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Position Announcement--University of Washington Libraries
The University of Washington is now accepting applications for
the
position of Technical Services Archivist, a
processing archivist position.
Applicants with either
librarian or archival qualifications are being
accepted. Appointment will be made at the Librarian or the
Professional
level, depending on whether the successful
candidate holds an ALA-equivalent
MLS or other graduate
degree. Position descriptions for both appointment
levels can be found here: http://www.washington.edu/admin/libjobs/
The position description for the Librarian track appointment is
attached
below.
John Bolcer, University Archivist
Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA 98195-2900
(206) 685-2352 [direct line]
(206)
543-1929 [department]
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TITLE: Technical Services Archivist
LOCATION: Special Collections Division
THE LIBRARIES:
Among the largest academic research libraries in North America,
the
University of Washington Libraries has a collection
of more than seven
million cataloged volumes, an equal
number in microform format, more than
50,000 serial
titles, and several million items in other formats. Students
and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank
the
Libraries as the most important source of
information for their work. The
Libraries also receives
the highest satisfaction rating of any academic
service
on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of
Educational Assessment. The Libraries was commended in the
University's
2003 accreditation review for its rich
collection, well-qualified staff,
and "exceptional
service to students, staff development, and a commitment
to planning and assessment of service."
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
The Special Collections Division is the Libraries' major
resource for rare
and archival materials covering a
broad range of topics, formats, and
periods. Research
strengths include the history of the Pacific Northwest,
Alaska and Western Canada; architecture; book arts; 19th century
American
literature; photography; and historical
children's literature. Special
Collections also houses
the official Archives of the University of
Washington.
THE POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Head, Technical Services,
Special
Collections Division, manages the Division's
processing program. Plans
and oversees the
arrangement and description of manuscript, University
Archives, and visual material collections.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Analyze unprocessed incoming and legacy manuscript and record
collections
and develop arrangement and description
plans for these collections.
Ensure adherence to national and local processing standards
across
collections. Make certain standards are
applied.
Work with Curators and the Head of Special Collections Technical
Services
to determine processing levels and methods for
collections.
Prepare and review new finding aids. Guarantee created
finding aids meet
national and local content standards,
particularly EAD (Encoded Archival
Description)
encoding.
Revise existing finding aids to conform to national and local
content
standards and convert legacy finding aids to
EAD.
Establish and ensure efficient processing workflows and
production
standards, including incorporating changes in
archival standards and
processing protocols.
Hire, train and supervise student staff and lead other staff
carrying out
arrangement, rehousing, and description of
collections.
Manage relationships with conversion vendors for collection
materials,
including shipping and receiving converted
materials, execute day to day
work with vendors.
Create collection-level records for processed collections in
MARC (Machine
Readable Cataloging) format.
Maintain awareness of archival standards, including Describing
Archives:
A Content Standard (DACS), XML (Extensible
Markup Language), DLXS (Digital
Library Extension
Service) and PREMIS (PREservation Metadata
Implementation Strategies).
Identify materials requiring preservation measures and
coordinate
accomplishment of appropriate treatments with
curators and conservation
staff.
Collaborate with Special Collections, Digital Initiatives and
Curators in
selecting possible items for
digitization.
The Technical Services Archivist serves on the Special
Collections
Reference Desk. Weekend or evening work may
be scheduled on occasion in
this position.
Assist in the development and management of grant projects.
Contribute actively to the University of Washington Libraries
and
to the profession.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other
duties
as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the
American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate
library science/information studies
degree
2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding
of the
contributions a diverse workforce brings to the
workplace
3. Minimum two years experience in a research library or
archival
setting
4. Experience processing large, complex archival collections
5. Supervisory experience
6. Ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing
complex
environment and to set priorities
7. Ability to work independently, communicate effectively,
and work
in a team
8. High tolerance for ambiguity
9. Technological expertise, including knowledge of
computer applications
in libraries, US MARC format, and
EAD (Encoded Archival Description)
Preferred:
1. Experience documenting procedures
2. Familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or other database
management
software
3. Knowledge of standards applicable to library and
archival collections
such as Dublin Core, DACS
(Describing Archives: A Content Standard), XML,
and
PREMIS (PREservation Metadata Implementation Strategies)
4. Knowledge or experience working with audio/visual materials
SALARY: $44,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications
and background.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and
participate in the
University of Washington Retirement
Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group,
and/or Fidelity
Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at
the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12
working
days per year. No state or local income
tax.
APPLY TO: Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington
Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box
352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900
Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume
including a
work telephone number, e-mail address,
salary requirements, and the names,
addresses and
telephone numbers of at least three references who are
knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no
later than
5:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008.
University of Washington Libraries Home Page is
http://www.lib.washington.edu.
The Special Collections Division Home Page is
http://lib.washington.edu/specialcoll/
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