ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST
ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST
Salary $46,000.00 Annually
Location Natchitoches, LA
Job TypeUnclassified
Department Northwestern State University
Job Number 999770
Supplemental Information
Northwestern State University is seeking an Assistant Archivist to work under the supervision of an ACA Certified Head Archivist. The Assistant Archivist will support the Head Archivist in the running of the Cammie G. Henry Research Center which also serves as the university archives. Applicants for the position must hold an earned Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; additional advanced degree(s) preferred. Some night and weekend hours are required in both the Archives and other library departments as necessary.
We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to and engage in our diverse community, as well as broaden our curricular offerings as part of our strategic framework. All applicants are requested to address their potential in this regard. We recognize and support an equitable and inclusive environment, and embrace the expression of culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
To Apply: Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Megan Lowe, Director of University Libraries, at archivespositions@nsula.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool is acquired.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
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Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator & Director of Student Advocacy, Christie Price (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email pricec@nsula.edu. Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318- 357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Randi Washington (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email washingtonr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.
*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to
archivespositions@nsula.edu
Qualifications
Requirements:
American Library Association accredited Master's degree with a concentration in archives management or archival equivalent
Experience in processing archival and manuscript collections
Demonstrated understanding of, and enthusiasm for the use of, emerging technologies
Service-oriented philosophy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collegially as a member of a team
Commitment to building strong relationships between the library, university academic departments, university community, and external communities
Scholarly and professional competence
Preferred:
Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists
Additional graduate or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., History or English)
Archival experience in an academic setting
Experience with promoting collections through social media
Training in MARC, EAD, DACS, and other processing standards
Reading knowledge of French and Spanish languages
Job Concepts
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing reference/research assistance to a diverse population of researchers including high school, the university community, scholars, and the general public with searching through manuscripts, books, photographs, serials, monographs, maps, and newspapers in various formats;
Processing collections;
Preparing materials for relational databases;
Providing online access to materials;
Conducting tours and orientation classes for students and patrons;
Participating in professional development activities;
Supervising and training student workers;
Curating exhibits;
Representing the Archives at appropriate university, professional, and community functions;
Working with other library departments;
Meeting tenure track requirements;
Other duties as assigned.
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