Processing Archivist, Special Collections

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Job Location (Full Address):

755 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Department

200363 Rare Bks, Spcl Collctns & Pres

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URG 109 H

Compensation Range

$26.90 - $37.66

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The River Campus Libraries (RCL) Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation (RBSCP) seeks an innovative part-time Special Collections Processing Archivist responsible for preserving, accessioning, and processing archival collections. With a high degree of accountability and the authority to work independently and collaboratively, this position is responsible for accessioning and processing analog and digital archival collections across the University Archives and Special Collections holdings. This role requires commitment to providing careful and ethical stewardship of collections by implementing best practices in organization, rehousing, and accurate and efficient capturing of data. The person in this role will work with RBSCP curators and collections staff, as well as staff across the library, including the Metadata Services team. They will manage 1-3 students who will assist with processing tasks. There may be a possibility of expanding the hours per week for the role, dependent on the incumbent’s performance and departmental needs.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please include cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references in your application.

Essential Functions

Responsibility

• Collections Processing
• Arrange and describe analog and digital material in University Archives and Special Collections in accordance with best practices.
  
  

Collections Discovery

• Create finding aids in ArchivesSpace in compliance
• with archival metadata standards such as DACS and EAD.
• Coordinate creation of collection-level cataloging record with Metadata Services.
  
  

Student Supervision

• Hire, train, and supervise 1-3 student assistants to assist with processing tasks, including data entry and rehousing of collections.
  
  

Collections Accessioning

• Accession new and backlog material in accordance with RBSCP policy.
• Preservation as necessary.
  
  

Professional Development

• Maintain currency with library functions, resources, practices, and procedures in the areas of archival processing and physical and digital preservation and access.
• Participate in and contribute toward RCL and University committees, meetings, and events.
• Maintain professional collaborations with RCL colleagues and other campus constituencies.
• Contribute to the profession through active participation in conferences, associations, research, writing, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

Other duties as assigned.

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree or advanced degree in a related field required.
• Four years’ experience in archival accessioning and processing or other relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional growth and development required.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity required.
• Experience writing DACS-compliant finding aids in ArchivesSpace or another Archives Management System preferred.
• Understanding archival standards and metadata standards, and archival best practices and preservation required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across an inter-departmental and institutional structure required.
• Ability to move and lift up to forty pounds required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills required.
• Experience working with institutional archives and collections required.
• Ability to work independently, to meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Familiarity with legal and ethical issues related to privacy and records restrictions preferred.
  
  

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