The Technical Services Archivist is responsible for all aspects of the arrangement and description of assigned archival collections, predominantly focusing on collections in the Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s History and Culture. The archivist will process archival materials in all formats, including collections with paper, photographs, born digital, and audiovisual materials. This position is in the Archival Processing Section of the Rubenstein Library Technical Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Processes and oversees processing of assigned collections. Tasks typically include: survey collections and develop processing proposals or plans; physically and/or digitally inventory and arrange collections; address any issues or concerns regarding format, preservation, restrictions, and language of materials; create and contribute inclusive description and metadata according to RLTS’s Guiding Principles for Description; input descriptive information about the collection into ArchivesSpace or other identified collections management systems; create collection guides for publication online; create and update DACS and RDA compliant collection-level MARC records for inclusion in the library’s catalog and OCLC’s WorldCat. (80%)
• Serves as a member of the Sallie Bingham Center team, supporting Bingham Center outreach initiatives, donor relationships, instruction, reference, and programming. More broadly, supports Rubenstein Library services, programs, and initiatives as needed. Serves on library committees as assigned; participates in regular and weekend desk shifts for Rubenstein Library as assigned. (15%)
• Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge and takes an active interest in the profession. Growth and interest should be demonstrated through continuing development of professional knowledge and abilities, including discussions and practices around inclusive and reparative description, membership and participation in professional organizations, and service to the library, University, or community in a professional capacity. (5%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May manage student assistant(s) and library or graduate student interns.

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

Education:

Required: Master’s degree with a concentration in library science or archives from an ALA-accredited program; or an advanced degree in history, women’s studies, or a related field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Experience:

Required: Two or more years of experience working with archival collections in various formats in an academic or research archives, special collections library, or government archives setting; familiarity with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and MARC library descriptive standards; experience with creating and editing resources in ArchivesSpace; experience with using or applying LCSH, NACO, and other controlled vocabularies in archival description; demonstrated analytical and writing skills; demonstrated proficiency using computer-based technology and ability to learn new technologies; flexibility and capacity to thrive in a rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

 

Preferred: 3-5 years archival processing experience, including large collections with mixed formats; familiarity and demonstrated interest in Bingham Center collection strengths, such as women’s history and culture; familiarity or experience with processing and describing electronic or digital records, such as digital films or email; experience with cataloging for archival collections, using OCLC Connexion and/or Alma systems.

Working Conditions

• Routinely moves library materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, or stooping is required.
• Frequently works in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is likely.
• Normal office environment.
• Periodic reading room shifts required, including occasional weekend shifts.
• Occasional travel possible.

 

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

 

Application

Cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28786. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications that are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

 

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practice. The hiring range for this position is firm at $57,200 - $82,400.  Offers will reflect the candidate’s years of experience, rank at appointment, and internal equity.

 

Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time, and retirement, as well as wide-ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:  https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.