Technical Services Archivist
- Employer
- Seton Hall University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 21, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Technical Services Archivist
Job No: 495414
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
Technical Services Archivist: The Monsignor William Noe Field Archives and Special Collections at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time, indefinitely renewable Lecturer Library faculty position. We seek an archivist with cataloging experience who can oversee long term preservation and access to Seton Hall's rare book and manuscript collections.
The archives collects and maintains a manuscript collection that is particularly strong in the records of notable political figures and writers from the state of New Jersey. Special Collections holds a rare book collection with strengths in Irish history, Catholic doctrine and practice, and, to a lesser extent, modern American poetry and the American Civil War. Special Collections forms a single division with Walsh Gallery, Seton Hall's art gallery, which curates and manages a permanent collection comprising not only art objects in many formats, but also specialized research collections in anthropology and other fields. It is a diverse collection serving a diverse population within and without the university.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the
arrangement and description
of manuscript, institutional, print, photographic and related special collections, including the
creation and publication of finding aids - Manage access and description of Seton Hall's rare book
collections, ensuring they are
stored safely, planning for grow room for the collection, and using space efficiently - Identify digitization and conservation priorities in both rare
book and manuscript collections
- Accession archival collections and perform original cataloging
of new rare books
- Survey collections and create processing plans, identifying
preservation and privacy
priorities - Create custom archival housings for fragile books and
audio-visual formats
- Maintain collections database in Archivesspace, and contribute
catalog records to WMS
and OCLC - Take cooperative role in managing storage space shared with
Walsh Gallery, contributing
archival expertise to issues that arise - Oversee and implement ongoing collections shift
- Support outreach activities as part of collection
management
- Develop and implement digitization workflows and create
metadata for digital projects
- Supervise student workers, interns, and volunteers, developing
project workflows and
assessing day to day outcomes - Complete special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- MLS or MLIS with concentration in Archives or Rare Books or
recognized equivalent in
experience or training - Knowledge of archival principles and practices, including
Describing Archives: A Content
Standard - Experience processing archival collections
- Minimum of two years' experience cataloging rare materials in
an academic research
library or similar setting - Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in cataloging and
metadata
- Experience with archival management software such as
Archivesspace
- Training in creating custom enclosures for rare
materials
- Ability to manage several competing priorities in a fast-paced
environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular
workflows
- Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth,
maintaining knowledge or skills
through involvement in professional organizations or continued education - Experience working collaboratively and independently with
varied groups within a complex
organization - Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication
skills
- Ability to support the Catholic mission of the
University.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with space management, inventorying and shifting
collections
- Experience with digitization of archival materials
- Knowledge of a second language, particularly Latin, Italian,
Spanish, or French
- Experience in museums, familiarity with museum practices and
terminology
Salary Grade:
FA01 - Faculty
Exempt/Nonexempt:
Exempt
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50lbs, walking/standing, pushing heavy book carts.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide contact information for 3 professional references.
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.
Advertised: 15 Sep 2022
Application Closes:
To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495414/technical-services-archivist
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