Archives and Special Collections Librarian

Certifiedarchivists; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

A mid-sized academic institution in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Archives and Special Collections Librarian for a full-time position. The successful candidate will manage collections, develop workflows, and promote archives usage. Required qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies and three years of relevant experience. This role offers salary ranging from $56,000 to $65,000, and is committed to student-centered educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution required.
• Minimum three years of experience in archives/special collections.
• Experience with archival standards such as DACS, EAD, and MARC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Archives and Special Collections.
• Develop procedures and workflows for the department.
• Provide research assistance and promote collections through various mediums.

Skills

Archival management knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies

Tools

ArchivesSpace

CONTENTdm

MS Office

Job description

Institution/Company Organization Type - Academic
Position Title - Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Position Type - Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits - Yes
Salary Range - $56,000-$65,000
Is ACA Certification required or preferred? - Preferred
Able to apply if a provisional CA or agree to take CA exam within 1 year of hire? - Yes
SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In consultation with supervisor, provides vision and goals for the Dept. and sets priorities.
• Manages the daily operations of Archives and Special Collections.
• Develops and maintains procedures, workflows, and documentation for the Dept.
• Selects, accessions, processes, and deaccessions archival collections.
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• Manage collections using ArchivesSpace.
• Identifies, digitizes, and contributes content and metadata to the digital archive using CONTENTdm.
• Develops and manages Special Collections.
• Provides research assistance and access to Archives and Special Collections.
• Promotes use of collections through classroom instruction, displays, outreach, public presentations, tours, exhibitions, and marketing materials.
• Develops online resources including LibGuides, tutorials, and departmental web pages.
• Keeps abreast of archival management trends through participation in professional associations, webinars and/or publications.
• Serves as library liaison to assigned academic departments by coordinating relevant acquisitions with department faculty as well as preparing library assessments for new courses, programs, and accreditation reviews. May include library instruction.
• Contributes to committee work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruits, selects, trains, and supervises student workers and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Archival Studies from an ALA accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in archives/special collections performing duties such as appraising, accessioning, processing, preserving and providing access to archival collections.

Preferred

• Coursework relevant to archival management such as from library school or SAA. Knowledge of and experience using standards such as DACS, EAD, DCRM, MARC, and Dublin Core. Proficiency using an archival management system such as ArchivesSpace or Access to Memory (AtoM). Proficiency using a digital asset management system such as CONTENTdm.
• Proficiency using MS Office software such as Word and Excel.
• Proven record of strong service orientation and positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems with effective attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good judgement in decision making.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, areas, circumference, and volume as related to fiscal management.

REASONING ABILITY

Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The tasks involved with this position are typically performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

About us

Colorado Mesa University is a mid-sized institution focused on providing unparalleled educational opportunities to students. Dedicated staff and faculty make CMU a place that is truly student-centered, committed to supporting students’ educational goals and journey. The library is a hub of academic activities and is deeply integrated into the campus.

Located on Colorado’s Western Slope, the Grand Valley’s diversity of landscapes creates a stunning convergence of mountains, rivers, canyons and forests. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy beautiful scenery and various outdoor activities without the high price, crowds and traffic of other destinations. Hiking, biking, skiing, fishing or floating a river are a short drive from campus. Grand Junction is a mid-size town that offers cultured amenities like a city symphony and chorale, craft breweries and wineries, art galleries, as well as music and theater productions.