ARCHIVAL SPECIALIST – WOODSON REGIONAL Job Number: 265882
ARCHIVAL SPECIALIST – WOODSON REGIONAL
Chicago Public Library
Duties: Provides specialized reference/research assistance for the largest repository of African Americana in the Midwest. Assist the Curator in processing, cataloging, appraisal, arrangement, restoring, transferring records, making finding aids and guides to the collections. Knowledge and understanding in the latest electronic records maintenance and digitization processes. Assist in preparing exhibits and programs for collections. Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection Archives. The candidate must have a MSLS degree plus a degree or demonstrated knowledge of African-American studies.
LOCATION: Woodson Regional 9525 S. Halsted
DAYS OFF: Two days off per week
SHIFT: Will be required to work some Evenings and Saturdays & Sundays
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours
Mon.-Thurs 9-9, Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun. 12-5
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Archival Studies, OR a Master’s degree from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) Library Science program with nine credit hours in archival science or archival administration studies, OR a Master’s degree in History or a directly related field with nine credit hours in archival science or archival administration studies
Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of
Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.
NOTE: Physical day to day responsibilities for this title may include the ability to lift and carry library material weighing between 25 and 35 pounds. Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time. Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with one’s body arms or legs. Ability to climb staircases, ladders and or step stools.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.
VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
(a) Knowledge of archival processing in an academic or public library and/or museum setting
(b) Experience working in the field of Special Collections
(c) Knowledge of EAD, DACS and/or other metadata standards
(d) Work and/or volunteer experience working with African American Collections/Exhibits in a gallery and/or library and/or museum setting.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY:312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Read the complete announcement and apply here. (Requisition ID:265882)
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