Librarian I - Archive Librarian

Certifiedarchivists; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 40,473 - 50,599; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A local government agency in Westminster, CO seeks an Archive Librarian to manage archival collections of historical significance while promoting community engagement. This position requires a Master's degree in library science or related fields and emphasizes strong customer service and research skills. Responsibilities include providing access to collections, developing partnerships, and supporting the community's knowledge of local history. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in archival practices and enjoy facilitating public access to information.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in library science, archives, or history.
• Knowledge of archival best practices is essential.
• Experience in research and reference services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage archival documents and artifacts.
• Provide research support for community members.
• Develop partnerships to enhance collections.

Skills

Customer service

Research skills

Interpersonal relationships

Archival practices

Education

Master’s Degree in library science or similar

Tools

Computer databases

Microform and microfilm equipment

Job description

Librarian I - Archive Librarian
Salary $29.38 - $36.73 Hourly
Location Westminster, CO
Job Type Hourly, Non Benefited
Department Parks, Rec and Libraries
Job Number 22-00399
Closing 11/14/2022 8:30 AM Mountain

Position Purpose / Important Application Information

The Archive Librarian will help build and preserve a local history collection with enduring value. This position is responsible for professional archival work, including curating and managing documents and artifacts, and ensuring physical and digital access for the community. Job responsibilities involve accession/deaccession of materials, processing collections, developing finding aids, research assistance, building community partnerships, and managing accompanying budgets. This position falls within the Collection Management team and will work collaboratively as needed.

Salary and Employment

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. This is an hourly, non-benefited position.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – Pride – Integrity – Responsibility – Innovation – Teamwork).

Department Mission and Goals

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

Accountability

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

General Competencies

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Acquire knowledge of Westminster Public Library community and collections
• Demonstrate existing knowledge of standard archive services, procedures, and best practices, including:

• Acquire, appraise, accession, process, describe, and preserve unique and irreplaceable local history collections
• Provide research support for regional history and/or genealogy reference questions
• Digitize collections where appropriate
• Work independently on specific job functions and collaborate with Collection Management team members and Library employees when appropriate
• Demonstrate excellent reference skills through a variety of communication methods
• Provide outstanding customer service to patrons, partners, and coworkers
• Work enthusiastically and effectively with diverse people
• Establish and maintain respectful and effective relationships with City divisions and departments, community partners, and donors
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written styles
• Apply professional judgment and discretion in promoting a positive image for the library in all contacts with patrons, staff, partners, and community members

Leadership – Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment

Job Specific Functions – Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

• Under the general supervision of the Collection Management Coordinator:
• Acquire, appraise, accession, process, describe, and preserve collections that include primary source documents, local history and local author publications, and unique artifacts that encompass enduring historical value for the Westminster community
• Facilitate community access to these collections and provide reference and research support
• Utilize community demographics and archival best practices to develop an inclusive, locally-relevant collection
• Research Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department and other local community history
• Identify conservation concerns and perform basic preservation practices
• Develop relationships with other City of Westminster divisions and community organizations to promote services, build collections, and encourage participation in archive programs and events
• Collaborate with other Library work groups on projects as needed, including developing exhibits and programming to celebrate City of Westminster governmental and local history
• Participate in professional organizations and stay current with archive trends and best practices
• Other projects as assigned

Position Requirements / Working Conditions / Pre-Employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Master’s Degree in library science, archive, museum, history, or similar OR three or more years of professional archival experience
• Knowledge of the basic functions of archival practices

Preferred

• Coursework and/or experience in archives
• ACA Certificate, DAS Certificate, and/or A & D Certificate
• Reference and research experience
• Experience with collaborative team environments and project management
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sit and stand at computer work station; occasionally moving throughout a multi-level, public library facility
• Frequent crouching, squatting, bending, and twisting to shelve materials from floor level to above head; frequent climbing and balancing to use step stools, ladders, etc.
• Constant light grasp and fine manipulation to sort through stored material for assessment, accessioning, or retrieval; frequent firm grasp and handling to move materials between locations
• Constant near acuity to read computer screens, and book and shelving labels; frequent hearing to communicate with public, staff, and partners
• Frequent lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds from ground to waist to and from ground to overhead to retrieve and shelve collections; occasional carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds 200 feet to move items and/or material; occasional pushing/pulling of up to 150 pounds with cart throughout multi-level public use library

Working Conditions

Work is constantly performed indoors in a public library setting. This position involves a combination of independent work in a shared office space and frequent public contact and mobility at archive service point.

Required Materials and Equipment

• Frequent use of telephones, personal computers, databases (including online searching), telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, microform and microfilm equipment, scanners, barcode readers, book security system equipment, and various electronic and audio-visual equipment.