https://careers.archivists.org Latest SAA Career Center Jobs Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:29:42 Z https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/15001930/digital-archives-technician https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/15001930/digital-archives-technician Buffalo, New York, The University at Buffalo Libraries are seeking applicants for a Digital Archives Technician (Instructional Support Technician) to serve on a growing team of archivists responsible for creating and processing digitized and born-digital materials for all Special Collections’ units within the Libraries -The Poetry Collection, Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection, Rare and Special books, and the University Archives. The Digital Archives Technician is primarily responsible for assisting the Digital Archivist in accessioning, preserving, processing, and providing access to unique digital resources in the University Libraries Special Collections. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Working with the Digital Archivist to accession born-digital donations to Special Collections. • Appraising digital collections according to local and national best practices. • Assisting the Digital Archivist in processing born-digital collections including preservation, arrangement, and description according to local and national best practices. • Participating in reformatting obsolete and at-risk analog media. • Creating original metadata for digital resources. • Overseeing finding aids maintenance (additions, updates, linking to catalog records, and digital collections). • Contributing to the development and implementation of digital preservation workflows. • Supporting researcher discovery, access and use of born-digital collections remotely and in the Special Collections’ Reading Room. • Participating in library instruction sessions that focus on digital resources in Special Collections. We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The library serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services, collections, and policies should honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution. • Demonstrated awareness of the challenges and opportunities for justice, diversity, inclusion, equity and access in staffing, services, collections, and physical spaces within the Libraries, the university, and in higher education. • Demonstrated commitment to advancing justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity in organizations. • At least one year of relevant professional experience processing archival collections, preferably in a special collections’ repository or museum. • Demonstrated proficiency in archival theory and practice, especially accessioning, processing and description, including minimal and basic processing strategies. • Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, Dublin Core, and other library and archival descriptive and content standards. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, project management, and organizational skills. • Demonstrated problem solving skills. • Must be able to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with current approaches to accessioning and description of born-digital holdings. • Familiarity with new and emerging technologies in digital preservation. Experience in the use and application of digital preservation systems, such as Preservica, Archivematica, etc. • Experience in the use and application of archival content management systems, such as ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, or Archon. • Experience in the use and application of software used for editing digital images, audio, and video files, such as Adobe Bridge, Handbrake, Audacity, or Final Cut Pro. Outstanding Benefits Package: Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages. To Apply: To be considered for this position, applicants must apply via the UBJobs Web site by July 3, 2021. At the time of hire, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for a period of at least two years. In your cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals. All candidates who are contacted by the search committee should be prepared to discuss how they see themselves contributing to the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. We are currently reviewing applications and anticipate filling this position by August 2021. References will be contacted with advance notice. The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. Land acknowledgement: The University at Buffalo operates on the territory of the Seneca Nation, a member of the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations Confederacy. This territory is covered by The Dish with One Spoon Treaty of Peace and Friendship, a pledge to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. It is also covered by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, between the United States Government and the Six Nations Confederacy, which further affirmed Haudenosaunee land rights and sovereignty in the State of New York. Today, this region is still the home to the Haudenosaunee people, and we are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, and share ideas in this territory. The University Libraries , SUNY’s largest academic research library, offer an outstanding array of information resources, technologies, services, and people to support academic achievement. The Libraries play a vital role in the academic success of our students, the teaching and research of our faculty, and the intellectual pursuits of our alumni and community members. Our broad selection of digital and print resources, innovative services, and expert staff support scholarly and creative achievements in new and exciting ways. The Buffalo Niagara Region is a major metropolitan area with diverse communities and outstanding assets. Buffalo offers the amenities of a major urban area without the headaches. Friendly folks, quick commutes, charming neighborhoods and a low cost of living are among the benefits of life in the region. Three international bridges connect the Buffalo Niagara region to Canada. Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Toronto is only 90 minutes by car. By air, we are less than an hour to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups in order to build a culturally diverse and pluralistic University community. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:08:13 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14971814/academic-outreach-coordinator https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14971814/academic-outreach-coordinator Iowa City, Iowa, THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES and THE STANLEY MUSEUM OF ART IOWA CITY, IOWA   Academic Outreach Coordinator, Special Collections & Archives, UI Libraries (60%), and the Stanley Museum of Art (40%) Dual Posting – Program and Outreach Coordinator (Position #00248836, PEI2/3A) and Librarian (Position #00248835, PLB1/3A)   We intend to hire for one position at either the Program and Outreach Coordinator (PEI2/3A) classification, requisition #21002915, or Librarian classification (PLB1/3A), requisition #21002913, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.   