Jazz Archives Archivist & Research Librarian

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

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.