Senior Archivist – Latin American Collections & Acquisition

Association of Research Libraries; Zhob; In loco; PKR 17.452.000 - 21.330.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Texas Libraries seeks a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection to provide senior leadership over rare books and manuscripts.

You will oversee acquisition, description, preservation, processing, and access, guiding staff and shaping public service, outreach, and scholarly engagement with Latin American and Latinx collections.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in library and information science or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in an archive repository or other rare materials setting.
• Experience providing library and/or special collections public service.
• Understanding of and experience with archival processing, rare book librarianship, and related practices.
• Knowledge of professional standards and practices related to archival management and preservation.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading staff.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese. Knowledge of Latin America history and culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to organize short- and long-term priorities and projects and work with multiple deadlines.
• Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Mansioni

• Manage the daily operations of the Benson’s Special Collections program, including security, preservation, and accessibility of materials.
• Oversee archival processing activities: accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation.
• Coordinate management of onsite and remote storage collections.
• Supervise staff and student employees, fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Contribute to planning and assessment as a member of the Benson Leadership Team.
• Provide leadership for public service and research assistance in person and remotely.

Conoscenze

Leadership & staff supervision

Public service experience

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Prioritization / project management

Discretion / confidentiality

Adaptability / flexibility

Languages: Spanish/Portuguese

Archival standards & preservation

Formazione

Master’s degree in library & information science

Strumenti

ArchivesSpace

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Texas Libraries seeks a Head of Special Collections and Senior Archivist for the Benson Latin American Collection to provide senior leadership over rare books and manuscripts.

You will oversee acquisition, description, preservation, processing, and access, guiding staff and shaping public service, outreach, and scholarly engagement with Latin American and Latinx collections.