F/T - Project Archivist - Columbia University

Project Archivist

Columbia University

Summary Description:

The Burke Library at the Union Theological Seminary (Columbia
University) seeks an experienced Archivist to process the New York
Theological Seminary (NYTS) Archives, the Lindquist Collection of

Native American Photographs, and related collections at the Burke

Theological Library. Working under the Burke Library Director, the

archivist will be responsible for arranging, describing, and

preserving these archival collections. The archivist will be

responsible for the physical processing of part of the NYTS Archives,

and the Lindquist Native American photographs to professional

standards of arrangement and description in coordination with the

Union Theological Seminary archivist, graduate student interns, other

colleagues, and assistants. Additional duties include providing

reference and reader services for the NYTS and other archival

collections at the Burke Library, developing online exhibitions and

other outreach resources related to the NYTS archives, answering

reference inquiries, and providing research assistance. The incumbent

will supervise students as needed. The Burke Library, one of the

largest theological libraries in the world, contains rich collections

for theological study and research. With holdings of over 700,000

items, the Library is recognized as one of the premier libraries in

its field, and includes extensive holdings of unique and special

materials. The mission of The Burke Library is to identify, acquire,

organize, provide access to, interpret, and preserve information in

the field of theology and contextually related areas of study. The

Library supports the specific instructional and research needs of

Columbia University, Union Theological Seminary, and New York

Theological Seminary, providing resources for the broader scholarly
community in theology and related disciplines. Priority consideration

will be given to applicants who apply by July 2, 2010. Schedule: 30

hours/ week. This is an eleven-month temporary position, with possible

extension. This position is not benefits eligible.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS with formal course work in

archives administration or an MA in archival management, and two years

experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

To apply see original posting: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1277765112218