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Title
Processing Archivist
Appointment Status
Tenure
Department
IU Bloomington Libraries
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of the University Archives, the Processing Archivist will arrange and describe special and archival research collections, university records, and personal papers, focusing on materials that share the stories and contributions of historically marginalized groups in the Indiana University Libraries collections. These collections span several units across the Libraries, notably Area Studies and University Archives. While the incumbent will work under the general direction of the Director of the University Archives, they will collaborate and consult with colleagues in departments that connect with the collections. The priority for the incumbent in this position will be to complete the processing of the Indiana University Libraries African Studies Collection’s’ Liberian Collections.
We invite applications from candidates who demonstrate comfort and flexibility with organizational change and reporting structures as the Libraries are implementing their strategic plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Arrange and describe Indiana University’s special and archival collections
To include implementing reparative descriptive practices and ensuring marginalized voices are not silenced
To include working with the Archives Digital Archivist to process and describe born-digital records and papers within collections
- Develop a methodology to surface the stories of marginalized peoples found within collections
- Under the general guidance of the Director of University Archives, support outreach activities that center stories and representation of marginalized voices
- Identify materials that are candidates for digitization and liaise with colleagues to support digitization efforts
- Supervise student workers and interns
- Promote the IU Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Bloomington Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
- Minimum of 2 years of experience arranging and describing archival collections in a special collections library or archive.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival appraisal, arrangement, and description
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including working effectively with staff across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated experience with ArchivesSpace.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/bloomington-library-faculty#panel-about).
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse workplace and building an inclusive workforce.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855- 2576 – Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: April 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Library or Information Science with an archival concentration or equivalent strongly preferred
- Supervisory and project management experience
- Flexibility and willingness to adopt new approaches and technologies
- Demonstrated experience with independent and collaborative problem-solving and decision making
Salary and Rank
$62,000 - $65,000/year
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by February 18, 2024, will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855- 2576 – Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: April 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/. For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/work-life/index.html
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
“Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.”
For Best Consideration Date
02/18/2024
Expected Start Date
04/01/2024
Posting/OAA #
IU-100740-2024
