funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops and implements a comprehensive processing plan for the PNAA collections in concert with the University Archivist, including formulation and execution of procedures, goals, and schedules;
• Prioritizes, appraises, arranges, preserves and creates original descriptions for collections according to current archival procedures and in-house processing guidelines;
• Supervises student workers assisting on the project;
• Creates records and notes as needed utilizing ArchiveSpace;
• Conducts a preservation assessment and creates a plan for storage and migration of materials in accordance with best practices;
• Provides reference assistance as needed for the collection;
• Serves as liaison to the Community Advisory Board (CAB) and, with CAB input, identifies materials for digitization and exhibition while processing the collection;
• Creates and publishes blog and social media posts related to the collections;
• Responsible for the creation of metadata;
• Responsible for encoding finding aids using EAD (or current technology).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in appraising, arranging, preserving and describing archival collections.

Computer Skills: Microsoft desktop applications essential. Familiarity with EAD and DACS.

COMPETENCIES STATEMENT

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of archival principles and best practices.
• Knowledge and application of EAD, metadata and specialized archival tools.
• High level of research skills.
• Knowledge of requirements for digitization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and complete a comprehensive processing project.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of different people.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, responsible decision making, and diplomacy and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively with a diverse group of staff, donors, and researchers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a concentration in archival studies or a Master’s degree in a related field; graduate level coursework in archives administration.

Experience with electronic formats and visual materials in an archival environment preferred.     

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:    

Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Intermittent physical effort involving lifting up to 40 pounds is required.

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
• Current Resume

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.​

This job posting will close on August 22, 2018.