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Access Archivist

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Institution: University of Kentucky Libraries
Location: Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506-0456
www.uky.edu/Libraries
November 9, 2009

POSITION: Access Archivist — JOB #SM528277

AVAILABLE: Immediately

DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Kentucky seeks an archivist within the Special Collections and Digital Programs Division (SCDP) http://www.uky/edu/Libraries/SCDP/ reporting to the Director of Archives. The Access Archivist is responsible for:

  • collection management and online access to Archives collections
  • accessioning new materials utilizing Archivist's Toolkit
  • developing and refining access guidelines and ensuring that archival
  • processing meets nationally accepted standards
  • processing and supervising arrangement and description following best practices including Documenting Archives: A Content Standard.
  • collaborating with Collections and Technical Services on the creation of collection-level MARC records
  • editing finding aids and coordinating with Digital Programs to upload digital content
  • forming appraisal and accessioning functions for new archival acquisitions including: assessment of research value, conservation evaluation, retention decisions, and creation of collection records
  • reviewing State Model Records Retention Schedule to identify records of historical significance and working with the University Record Manager for permanent transfers to the Archives
  • establishing processing priorities and appropriate level of processing for newly acquired and backlogged materials
  • developing and maintaining the unit's processing manual and guidelines for finding aid structure
  • supervising a FTE processing assistant and coordinating work of student assistants
  • providing basic reference service and advising users and inquirers on conducting research in the Archives' collections
  • working with SCDP faculty and staff to develop digital presence, including the Archive's web site and web presentation of Archives' materials
  • developing Archives' priorities, policies, procedures, and goals, especially as they relate to processing and arrangement of collections.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrable computer and information technology skills. Ability to interact positively and productively in a collegial academic environment with library colleagues and library users. Familiarity with EAD, Documenting Archives: A Content Standard, and experience processing collections. Commitment to ongoing professional development and activity and evidence of the ability to meet University of Kentucky requirements for promotion and tenure.

DESIRED: Minimum three years archival experience. Familiarity with Archivists' Toolkit. Experience working with special collections materials.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure track, faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual leave. TIAA/CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement plan carriers. Visit http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits for additional benefits information.
LIBRARY: Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries system includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Law Library, Special Collections & Digital Programs, Agricultural Information Center, Fine Arts Library, Education Library, Engineering Library and the Science Library. Combined holdings total more than 3 million volumes. The system has a staff of 80 librarians and 109 support staff and serves a student body of 28,000. The UK Libraries use the Voyager integrated library system. Library membership includes ARL, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries, and is a regional depository for government publications.

TO APPLY for job #SM528277: Submit a UK Online Employment System application at www.uky.edu/HR/ukjobs attaching a cover letter and resume/vita and including names and contact information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR/Employment, phone (859)257-9555 press 2, or email ukjobs@email.uky.edu. Please be advised that if offered this position, your hiring may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment national background check.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 8, 2009 but may be extended if necessary.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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