Organization Description: Through the innovative “Iowa Idea” developed in the 1920s, the University of Iowa became one of the earliest proponents of object?based learning in higher education; today, the UI remains committed to incorporating art and primary sources into teaching and research, and the UI Libraries and the Stanley Museum of Art are at the forefront of this effort. In August 2022, the Stanley Museum of Art will reopen in its new building adjacent to the Main Library. This proximity will enhance our longstanding collaborations, which already include co-curated exhibitions and conservation projects. These strengths provide unique opportunities for cross-collegiate collaboration with faculty from STEM, arts, and humanities disciplines.   Position Description: The UI Libraries and the Stanley Museum of Art, which hold deep, culturally diverse, and complementary collections of art and visual materials, are seeking an engaged and intensely collaborative librarian or museum professional to serve as Academic Outreach Coordinator. Reporting to the Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives Outreach and Engagement Librarian (60%) and the Stanley Museum’s Curator of Learning & Engagement (40%), the Academic Outreach Coordinator will work toward short- and long-term goals intended to increase the visibility and usability of diverse collection materials in both units.   The Academic Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with faculty to help them align object-based learning with course objectives across the curriculum. They will draw from collections representing diverse creators, while leveraging their understanding of the experiences of historically underrepresented people in academic libraries and museums. They will also facilitate discovery and pedagogical use of collection objects in the UI Libraries and the Stanley Museum; lead object?centered teaching and research workshops for instructors across campus; and assist faculty and graduate students as they produce original research on collection objects.   Specific duties and responsibilities include: Promote discoverability of resources, particularly those created by artists from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, with a special focus on collections such as the Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, Alternative Traditions in Contemporary Arts, Global African collections, and the Stanley Museum’s works on paper. Build and sustain relationships with students and faculty, in collaboration with other UI Libraries and Stanley Museum staff. Develop strategies to integrate collections at the Libraries and Stanley Museum into teaching and research at the University. Lead campus workshops to promote use of Libraries and Stanley Museum materials in the curriculum. Assist with relevant physical and digital exhibits, events, and programs, particularly those about artists or creators who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. Actively participate in departmental initiatives and standard operations such as provision of reference services. Collaborate with colleagues across both the Libraries and Stanley Museum. Keep abreast of developments in special collections and museum standards and trends, applying new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate. Contribute to the profession through service, research, publishing, and/or teaching; and contribute to relevant library and University-wide activities and committees. Additional job duties as assigned based on individual knowledge, skills, and abilities. Application Details: To apply for the position: (see required qualifications for distinction between classifications) Program and Outreach Coordinator (PEI2/3A): http://p.rfer.us/UIOWAthB808 Librarian (PLB1/3A): http://p.rfer.us/UIOWAbPB809 Applications are only accepted through the Jobs@UIOWA website. The starting salary range for this position at either classification is $49,000 - $51,000 depending on qualifications. This position will be posted through at least July 5, 2021 and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents that clearly address how they meet the qualifications of this position. Be sure to mark the documents as a "Relevant File" to the submission when completing the application. Required Documents: Current resume or CV Cover letter that clearly addresses how you meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Statement regarding diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. The UI Libraries and the Stanley Museum of Art welcome and serve all, including people of color from all nations, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and the most vulnerable in our community. We safeguard the human right to access information. We offer educational resources that promote diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and we strive to build collections that reflect all points of view on current and historical issues. Include an applicant statement to include examples of ways you have advanced diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in the workplace or community or provide other evidence of your demonstrated commitment to diversity.  [Please keep statement to 500 words or less.]     Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or  fsds@uiowa.edu .  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543. Required Qualifications: For appointment at the Program and Outreach Coordinator classification , Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, art history, or similar. For appointment at the Librarian classification , Master’s degree from an ALA accredited Library Science Program. Demonstrated commitment to diversity in an academic environment, in a workplace setting, and/or in the community. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, and collaboration are essential.   Desired Qualifications: Ability to articulate awareness of inequities and challenges in libraries, museums, and/or education, faced by historically underrepresented groups. Advanced degree in a field related to the position. Coursework or training in special collections librarianship, archives, art history, studio art, and/or museum studies. Demonstrated experience in the areas of public history or the arts, including programming, events, and exhibitions. Experience working in an archives or special collections, including the physical handling of materials. Experience working in a museum environment. Object-based teaching experience, especially at a college level. 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