The University of Arkansas Libraries invites applications for the position of G. David Gearhart Papers Project Archivist.

Job Posting: 

Application deadline: 08/17/2018

Job Description: 

This is a one-year temporary appointment. The Archivist will serve as the lead processor for the G. David Gearhart Papers consisting of approximately 110 boxes. Dr. Gearhart served as the Chancellor for the University of Arkansas from 2008-2015 and as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement from 1998-2008. The Archivist will arrange, describe, and preserve a historically-significant university archives collection; identify and apply knowledge of appropriate best archival practices and national standards to develop a comprehensive processing plan for the collection; survey the collection to identify preservation needs; survey the collection to identify born-digital content and develop a plan to preserve that content; arrange and describe the collection, and create an Encoded Archival Description finding aid. The Archivist will also provide service at the department’s reference desk, contribute to the University Libraries’ blog and present project progress to internal and external audiences. Reports to the University Archivist.

Required Qualifications: 

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field
• At least two years experience in library services, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archival studies, or ACA certification.
• Experience processing manuscript collections in archives or libraries.
• Demonstrated experience with application of archival theory, best practices for all facets of archival processing, and national descriptive cataloging standards, such as EAD, DACS, and MARC.