San José - San José State University - University Archivist, Senior Assistant Librarian

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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.

Starting  Date
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.

Responsibilities:

·         Identify, select, and acquire SJSU archival collections, faculty papers, and institutional records of enduring value

·         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

·         Prioritize and oversee the arrangement and description of archival collections in physical and digital formats, including supervision of student work

·         Promote visibility and usage of collections through instruction, outreach, public presentations, tours, exhibitions, and publications

·         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

·         Participates in the library liaison program

·         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:

·         Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent is required at time of appointment

·         Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory

·         Demonstrated knowledge of current national archival and descriptive standards and best practices, such as EAD and DACS

·         Demonstrated experience in archival appraisal, selection, arrangement and description, reference, and outreach activities

·         Ability to maintain an awareness of current developments, trends, and emerging technologies in archives and special collections

·         Ability to stay current on topics that intersect with special collections and archives, including privacy, confidentiality, and copyright  Excellent project management skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills  Familiarity with born-digital materials and electronic records

·         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:

·         Successful experience in accessioning, appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections and preparing finding aids of varying size and complexity

·         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

·         Experience supervising training student assistants and interns

·         Experience with ArchivesSpace and other library-related information technology and web design

·         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.