Executive Director
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Full-time
On-site
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
$117,000.00-$183,000.00,Yearly Salary
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
December 12, 2024
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Archivist will inventory, arrange and describe paper, media, and digital archival collections pertaining to the heritage of Northeast Arkansas and the operations and functions of Arkansas State University. Collections include university records, agricultural, historical, and political collections which consists of congressional, gubernatorial, and legislative papers. The successful candidate will participate in digitizing archival resources for the Dean B. Ellis Library's A-State Research and Creative Hub (ARCH) institutional repository and with grant seeking activities.
This position will work directly with in-person and online researchers, faculty, and students to provide reference service and access to the collections. The Assistant Archivist will supervise the Archives & Special Collections in the Head Archivist's absence and will help supervise graduate assistants. This non-teaching, non-tenured, faculty status position is part of the Archives & Special Collections unit at the Dean B. Ellis Library and will report to the Head Archivist.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in a collaborative and team environment, as well as independently Experience working with archival manuscript collections, especially in processing archival collections in accordance with principles such as respect des fonds, original order, and MPLP Experience curating collections with privacy concerns, including processing and providing access to sensitive, restricted, or classified information Knowledge of current library and archival standards and vocabularies, such as EAD, DACS, MARC, RDA, and LCSH Experience writing DACS-compliant finding aids, whether in an archival content management system or in Microsoft Word/Excel Ability to lift and carry forty-pound boxes and climb a ladder to retrieve materials Ability to travel as needed to participate in consortia and professional activities
General Days/Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Occasional Saturdays: Hours dependent of Library operating hours Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of archival experience with increasing levels of responsibility Experience working in an academic setting Experience working with a variety of formats including born-digital, digitized, paper-based, and mixed-media archival collections Familiarity with archival content management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archon, or Archivist Toolkit Demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects and initiatives Familiarity with or interest in Arkansas history and politics Ability to assist patrons effectively A documented record of ongoing professional activity
Minimum Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS with an archival component, MA in Archival Studies, or international equivalent
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
E-Verify Right to Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Arkansas State University is also committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
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