The Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity

Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented archivist as our The Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity. This temporary lecturer position will build and make accessible a new collecting area focused on ClemsonLIFE and Neurodiversity that will be housed in Special Collections and Archives (SCA). This will include building on the department’s work in conducting oral histories as well as acquiring relevant archival and rare book materials by donation or purchase. In collaboration with the department head, the Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity will also contribute to departmental work on reviewing processing procedures, workflows, as well as reference work, to ensure that we are considering neurodiverse perspectives in our work.

Qualified candidates will have an ALA-accredited degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree as deemed appropriate by the Libraries, one year of experience working in an archives or special collections, demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids, demonstrated experience using archival collection management software, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and proven ability to work collaboratively within, and across, teams.

This is a 1-year contract for a Temporary Lecturer position, renewable up to 3-years, accountable to the Head of Special Collections and Archives. The position provides a minimum salary of $60,000 based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more position details and to apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/161900