Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives (Associate/Assistant Professor)

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Annual vacation and sick leave

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences seeks an experienced librarian for the role of Archivist in the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives. The incumbent will manage archival materials, enhance their visibility, and provide reference services.

Requirements include a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution and extensive knowledge of jazz. This position demands at least two years of professional experience in an archive and proficiency in digital preservation practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Two years of professional experience in an archive or library.
• Experience with archival collections, particularly audio and video items.

Responsibilities

• Accession, preserve, and provide access to collections.
• Design and manage digitization projects for archival materials.
• Provide reference services and research support.

Skills

Knowledge of jazz history

Reference service skills

Archival processing experience

Proficiency with archival equipment

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC

Brief Description Of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia Learning Resources Division seeks an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to serve as Archivist in the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives. The incumbent will accession, preserve, and provide access to the collections, including processing, digitizing, cataloging of materials, maintaining online presence, assisting with education and outreach activities, and providing reference services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives and processes materials according to current archival best practices. Develops and maintains EAD finding aids and, in collaboration with LRD librarians, prepares metadata for inclusion in Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) Shared Catalog.
• Designs and manages digitization of sound and video recordings, documents, and photographs, using appropriate hardware and software. In collaboration with LRD librarians, prepares metadata for inclusion in JSTOR digital repository and WRLC Shared Catalog.
• Provides reference services and research support to users worldwide by responding to inquiries and requests concerning archives' collections.
• Enhances visibility of the archive and its collections by maintaining webpages, conducting tours, preparing exhibits, and representing the archive at professional meetings and conferences. Partners with the Jazz Studies program to implement research and outreach initiatives.
• Trains and supervises student assistants and interns working in the archive.
• Serves on university or departmental committees as assigned.
• Assists with grant writing and performs other duties as required.
• Serves as a liaison with all parties in planning and implementing relocation of the Jazz Archives in new facility.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master’s degree from an ALA‑accredited institution in Library and Information Science or related field with extensive knowledge of jazz history, repertoire, and related research competency.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience working in an archive, library, or similar organization.
• Demonstrated experience in processing, preserving, and assessing archival collections with a variety of formats including audio and video; knowledge of related preservation principles and standards; proficiency using related specialized equipment and software.
• Knowledge and experience with standards relevant to cataloging collection materials.
• Ability to physically engage with the collections, including lifting up to forty pounds and using ladders and step stools.

Expectations

As a member of a university‑wide faculty, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility, including publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations.

Employment Benefits

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual vacation and sick leave, and will be covered under UDC’s retirement plan (TIAA‑CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited.