Archivist - Higher Ed. jobs in Alabama

Archivist - Higher Ed. establishes policies and procedures for university special collections, archives, digitization, preservation, and conservation. Collaborates with other college offices in identifying potential donors and materials that support university collection. Being an Archivist - Higher Ed. requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a institutional officer. The Archivist - Higher Ed. contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Archivist - Higher Ed. typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Archivist - 003183
  • University of South Alabama
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Minimum Qualifications
    Master’s degree in history or library science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Job Description Summary
    The University of South Alabama’s department of McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library is seeking to hire an Archivist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.



    Essential Functions

    These are the job duties required of the position.

    Essential Functions
    • Accessions, processes, organizes and describes physical and digital collection material according to archival standards.
    • Creates access tools for collections such as Finding Aids and inventories in accordance with archival standards.
    • Reviews Finding Aids created by other staff and student assistants for quality control.
    • Ensures accessibility of Finding Aids published through McCall Library website, SOUTHCAT, and JagWorks.
    • Assists in identifying campus publications for inclusion in McCall Library collections and the JagWorks Digital Commons institutional repository.
    • Assists in the development of efficient workflows for processing digital materials for access through Digital Commons.
    • Utilizes collection management software (PastPerfect and Excel) to maintain collection records.
    • Maintains inventory shelf list and relocate collection materials as needed for efficient space management.
    • Rehouses collection material appropriately to promote preservation.
    • Assists with preservation of materials, such as cleaning and minor repair of documents in consultation with the director.
    • Digitizes collection material applying archival standards to image capture and description.
    • Employs photo editing software to optimize image quality.
    • Creates and records standards based file metadata.
    • Monitors environmental conditions in stacks that may be detrimental to collection material.
    • Keeps collection areas clean.
    • Prepares or assists in preparation of physical and digital exhibits and special programming to engage campus and community members.
    • Prepares or assists in preparation of grants.
    • Works on special projects as assigned.
    • Trains and supervises student workers.
    • Regular and prompt attendance.
    • Ability to work schedule as defined and additional duties as required.
    • Related duties as required.



    Posting Information

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Job Open Date
    01/23/2024

    Job Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Working Days
    Monday - Friday

    Working Hours
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Job Location
    Main Campus

    Full-time or Part-Time
    Full Time

    Regular or Temporary
    Regular


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  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
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  • New York, NY
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  • Alfred, NY
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  • Washington, DC
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  • Orange, NJ
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  • Amherst, MA
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  • Boston, MA
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Income Estimation for Archivist - Higher Ed. jobs
$62,540 to $89,063