https://careers.archivists.org Latest SAA Career Center Jobs Wed, 26 May 2021 06:09:19 Z https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870840/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870840/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert Austin, Texas, Iron Mountain Library Services is a new business within Iron Mountain that leverages the organization’s extensive capabilities and footprint to deliver new collection options for libraries and archives. Our team provides expert consulting to libraries helping with planning and execution of relocation projects, collections storage strategies, and digitization programs. The SME will represent the capabilities of Iron Mountain to libraries and the specific needs of libraries to our extensive Iron Mountain network. We are looking for candidates that have a broad background in libraries, archives or special collections, and are comfortable in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment. This is an exciting, non-standard opportunity where the right person can grow their skills and their professional network. The Library Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) individual contributor role is a unique role to Iron Mountain with professional librarians and archivists in a sales solution architect function to help engage with customers and develop custom solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of library collection management strategy and digital access approaches. This a dynamic hands-on role encompassing both academic and corporate business functions, driving growth within a new business through sales and solution delivery.  It requires looking at new ways to solve established challenges in the library and archives community. This role entails meeting and talking with many different constituencies on a daily basis and is ideally suited to those that enjoy socializing and engaging deeply for long hours. This is an ideal position for those who are comfortable with flexible and broad cross-functional thinking, innovation, and creativity. Work with customers to understand their needs and develop solution recommendations Engage with customers to open up new business opportunities  Responsible for working closely with Iron Mountain sales professionals to drive Library Services sales to successful completion Collaborate with Iron Mountain operations and project teams to deliver solutions Use modeling tools to configure customized project and pricing models Develop proposals for delivery to customers Track sales success and pipeline for opportunities in the SME region Work with cross-functional teams to respond to RFPs and government bids Sales rep follow-up and Sales Support on Library Services opportunities Develop methodologies, workflows, and best practices for preservation level digitization practices Attend relevant library and archives conferences and marketing events to create and advance opportunities Background: Master’s Degree in Library Science 7+ years experience working in a library, archives or special collections.  Must have experience in academic research institutions.  Corporate, government, public or private library and archives experience is highly beneficial.  Skills: Superior interpersonal skills to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the company Ability to independently analyze problems and recommend solutions Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team based environment and to regularly share knowledge and learnings Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Deadline driven, and ability to work well under pressure Capability to handle change, including work reprioritization, strategic direction alterations, and the introduction of new approaches  Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills A high degree of initiative and tolerance for considering new and unconventional approaches to collection management and conversion Ability to travel (up to 70%) Compliance Obligations: It is the responsibility of every Iron Mountain employee: to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policies to exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct  to complete required training within the allotted time frame Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement,  CLICK HERE Requisition:  J0028460   Fri, 21 May 2021 09:19:00 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14849053/librarian https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14849053/librarian New York, New York, The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation seeks to hire a temporary Librarian to work with the Foundation’s library collection. Under the supervision of the Head Archivist, the position will conduct a preservation assessment of Roy Lichtenstein’s 699-volume library, including a collection condition survey; provide treatment recommendations for preservation or conservation; administer necessary treatments inhouse and coordinate with third parties for outsourced conservation work; and update the Foundation’s reference management software RefWorks. The project should be completed in 8 weeks, depending on availability and schedule. There may be additional employment opportunities after the initial project is complete. Essential Responsibilities: Conduct a preservation assessment and condition survey of a 699-volume library, and identify treatment recommendations; Administer treatment and rehousing of library materials; Recommend treatment services for serious conservation needs, if necessary; Update the Foundation’s library database RefWorks; Other duties as assigned. Master of Library and Information Sciences or Archival Studies from an ALA-accredited institution; Minimum 2 years of related experience; Practical knowledge of archival theory and best practice including national standards; Knowledge of professional principles and best practices; Working understanding of museum or artist archives; Understanding of 20th and 21st century art history; Experience working on research project within an art historical context; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously; Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a group and to function across an inter-departmental structure; Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills; Ability to learn and use dynamic database and library collections management systems, as well as a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; Familiarity with current trends, issues, and ever-evolving standards and best practices in the field; Ability to lift materials weighing up to 30lbs. This is a temporary position 2-to-3 days a week during standard office hours, 10am-6pm. Most of the work will be conducted on premises. The Foundation offers a competitive hourly wage. The position is expected to last 8 weeks (depending on schedule and availability). There may be further project opportunities after the completion of this project.   Tue, 18 May 2021 11:55:41 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14788838/curator-of-the-southern-historical-collection https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14788838/curator-of-the-southern-historical-collection Chapel HIll, North Carolina, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, collaborative, creative, collegial, and service-oriented individual for the position of Curator of the  Southern Historical Collection  (SHC) in the  Wilson Special Collections Library . Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and supervising 3 full-time staff members, the Curator will oversee operations of the Southern Historical Collection, providing vision and leadership to ensure its continued preeminence as the leading repository of unique materials reflecting the histories and cultures of the American South. The Curator engages with Special Collections and University Libraries colleagues, UNC faculty and students, donors and vendors, and with trends and directions in Southern studies to ensure the development, management, and ongoing relevance of the SHC’s holdings and programs to their teaching, learning, and research. As charged by the “ The University Libraries’ Role in Reckoning with Systemic Racism and Oppression ” the Wilson Special Collections Library team is undertaking initiatives to interrogate and repair the legacy systems that perpetuate oppressive structures and to create new systems that advance racial and social equity and justice in our spaces, collections, programs, and services. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate commitment to this work in their professional practice. The Curator works collaboratively with the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and other Special Collections curators to develop and refine a shared agenda for accessioning, processing, and accessing archival materials. The Curator directs an active collection development, management, and stewardship program that supports existing and emerging areas of strength and is informed by the curricular and research objectives related to Southern studies at UNC and in broader scholarly and public communities. The Curator cultivates and stewards relationships with potential and current collection donors, with an emphasis on creating a more inclusive historical record and connecting with communities underrepresented in the collections. The Curator supervises the work of three full-time SHC staff (two archivists and one administrative assistant) and manages and monitors departmental budgets and the expenditure of funds assigned to the SHC for acquisitions, staff, and associated programs. Working closely with the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and Library Development, the Curator actively pursues grant, private, and other funding opportunities and oversees grant-funded projects and staff as awarded or assigned. Through exhibitions, public programs, and other outreach methods, the Curator ensures visibility and awareness of the SHC’s resources and programs on campus and in larger scholarly networks. The Curator develops and supports Special Collections engagements with community-based partners. Working with Library Communications, responds to media requests related to the SHC as needed. By serving on the Wilson Library management team and on assigned task teams and working groups, the Curator participates in the analysis, planning, and implementation of policies and procedures for the Special Collections. The Curator also participates in Special Collections, Libraries, and University committees and groups as appropriate. The Curator is expected to be active in and contribute to professional activities relating to librarianship, archives, and the study of the American South and to support the activities of the department’s staff in professional organizations and working groups concerned with special collections issues. The Curator will demonstrate commitment to and growth in professional practice and subject area engagement. Founded in 1930, the Southern Historical Collection is the most used of the five collections that make up the special collections at Wilson Library. The SHC alone is responsible for almost 5,000 manuscript collections and represents just over half of the materials used by researchers. Within Wilson Library, the SHC’s dedicated staff works in collaboration with the curators of the four other collections (the North Carolina Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the Southern Folklife Collection, and University Archives and Records Management); a technical services team, which encompasses archival processing and bibliographic cataloging; a research and instructional services team; preservation and conservation staff, including an in-house conservation lab; and a special collections exhibitions coordinator and special collections engagement librarian. Wilson Library staff also work closely with the University Libraries’ Repository Services department, which includes the Digital Production Center and which manages our various digital content repositories. Thanks to mass digitization workflows, more than two million pages of SHC content are currently available online. Wilson Library offers a variety of research  fellowships , most of which support areas that speak to the strengths of the SHC. They include a grant-funded pilot for doctoral fellowships in southern studies. The fellowships are administered by the Special Collections Research and Instructional Services department. Over the past four years, the SHC has led the University Libraries’ work around  community-driven archives  to explore new or redefined opportunities for collaborating with underrepresented and otherwise marginalized communities. The Curator will work closely with the Associate University Librarian and with the African American Collections and Outreach Archivist, who has led efforts to define a scaled and strategic pathway forward for this work that is collaborative with other Libraries unites. As the curatorial home for hundreds of antebellum collections and others that represent a white, patriarchal norm, the SHC is critical to Wilson Library’s work to repair and remediate archival description. This work is led by the Technical Services team and requires the full engagement of SHC’s curatorial team.   Required:   ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or equivalent relevant degree. Minimum of three years’ professional work experience in an academic research library, archival repository, museum, or public history setting. Experience supervising volunteers, students, interns, or staff. Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Knowledge of current trends and best practices in special collections and archives. Commitment to creating a more inclusive historical record and to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.   Preferred:   Advanced degree in a humanities or social sciences discipline, preferably US history, American Studies, or related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the histories and cultures of the American South. Experience in collection development and management. Experience with donor relations and grant administration. Outreach experience, including but not limited to exhibitions and public programs and establishing and maintaining relationships with user communities.   Salary and Benefits This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment. The salary range for this Librarian position begins at $69,900. The University Libraries intends to hire at a minimum of $85,000, with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council. Fri, 07 May 2021 14:48:55 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14766443/archival-internship-remote https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14766443/archival-internship-remote Palm Beach, Florida, The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is looking for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Public History, Library and Information Science, or Historic Preservation to participate in a six-week program this summer (June 15-July 24, 2021). The Foundation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic, architectural, and cultural heritage of Palm Beach, Florida. The Foundation’s mission is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic buildings that truly make Palm Beach special. Interns will be exposed to challenging, professional opportunities while working with the digital collection of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. The collection includes digital records of architectural drawings, photographs, and ephemera from prominent Palm Beach architects.  Experience with image/photo editing in Adobe Creative suite and Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Content Management Software and Metadata experience a plus.  stipend Mon, 03 May 2021 12:07:50 -0400