Gallery Archivist

Fisk University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk University in Nashville seeks an Archivist to oversee preservation and access of Archives in paper, born-digital, and hybrid formats. You will provide professional leadership for appraisal, description, and outreach of Fisk University Galleries collections.

Requires a Master’s in LIS or archival studies and at least two years’ experience managing an archival program in an academic library, with familiarity of ArchivesSpace/Archivist Toolkit.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or archival studies. (required)
• Minimum two years’ experience managing an archival program of African and/or African American materials in an academic library environment. (required)
• Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (CA) is preferred but not required. (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Arranges and makes available archival collections using professional standards.
• Work with a variety of archive formats, including paper, photographs, multimedia, and born-digital, according to professional standards
• Monitors, reviews, identifies, and reports processing policies and procedures for clarity and adoption in collaboration with Special Collections Librarian
• Supervises student workers and volunteer staff in processing, data entry, and scanning in collaboration with gallery staff
• Actively participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, presentations, and workshops locally and nationally.
• Promotes Fisk University Galleries' Collections services through tours, presentations, exhibits, social media, and other appropriate venues
• Monthly documents the usage of Archives and prepares annual reports of usage services in collaboration with the Special Collections Librarian
• Aids in the preparation of grant proposals to support and expand the archival program
• Maintains knowledge of current practices in archival management and preservation
• Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Maintains firm knowledge of archival description and metadata standards (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS)
• Demonstrates strong commitment to customer service, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external professional relationships
• Possesses ability to work independently and with teams
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to work well with staff, the Fisk community, and the public
• Ability to use initiative in the work setting
• Ability to use library technology, including scanners, databases, printers, etc.
• Some experience using ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or similar

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science or archival studies

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Archivist Toolkit

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN 37208Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Education

Under the direction of the Director of University Galleries, ensures the organization, preservation of, and access to the archival material of Fisk University Galleries in all formats, whether paper, born-digital, or hybrid archives.

Provides professional leadership and expertise in the management of these records. Promotes an understanding of the university’s archives, including Fisk’s history, through discussions with visiting scholars upon request and instructional sessions with Fisk faculty and students engaged in archival research projects. The position requires thorough knowledge of archival best practices for appraisal, preservation, arrangement, description, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Arranges and makes available archival collections using professional standards.
• Work with a variety of archive formats, including paper, photographs, multimedia, and born-digital, according to professional standards
• Monitors, reviews, identifies, and reports processing policies and procedures for clarity and adoption in collaboration with Special Collections Librarian
• Supervises student workers and volunteer staff in processing, data entry, and scanning in collaboration with gallery staff
• Actively participates in professional development opportunities such as conferences, presentations, and workshops locally and nationally.
• Promotes Fisk University Galleries' Collections services through tours, presentations, exhibits, social media, and other appropriate venues
• Monthly documents the usage of Archives and prepares annual reports of usage services in collaboration with the Special Collections Librarian
• Aids in the preparation of grant proposals to support and expand the archival program
• Maintains knowledge of current practices in archival management and preservation
• Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Maintains firm knowledge of archival description and metadata standards (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS)
• Demonstrates strong commitment to customer service, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external professional relationships
• Possesses ability to work independently and with teams
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to work well with staff, the Fisk community, and the public
• Ability to use initiative in the work setting
• Ability to use library technology, including scanners, databases, printers, etc.
• Some experience using ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or similar

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in library and information science or field related to archival studies
• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience successfully managing an archival program of African and/or African American materials in an academic library environment
• Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (CA) is preferred but not required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Align right marginNormal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.