Archivist-Special Collections
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Job Number: P1056
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Library
Job Title
Archivist-Special Collections
Department
Walker Library
Salary
$51,415 - $64,011; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Special Collections Librarian and under minimal supervision the Archivist will provide access to all archival collections compiling finding aids, creating collection-level records or metadata descriptions, creating controlled vocabularies to assist online researchers, and maintaining a database on collections and storage space allocation. Provides curatorial leadership for assigned collection(s) and conducts historical and bibliographic research for tasks as necessary. In collaboration with the unit’s faculty and other staff, implements unit priorities, assists in drafting policies, writes and updates archival processing and digitization workflows and procedures. Assists in supervising practicum assistants and the unit’s student workers. In collaboration with the unit faculty and staff, researches, designs, and installs exhibits. Assists with the design and content creation of the unit’s website and other external communications. Collaborates with unit faculty in donor cultivation. In collaboration with unit faculty, organizes, and staffs events, conducts workshops and instruction sessions. Collaborates with unit faculty to provide reading room reference assistance and coverage. Assists with the daily oversight of the Special Collections facility, which includes but is not limited to monitoring and maintaining lab and vault equipment and submitting service requests as needed. Performs other related tasks as assigned. Works occasional weekend and evening hours as necessary.
Required Education
Master's degree in history or related field or a Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited program
Required Related Experience
At least 1 year working a library, museum or archives environment
Desirable Related Experience
Experience in processing archival collections, including experience in creating finding aids, metadata descriptions, digitization, and care of tangible and digital materials.
Exhibit creation and installation experience
Teaching and instruction experience
Cataloging experience
Preservation and/or conservation experience
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: October 15, 2024
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