Job Description
The Librarian Archivist supports public services for the Local History & Genealogy Department of the Pueblo City-County Library District in order to create optimal value for the library and its customers, and to positively impact library visits, program attendance, and physical and digital collection use by increasing discovery, access, and use of archival collections. The position serves to preserve and provide access to the rich history and cultures of the people of the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, and Southeastern Colorado with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access.
The Librarian Archivist serves as lead archivist, supporting archival collection development and management, including accessioning, processing, preservation, reference, and outreach. This position works with the Digital Librarian Archivist to facilitate the digitization of analog collections.
The Librarian Archivist reports to the Manager of the Local History & Genealogy department. This position works as a contributing team member of the department and may lead the work of volunteers and staff on archives-related projects. This position represents the Library as a courteous and knowledgeable professional working with outside funding organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and potential and existing donors of collections. The Librarian Archivist provides excellent customer service through effective communication with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process archival collections of varied type and format to national and local standards, creating EAD-compliant finding aids with ArchivesSpace. The level of description will vary depending on the needs of the repository and the attributes of the collection.
- Support reference services within the department, by regularly providing reference services to archival and reference collections. Work directly with researchers, forwarding inquiries to other archives staff, or referring to outside repositories as appropriate. May conduct in-depth research as necessary.
- Provide instruction on the use and meaning of primary source material and historical research and archival methodology to individual patrons in reference settings, and to groups of internal and external learners in formal sessions.
- Assess archival functions through quantitative and qualitative means; analyze and report findings to department manager and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Instructs customers on use of the library's computers, devices and e-resources including databases. Stays current on use of new library technology resources.
- Train department and district staff in relevant systems and procedures
- Support permission-to-publish and reproduction requests of materials by working directly with patrons.
- Demonstrate knowledge of copyright law in daily work, articulate copyright issues relevant to the use of repository materials to patrons and stakeholders
- Collaborate with the department manager to write grant proposals relative to archival collections and department goals.
- May conduct research to create exhibitions both online and within PCCLD facilities.
- May create metadata for digital materials in collaboration with the Digital Librarian Archivist.
- May conduct department tours to the public and internal and external stakeholders.
- May oversee volunteer and internship projects.
- This position will be assigned the role of Person in Charge (PIC) at the Rawlings Library on a regular basis to respond to any escalated customer service, emergency, or security issues and will work closely with the security officer on duty.
- Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings. Attends All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and to stay current on all information that is pertinent to PCCLD.
- Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters and print announcements. Stays current on all library services, programs and events throughout the district. Regularly accesses electronic time keeping, payroll and employee access systems.
- May serve on library committees and special projects.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Hiring Salary: $50,000 - $53,000 annual salary; $1923.07 - $2038.46 bi-weekly
Benefits: PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele-health service, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, employer paid life insurance, and 401(k) and PERA retirement plans. The library district provides paid leave in the form of 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.
Additional Info & Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
- Specialization in Archival Science is preferred.
- Minimum one year related experience in libraries, archives, or museum collections.
Skills and Abilities:
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals, including those without previous experience conducting research in an archive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to work as part of a team and possess solid public speaking skills.
- Working knowledge of descriptive standards and practices relevant to archives.
- Understanding of intellectual property rights affecting archival material.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of researchers and of records as needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of library/archives standards.
- Experience using ArchivesSpace or similar platform.
- Must have excellent research and customer service skills with the ability to communicate well with people of varied cultures, age, and ability levels.
- Experience with history research and methodology.
- Must use independent judgment within procedural boundaries and possess good problem solving skills.
- Must possess strong computer skills with the ability to use a variety of electronic and digital devices and e-resources; possesses a keen interest in using and learning new technologies.
- Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 100 pounds.
Other Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends. Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pueblo City-County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
The Community
Pueblo is located in southeastern Colorado and is the most populous city of Pueblo County with roughly 150,000 people. One of the largest steel-producing cities in the U.S., Pueblo is sometimes referred to as the “Steel City”. The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season. Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge.
Lake Pueblo and Other Water Recreation Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing.
Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events. One such festival, the hugely popular Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, celebrates Pueblo's famous green chiles. While there's definitely a sense of history here — Pueblo made Livability.com's Top 10 Cities for Historic Preservation list, the city enjoys contemporary recognition on both national and international levels as the home of Colorado State University-Pueblo (2014 NCAA Division II Football National Champions) and Professional Bull Riders, Inc.
HR Info
Apply on-line from our website: www.pueblolibrary.org/employment