The University of Oklahoma Libraries seeks to recruit a Processing and Collections Management Archivist. The Archivist is responsible for processing and managing archival collections held by University Libraries Special Research Collections. This work includes accessioning, arranging, housing, and describing archival collections in accordance with professional standards to support increased collection accessibility and discoverability. Working under the direction of the Coordinator and Senior Archivist, Special Collections Processing Unit, the Archivist creates and edits finding aids in the Libraries’ ArchivesSpace instance. Organizes archival collections stored at the Library Service Center and records collections storage information in the Library Service Center’s shelf management software system. Pulls and shelves archival boxes at the Library Service Center in a timely manner for daily campus circulation requests. Performs stacks management activities and relocates collections to maximize efficient storage. Manages intake of archival supplies. Creates custom archival enclosures and participates in special projects as assigned. Trains and guides the work of student assistants and temporary staff as directed. 

Position responsibilities include:

• Appraises, accessions, arranges, and describes archival collections in accordance with established professional standards.
• Oversees care and maintenance of archive, storage, and work area.
• Records collections storage information in collections management systems to ensure sound and efficient management of collection assets.
• Collects, compiles, and delivers information and data for statistical and narrative reports.
• Provides project management.
• Maintains proficiency in all workflows, policies, and systems necessary for arrangement and description of archival collections.
• Manages intake of archival supplies; supervises the receipt of materials.
• Identifies collections, materials, and individual items in need of preservation treatment and performs preservation applications to paper items and occasional artifacts.
• Manages access to collections; responds to inquiries regarding collections.
• Trains and guides the work of student assistants and temporary staff as directed.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 36 months of related experience in archival arrangement and/or records management.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.

Department Preferences:

• Master’s degree in library and information science with an emphasis on archives management

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