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

University of the District of Columbia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the District of Columbia is seeking an experienced Archivist for the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives in Washington, DC.

The role requires accessioning, preserving, and providing access to collections, including digitization, cataloging, and maintaining online presence. The Archivist will support education and outreach, provide reference services, and supervise student assistants while collaborating with the Jazz Studies program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program with jazz history knowledge.
• Two years professional archival experience.
• Experience with archival processing, preservation, and cataloging across formats.

Responsibilities

• Process materials per archival best practices and develop EAD finding aids.
• Design digitization of sound, video, photos with metadata for JSTOR/WRLC.
• Provide reference and research support to users worldwide.

Skills

Archival processing

Metadata creation

Reference services

Digitization

Education

MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

WRLC Shared Catalog

JSTOR repository

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $79,000-$92,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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 fill the position of Archivist in the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, the University of the District of Columbia. The incumbent is responsible for the tasks associated with the accessioning, preserving, and providing access to the materials in the collections. This includes processing; digitizing, and cataloging of materials; maintaining online presence and social media, assisting with education and outreach activities; and providing reference services for the collections.

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.
• In addition to enhancing the visibility of the archive and its collections by maintaining webpages, conducting tours, preparing exhibits, and representing the archive at professional meetings and conferences, the incumbent will partner with the Jazz Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences to continue 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

1. 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.
2. Minimum of two years of professional experience working in an archive, library, or similar organization.
3. Must have demonstrated experience in processing, preserving, and assessing archival collections with a variety of formats including audio and video; demonstrated knowledge of related preservation principles and standards; and proficiency using related specialized equipment and software.
4. Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with standards relevant to cataloging of collection materials.
5. 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.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by NEA and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia'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, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: 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, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory backgroundinvestigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.