P/T - Librarian Archivist, SUNY Maritime College (NY)

Librarian Archivist, SUNY Maritime College (NY)


Job Description:
The Librarian Archivist position primary responsibility would be the coordinating and managing the institutional and special collection archives of the college.  This includes projects that involve arrangement and description, preservation, digitization, and producing DACS compliant finding aids the archival collection.
Responsibilities:

  *  Arrange and describe archival collections producing DACS compliant print and electronic finding aids
  *  Perform basic preservation techniques and prepare materials for long term storage
  *  Provides research assistance to the College community and public
  *  Help improve the discoverability of the archives through promotional efforts
  *  Lead and participate in digital projects
  *  Assess the condition of physical and born digital archival records and determine risk factors.
  *  Recommends appropriate housing, storage and handling for records

Requirements:

  *  Master's degree in Library Science or related discipline
  *  Minimum of one year experience in an academic archival setting or a combination of education and library experience
  *  Experience with describing and arranging archival collections
  *  Demonstrated experience in producing online and print finding aids
  *  Knowledge of best practices with preservation and archival storage
  *  Knowledge of Archivist Toolkit, Archives space, Archon or similar
  *  Knowledge of metadata schemes such Dublin Core or MODS
  *  Ability to work independently, plan, organize, prioritize, and complete projects by target dates
  *  Strong public service orientation, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal skills
  *  Knowledge of digital repositories and platforms

Additional Information:
Salary: This is a Part-Time UUP position with an anticipated hourly rate of $20.00.
Position open until filled.  Review of applications to commence immediately.
Budget Title: Assistant Librarian 08
Line #: 00278

Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

  *  Resume
  *  Cover letter
  *  Contact information for three professional references


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