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Processing Archivist

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Norlin Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 15th, 2018

Wages

$53,000.00 to $53,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Job Announcement

Processing Archivist

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Processing Archivist, a non-tenure-stream faculty position in the University Libraries’ Special Collections, Archives & Preservation Department. The University of Colorado Boulder Archives was established in 1918 and holds internationally renowned manuscript, photograph, records and media collections relating to the history of the University of Colorado Boulder, the state of Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West, and transnational subjects.

The Processing Archivist reports to the Head of Archives and works in a highly-collaborative team environment. The individual is responsible for: establishing priorities for efficiently processing the backlog of legacy collection and new acquisitions; performing arrangement, description, and physical processing of collections; creating of finding aids in ArchivesSpace; assessing preservation and conservation issues; overseeing the management of the Atomic West and the National Snow and Ice Data Center collections; working with the Head of Archives and donors on new acquisitions of archival collections; managing student workers and interns for the Archives Unit; providing primary source instruction; providing regular reference services; and coordinating outreach. This position will cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion based on the position’s responsibilities.

This is a renewable, non-tenure-track faculty position. Successful candidates will be expected to engage in research and professional service activities.

Appointment and Salary:  

The successful candidate will be appointed as full-time (12 month) non-tenure stream faculty member.  Depending on professional experience, appointment will be at the instructor or senior instructor level. The minimum starting salary is $53,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid holidays, sick leave, university group health care plans, group life insurance, TIAA administered retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities.

About the University, Libraries and Archives:

As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.  As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.   Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service.  The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission.  Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank.  The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

The University of Colorado Boulder Archives holds more than 1,800 collections and 50,000 linear feet of materials, including manuscripts, correspondence, files, diaries, photographs, posters, newspapers and published works. Selected collecting foci include the Atomic West, Post-Holocaust American Judaism, labor in the Rocky Mountain West, the history of natural science and the environment, film studies, and the history of the University of Colorado Boulder campus and its faculty and students.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requirements

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a focus or concentration in archives management; Master’s degree in Archival Studies; or a Master’s degree in Public History with a focus or concentration in archives management;
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in accessioning, arrangement, processing, description, and preservation of archives, manuscripts, and multi-format collections, including born-digital, audiovisual, and photographic materials;
  • Ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion;   
  • Demonstrated understanding of and experience with archival theory and practice, national standards, relevant legal and ethical regulations, and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, and use of archival materials, including DACS, MPLP, and EAD;
  • Demonstrated experience using archival descriptive systems (such as ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, or Archon);
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging practices for preserving archival materials in all formats;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of confidentiality, copyright, and other policy, legal, and ethical aspects of managing and providing access to archival materials;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and patrons;
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating on projects in a team environment;
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and
  • Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.

Desirable Qualifications:

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

  • Experience with provenance research;
  • Experience providing outreach for library or archival collections;
  • Experience providing reference services to library or archival collections;
  • Instruction experience;
  • Experience working with donors and managing various aspects of the acquisition of collections, including appraisal and gift agreements;
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies for managing archival collections, including digital repositories and digital preservation systems (such as DSpace, Archivematica, or Islandora) and digital exhibit systems (such as Luna or Omeka);
  • Supervisory experience;
  • Record of active participation in professional associations relevant to archives; and
  • Evidence of research or scholarly work relevant to the field of archives management and/or related fields.

The Community

About Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere.  At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails.

HR Info

Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by October 15, 2018, in order to receive full consideration.  Application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs (posting 13104) and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU.  The full position description can be viewed at http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/jobs-opportunities.

Direct Link to Apply: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=13104

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of developing and learning. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Posted Sep 14, 2018