Archives Assistant

Application Deadline: July 1, 2024

Salary: $23,880

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our "Live Here" informational resources.

Position Summary:

The Archives Assistant is a full-time position, working with archives and special collections, and reporting to the University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Assist the Archivist with the arrangement, description, preservation, and access to the special and archival collections of the Ross Pendergraft Library at Arkansas Tech University.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Arranging and describing special collections

Creating finding aids for archival collections

Digitizing and processing images, text, audio and video for online display

Creating and updating archival records in a content management system

Performing quality checking and proofreading

Generating digital surrogates via scanning

Creating preservation metadata for collection items

Creating derivatives of scanned items stored in the online repository

Assisting patrons with research requests and access to collections

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic library or archive procedures and practices

High degree of competency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word

Experience with photo or document digitization

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to read and follow instructions

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to details

Ability to English language primary-source documents, including cursive handwriting

Experience working independently

Ability to provide detailed description of photographs and other visual materials

Ability to work carefully with fragile materials

Minimum Requirements:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of experience in a library environment or a related field OR

Completed coursework in library science, archives, museum studies, or public history.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with a Collection Management System

Experience using Adobe Photoshop

Knowledge of basic archival standards and

Experience working with archival collections

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

The Ross Pendergraft Library at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

This position requires lifting and moving of large boxes, heavy books, and oversized collections. The environment will sometimes include mold, dust, and dead insects.

What to Submit:

Cover Letter

Resume

Three references with contact information
To be considered for the position of Archives Assistant , all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on July 01, 2024, before 6:00 pm central time.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.