Assistant or Associate Professor, Processing and Outreach Archivist, Library
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Assistant or Associate Professor, Processing and Outreach Archivist, Library

University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Posted:
February 22, 2021
Location:
Kearney, Nebraska
Salary:
$65,000-$67,500
PayScale
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Archives Management
Required Education:
Masters

Job Description or Duties: 

This position reports to the University Archivist and Digital Repository Manager. The Processing and Outreach Archivist (POA) is responsible for organizing, preserving, and publicizing University Archives resources. With guidance from the University Archivist, the person in this position is responsible for processing and preserving materials, as well as for recommending policy. The POA assists with Archives and Special Collections reference, creation of exhibits, and outreach. May assist with supervising student employees and interns. As part of the Calvin T. Ryan Library faculty, assists with user services. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. 

Archives:

  • Processes archival and manuscript collections for discovery; creates and updates archival and manuscript research guides and finding aids.
  • Evaluates collection materials for preservation and/or conservation needs; if training permits, conducts basic preservation and/or conservation tasks.
  • Works with the University Archivist to manage archival workflow and processing priorities.
  • Assists with outreach and promotion efforts, particularly exhibits.
  • Supports collection access for both the UNK and broader community.
  • In collaboration with the University Archivist, recommends, updates, implements, and assesses archival policies and procedures.
  • May assist with supervision of Archives Student Workers and interns as relevant to other job duties.
  • Participates actively in the archives and library professions.
  • Represents the Library and Archives on appropriate University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries committees.
  • Fulfills other duties as assigned by the University Archivist or Library Dean.

As member of the Library Faculty:

  • Provides research assistance and instruction to individuals in the use of the library’s services and resources in person and via LibAnswers (telephone, e-mail, SMS text and online chat). May include assigned evening and weekend reference duties. Maintains a high level of commitment to prompt, courteous service to all library clients.
  • Serves as a liaison to academic departments as assigned. Develops and maintains resource guides to support liaison duties through the use of LibGuides. Produces guides to support individual courses in assigned liaison areas at the request of and/or in collaboration with course instructors.
  • Engages in scholarly and service activity as required for tenure and promotion.
  • Assists in information literacy instruction utilizing various methods, including teaching sessions in the library computer labs and classrooms, instructional classrooms, other locations, and via Zoom. May include using course management software (Canvas), and LibCal scheduling software as appropriate.

Fulfills other tasks as assigned by the Dean of the Library.

START DATE: July 1, 2021 or earlier

Required Qualifications:              

ALA-accredited Master’s degree with an archives specialization or equivalent. Experience processing archival / special collections materials, either professionally or as part of an internship, practicum or other similar experience. Experience planning exhibits and/or engaging in outreach. Evidence of effective project planning, management, and completion.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Commitment to achieving tenure under Board of Regents, University and Library guidelines and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:             

Demonstrated expertise in processing archival / special collections materials. Demonstrated commitment to user-focused services and collections. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement projects, independently and with teams. Experience engaging diverse communities. Experience conducting reference interviews and providing archives & special collections reference. Experience with relevant technology platforms associated with special and archival collections (e.g., ArchivesSpace, ArchiveIt, Omeka). Experience using metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, PREMIS, or DACS. Education and/or experience with rare books.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, workflows, and best practices associated with archives. Experience supervising student employees or interns.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: SALARY AND BENEFITS: With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. Benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
Internal Number: 54018
About University of Nebraska at Kearney
The University of Nebraska at Kearney, serving over 6,000 students, is one of four University of Nebraska campuses. Established in 1905, the University has a tradition of emphasis in scholarly teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of disciplines. Kearney, a progressive city of over 33,000, is the educational, medical, cultural, commercial, and agricultural center of a large mid-state area. http://www.unk.edu/ The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. The University affirms a policy of equal ...educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator. For a copy of the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Police and Parking Services or visit the website: http://www.unk.edu/annual_security_report
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