Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position will remain open until filled. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date
Spring 2019/Summer 2019
Spring 2019/Summer 2019
Summary
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at San José State University (SJSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary individual for the position of a tenure-track University Archivist. The University Archivist reports to the Director of Special Collections and Archives and is responsible for developing and maintaining a University Archives on the oldest public university campus in California. The University Archivist will create and implement a records management program to advance the Department’s mission to collect institutional records that document the history and culture of SJSU, from its origins as the first State Normal School in 1857 to the present. As a faculty member, the candidate participates in the library liaison program and engages in library and university governance and scholarship, which includes research, scholarly, and creative activities required for tenure and promotion.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at San José State University (SJSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary individual for the position of a tenure-track University Archivist. The University Archivist reports to the Director of Special Collections and Archives and is responsible for developing and maintaining a University Archives on the oldest public university campus in California. The University Archivist will create and implement a records management program to advance the Department’s mission to collect institutional records that document the history and culture of SJSU, from its origins as the first State Normal School in 1857 to the present. As a faculty member, the candidate participates in the library liaison program and engages in library and university governance and scholarship, which includes research, scholarly, and creative activities required for tenure and promotion.
Responsibilities:
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Identify, select, and acquire SJSU archival
collections, faculty papers, and institutional records of enduring value
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Collaborate with records creators (e.g., SJSU
departments, divisions, administrations) in developing policies and procedures
for the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposition
of university records
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Prioritize and oversee the arrangement and
description of archival collections in physical and digital formats, including
supervision of student work
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Promote visibility and usage of collections
through instruction, outreach, public presentations, tours, exhibitions, and
publications
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Provide reference services through a variety of
formats to facilitate on- and off-site research Builds a record of
progressive scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the University
requirement of retention, tenure and promotion
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Participates in the library liaison program
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Candidate must demonstrate awareness and
experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity –
in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic
preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Required
Qualifications:
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Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
or equivalent is required at time of appointment
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Formal coursework or training in archival management
and theory
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Demonstrated knowledge of current national
archival and descriptive standards and best practices, such as EAD and DACS
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Demonstrated experience in archival appraisal,
selection, arrangement and description, reference, and outreach activities
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Ability to maintain an awareness of current
developments, trends, and emerging technologies in archives and special
collections
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Ability to stay current on topics that intersect
with special collections and archives, including privacy, confidentiality, and
copyright Excellent project management skills
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Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Familiarity with born-digital materials and electronic records
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Applicants should have awareness of and
sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have
been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable
experience
Preferred
Qualifications:
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Successful experience in accessioning,
appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections and
preparing finding aids of varying size and complexity
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Successful experience in processing,
standardizing, and maintaining print and digital records Record of
scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, participation in professional
association activities, or other professional achievements sufficient to meet
the criteria for appointment Experience serving as a liaison librarian
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Experience supervising training student
assistants and interns
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Experience with ArchivesSpace and other
library-related information technology and web design
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Archival certification
Application Procedures: For full consideration, upload a.) a letter
of interest, b.) Curriculum vitae, c.) research plan, and d.) A list of three
(3) professional references with contact information by December 14, 2018 to
http://apply.interfolio.com/57198 . Please note: Original transcripts of
terminal degree will be required of applicants invited to an on-site interview.
Three (3) letters of recommendation will be required for appointment.