Rare Collections Move & Stacks Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Special Collections Move and Stacks Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee the relocation of a large and complex collection of rare and archival materials within the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library over a two and a half year period.

The role provides advanced operational support for access and preservation, ensuring security and thorough documentation throughout the move.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of library or collections management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the relocation of rare and archival materials.
• Maintain collection control and documentation before, during, and after the move.
• Manage preservation, security, and handling of materials throughout the project.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and contractors to minimize disruption to access.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Coordination & teamwork

Reading handwritten cursive

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Workflows

Aeon

Caiasoft

Job description

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Special Collections Move and Stacks Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee the relocation of a large and complex collection of rare and archival materials within the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library over a two and a half year period.

The role provides advanced operational support for access and preservation, ensuring security and thorough documentation throughout the move.