Project Archivist - University Archives (Full-Time, 2 years)
- Employer
- Marian University (IN)
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 3, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Project Archivist - University Archives (Full-Time, 2 years)
Job Description
As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a full-time Project Archivist who promotes Marian University’s Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by determining the scope of University Archives collection, developing policies governing archives access and maintenance, using ArchivesSpace software to catalog the collection, and completing a plan for the continued addition of future archival materials. At the end of this project, the Project Archivist will make recommendations for continued archives staffing and maintenance. The Project Archivist is a 2-year position funded by a grant from the Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
- In consultation with campus stakeholders, establish and document collection parameters of Marian University Archives. Stakeholders include Marian faculty, administrators, departmental partners such as Alumni Engagement and Campus Ministry, and the Sisters of St. Francis (Marian’s founding order).
- With support from PALNI, (Private Academic Library Network of Indiana) create, maintain, and update an instance of ArchivesSpace to make holdings discoverable online.
- Provide research assistance and access to archival materials to students, faculty, staff, administration, external researchers, and the general public.
- Using recommendations from a previous archives assessment, update and maintain the physical archives of Marian University. Monitor conditions in the Archives. Work with the Library Director to acquire necessary supplies to preserve archival materials.
- Develop a plan for systematic collection of future archival materials.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Archival Science, Library Science, or related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree and significant experience in archival/museum or special collections
- A minimum of one year experience processing archival collection, digitization, and metadata structure, writing finding aids.
- Professional archival and/or records management experience.
- Experience working with items in need of special handling and conservation.
- An understanding of official records management practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to user-oriented archival services.
- Understanding of copyright and rights management issues.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P272S
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How do you think Marian University’s mission, as well as the
Catholic Franciscan identity, will support your work as a
professor/administrator?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How will the work you do in your role at Marian University be
different in light of the mission and identity of the
University?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How will you promote the success of those from marginalized
groups?
(Open Ended Question)
- * In what ways will your work promote and support
transformational leaders that are trustworthy, healthy, skilled and
inquisitive?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Company
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. Our mission is to be a great Catholic university dedicated to achieving excellence in learning, which is achieved through teaching, research, and scholarly activities in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer.
The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.
Marian University is proud to be a higher education institution just ten minutes away from downtown Indianapolis. Here, you’ll not only get to benefit from the exceptional employment and internship opportunities the city has to offer but also its diverse culture and lively personality. From cool cultural districts with unique entertainment, shopping, and dining options to outdoor festivals, professional and amateur sports events, hiking and biking trails, and more, Marian University is conveniently located in the heart of it all. Whether it’s walking around Monument Circle, floating down the canal in a paddleboat, visiting the various historical sites and museums, or dining on Mass Ave, you’ll quickly find your favorite local hangouts and love this city just as much as we do.
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