Job Opening Title: Archival Processor & Reference Associate
Institution/Organization Name: University of Northern Iowa
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Cedar Falls, IA
Application Deadline:
Link to job posting: https://jobs.uni.edu/pands/view/51595
Years of experience required: One year
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: Rod Library at the University of Northern Iowa seeks an energetic library or archives professional who embraces professional standards and trends in the field, with a commitment to providing access to the collections for the position of Archival Processor & Reference Associate.
Job description is as follows:
Arranges and describes new and existing archival, book, and manuscripts collections; created detailed inventories and contextual/historical information for collections; writes and publishes online finding aids for manuscripts and archival collections; provides patrons with timely and accurate information for their reference queries and reproduction requests in person, over the phone, and online; develops and updates documentation; and trains student staff. Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field plus at least one year of experience in library special collections or archives required. Student experience will be considered. Master’s degree in library science or public history preferred.
Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law. The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Application materials received by Friday, June 29, 2018 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. UNI is a tobacco free campus.
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