Job Opening Title: Project Archivist
Institution/Organization Name: Texas A&M University Libraries
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): College Station, TX, USA
Application Deadline: 11/07/2016
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Project Archivist
Texas A&M University Libraries seeks a professional to join the Texas A&M University Libraries as Project Archivist. This is a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Lecturer with an annual contract for two years and potentially renewable for a third year.
Reporting to the Dean of Libraries through the Director of Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, the Project Archivist will work on arrangement and description of University Archives collections. Responsibilities include: appraise, organize, arrange, describe, and provide access to archival collections; provide bi-weekly oral reports and written reports as needed; follow safety procedures; support and promote the Libraries and Texas A&M shared vision and values; other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience appraising collections according to archival principles;
• Demonstrated experience organizing and arranging archival collections;
• Demonstrated experience applying standard archival description, such as DACS;
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival best practices;
• Demonstrated ability to use archival software, such as Archon, ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, and AtoM;
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for handling fragile materials;
• Understanding of conservation and preservation needs of archival collections;
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• Ability to work in a collaborative environment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working in university archives;
• Experience working with photographic materials;
• Experience working with audiovisual materials;
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results with minimal supervision;
As part of the application package, please submit a pdf of one finding aid for a collection solely processed by the applicant.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University:
Founded in 1876 as a land-grant institution, Texas A&M University is the sixth largest university in the nation. The signature Aggie Spirit captures and embodies the university’s traditions and core values: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service. The university has an enrollment of more than 55,000 students and 2,800 instructional faculty. Based on Vision 2020, the institution’s goal is to become a premier, tier-one research university and to be ranked among the top 10 public universities nationwide by 2020.
The Libraries:
In an effort to provide relevant customer service in an ever-changing environment, the Texas A&M University Libraries is developing a core culture representing flexibility, innovation and risk-taking. In addition, the Libraries recognize the value in creating a culture that draws from the richness and strength reflected in the diversity of our state and our nation and has created an actionable Diversity Plan.
The Libraries currently rank 8th in materials expenditures ($23.6 million) and 4th in ongoing expenditures ($16.6 million) among all ARL libraries. Additionally, the Libraries typically rank near the top 10 for starting librarian salaries among ARL U.S. Public Academic Libraries. Currently the staffing includes 268 individuals which includes 90 librarians holding faculty status.
The Community:
Texas A&M is located in Bryan-College Station, a friendly community where the ubiquitous “howdy” greets friends and newcomers alike. The community boasts excellent medical facilities, live entertainment and the arts, fine-to-casual dining, outdoor recreation, a local airport, and a low cost of living, as well as easy proximity to Austin and Houston. Additionally, Texas residents enjoy the benefit of having no state or local income tax.
Salary/Benefits/Rank: Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum starting salary will be $48,000. Excellent benefits include health plan and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; paid holidays and vacation; no state or local income tax. Funding is available for professional travel and development activities.
Applications: Applications received by November 7, 2016 will be given first consideration. The letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position. Please submit application letter, vita, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. References will not be contacted without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission. Send nominations and applications via email to LibrarianJob@library.tamu.edu or mailed to Pixey Mosley, Associate Dean for Administrative & Faculty Services, Texas A&M University Libraries, 5000 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-5000.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, TAMU Libraries is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community. In that regard, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the state’s diversity.
For more information about the library, see http://library.tamu.edu, about the university, http://www.tamu.edu, and about the communities, http://www.visitaggieland.com.
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