William Henry Seward Project Archivist
Job ID:  183006
Location:  Central Admin-Rush Rhees Lib
Full/Part Time:  Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular

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Full Time   40 hours   Grade 000   Rare Bks, Spcl Collctns & Pres

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Seward Project Archivist has the exciting opportunity to introduce the University’s flagship collection to a new generation of scholars. Under the direction of the Manuscript Librarian, and in consultation with Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation (RBSCP) Director and with Seward Family Editorial Project staff, the Processing Archivist is responsible for arranging, processing, and partially rehousing a physical collection of approximately 400 linear feet to reflect new opportunities for discovery; and for revising existing legacy collection descriptions to facilitate new avenues of scholarship; and making available online a single standards-compliant finding providing researchers access to all Seward-related material in RBSCP.

 

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

Finding aid revision and creation
Create an inventory of collection locations and describe items stored in each location
Create new finding aid that adheres to current archival metadata standards
Assist with integrating item level description from Seward Family Editorial Project inventory into finding aid
Assist with linking metadata for manuscripts, pamphlet and broadside collections across the finding aid and library catalog records, and for linking metadata to online transcriptions, where available
Conservation and preservation review
Assure appropriate housing and storage
Identify and refer items necessary for preservation treatment, and for digitization as part of the Seward Family Editorial Project
Reference and curricular support
Respond to select reference, patron, and Seward Project staff requests
Develop opportunities to connect collection to University curriculum, in consultation with curators
Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library, information, or archival program strongly preferred. Knowledge of current archival theory and practice required. Knowledge of EAD, DACS, XML, or other descriptive standards or codes strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Ability to participate in a team project, to follow technical instructions and to resolve problems. Must work with accuracy and with attention to detail. Good computer skills essential. B.A. in American History, and coursework or background in the field of archives and manuscripts, rare books, or descriptive bibliography preferred. Must have the ability to carefully handle fragile books, manuscripts, museum objects, and archival collections.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, three-year position, reporting to the Manuscript Librarian. Salary is commensurate with background and experience. Excellent benefits include choice of retirement programs including TIAA/CREF. University of Rochester, established in 1850 is a private, Carnegie I research university with approximately 7000 students and approximately 1000 faculty. Library programs and initiatives have established it as a recognized campus partner in student learning and faculty research and teaching. Library memberships include: OCLC, ARL, CRL, CNI, TEI.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/

Reference Job Opening ID:

Application deadline is March 28, 2014

Please ALSO send a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Kelley Kitrinos, HR Administrator
Rush Rhees Library
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0055
Email address: RCLHR(at)library.rochester.edu

The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.