Posting Number 042870
Position Title Archivist I
Number of Vacancies 1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
01 – University Libraries
Primary Department H6640-Labor History/Archiv
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Archivist for the United Auto Workers (Archivist I)
Wayne State University seeks a knowledgeable, innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of United Auto Workers (UAW) Archivist at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs. Located in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center, Wayne State University is classified as a Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity. The Reuther Library collects, preserves, and provides access to historical records documenting the modern American labor movement, the development of southeastern Michigan, and the history of Wayne State University.
This grant-funded position will be hired at the rank of Archivist I and reports to the Director of the Reuther Library. It is an AAUP-AFT represented position with eligibility for promotion.
The United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) is the primary union within the American automobile industry. Founded in 1935, the UAW became one of the most powerful unions in the United States, both on the shop floor and within the American polity. The archives for the United Auto Workers document the evolution of the union from its early origins in the 1930’s to present day and include the records of the union’s international headquarters, locals and regionals, as well as the personal papers of prominent union members. The Walter P. Reuther Library, then known as the Labor History Archives, became the official repository of the UAW in 1962.
This position supports the Wayne State University mission to create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities. Wayne State students, staff, and faculty strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society. This position embraces an environment of inclusion that moves beyond simple tolerance to recognizing the richness in individual identities of people and diverse perspectives.
Essential Functions (Job Duties):
Provides access to the institutional history of UAW through the arrangement and description of its records and publications, and the creation of finding aids, inventories, databases, or other reference tools;
Serves as the primary contact within Reuther Library to consult on UAW internal records management issues, including non-archival active records, future transfers to Reuther Library, and accessioning of incoming materials at Reuther Library;
Appraises, retrieves, and examines records regarding UAW;
Interacts with UAW, including occasional travel to UAW’s international headquarters in Detroit and regional offices;
Manages reference requests concerning the UAW related collections;
Provides general reference services for non-UAW related collections;
Performs extensive outreach for UAW and its archival collections by curating exhibits; disseminating information about the UAW through presentations, tours, and other methods; contributes content for UAW publications and social media;
Creates and manages digital content for the Reuther Library’s website;
Participates actively in the shared decision-making for library planning, resource management, and program and policy development;
Trains and oversees students, volunteers, and interns assigned to work with the UAW Archives;
Actively participates in the archival profession through presentations, publications, and/or membership in professional organizations; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library/information science, archival administration, history, or a related field, with graduate archival study;
One to two years professional experience in an archives, special collections, or records repository arranging and describing print and electronic collections, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which must include demonstrated production of descriptive outputs applying appropriate archival or library standards, such as DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF, LCSH, MARC, Dublin Core, and METS;
Demonstrated experience working with archival collections, research, and outreach in a digital environment;
Experience using archival collection management software such as ArchivesSpace, Archivist’s Toolkit, or Archon;
Demonstrated ability to work with researchers, donors, and other constituencies;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks and work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment;
Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, and a commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence;
Demonstrated commitment to expanding skills and professional growth;
Ability to meet expectations for promotion as part of the Reuther Library academic staff; and
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing professional knowledge, through formal training, continuing education, or professional certification, such as Digital Archives Specialist (DAS), Arrangement & Description (A&D), or Certified Archivist (CA); and
Familiarity with American Labor history.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Working Conditions
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2017
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
07-19-2017
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
08-14-2017
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
submit application via WSU’s Online Hiring System
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