Archival Collections Specialist: Research & Preservation

Austincc; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Libraries invites applications for an Archival Collections Specialist to organize and describe archival materials as part of the Special Collections team.

The role involves processing physical and digital collections, providing researchers with access, and contributing to the daily operations necessary to sustain a vibrant archival program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience processing archival collections, including rehousing, arrangement and description.
• Experience with archival management software such as ArchivesSpace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong time management to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google or Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process physical and digital archival materials.
• Describe collections for discoverability and access.
• Provide research assistance to users.
• Contribute to daily operations of Special Collections.
• Collaborate with the Special Collections team.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Archival processing

ArchivesSpace

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Office tools

Written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Help users discover the unique archival collections at the University of Dayton Libraries. As Archival Collections Specialist you will organize and describe collections as part of the Special Collections team. Learn more about the position and apply!

This position will support the management and discoverability of archival collections within the University Libraries. They will process physical and digital archival materials, provide research assistance to users, and contribute to daily operations for Special Collections.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience processing archival collections, including rehousing, arrangement and description
Experience with archival management software such as ArchivesSpace or a related program
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
Strong time management skills necessary to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
Proficiency with Google or Microsoft or similar office tools including spreadsheets, email and calendar
Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

College level courses in a field related to the strengths of the Special Collections such as English, History, Religious Studies, or Art History
Experience with web archiving tools such as Archive-It, Conifer or the Wayback Machine
Excellent oral communication skills
Customer service experience
Ability to solve problems with an attention to detail
Articulated ability to support the University of Dayton’s commitment to the principles of our Catholic and Marianist mission

Special Instructions:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.