Society of Southwest Archivists

University Archivist, UT Southwestern Library

  • 26 Feb 2018 10:39 PM
    Message # 5879266

    The UT Southwestern Medical Center Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center has an open faculty position within the Special Collections and Archives unit for a University Archivist

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited graduate school or equivalent degree.
    • 1-2 years of work experience in an archives or special collections environment.
    • Experience in digitization and metadata creation for archives and special collections.
    • Experience working with CONTENTdm or equivalent digital assets management system.
    • Familiarity with electronic records management issues, digital preservation tools, and web archiving practices and tools (HTTrack, Archive-It, etc.).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current national archival and descriptive standards and best practices, such as EAD and DACS.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with the UT Southwestern community.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Special Collections and Archives staff, and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
    • Experience with grant writing and project management.
    • Must be able to lift boxes of records weighing up to 40 pounds each.

    Job Duties:

     

    The area of focus and responsibilities for the position are, but not limited to:

    • Responsible for the appraisal and acquisition of UT Southwestern’s archival collections.
    • Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for the Archives.
    • Prioritizes and manages the processing and description of University collections and resources in a wide variety of physical and digital formats.
    • Promotes awareness of UT Southwestern Archives and the archives lifecycle through a wide variety of outreach activities (Open House events, tours, presentations, #AskAnArchivist day via Twitter, alumni reunions, etc.).
    • Provides archives reference services (coordinating research visits, digitizing selected content, etc.) to clients.
    • Identifies archival records of permanent value through institutional and state records retention schedules. May also collaborate with the record creators (departments, divisions, etc.) and/or the Records Management Coordinator.
    • Finds opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with the Archives through campus initiatives, special projects, grant funding, etc.
    • Employs tools and techniques, such as oral history interviews, to fill gaps within or complement the official institutional record.
    • Provides limited training and supervision for projects with other staff members within the unit or practicum students as required.
    • Assists the Office of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs to identify and transfer records of archival value. May participate in special projects or working groups as needed.
    • Works with partners such as the Texas Digital Library, TARO (Texas Archival Resources Online), and the JFK Resource Consortium.

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

     

    For more information and to apply, please go to https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/job/university-archivist-faculty-and-physicians-5323-harry-hines-blvd-da-28267/

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