The Processing Archivist is responsible to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections Libraries and collaborates heavily with the University Archivist and Russell Library Head of Arrangement and Description. Responsibilities include maintaining policies and procedures for accessioning incoming collections; overseeing workflows for processing; collaborating with the other unit heads and processing assistants to develop processing plans and priorities; ensuring timely access to and discoverability of all archival collections. The Processing Archivist supervises one full-time classified staff position, graduate assistants, and student interns. This position also participates in reference activities by serving on the Special Collections Libraries Reference Desk and Reading Room Desk.   

Minimum Qualifications 

An ALA-accredited master’s degree in librarianship/information science or foreign equivalent, or a master’s degree in a subject area related to archival work.  

 For More information, please visit archivist.pdf (uga.edu)

Application Procedure: 

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should review the complete posting and apply at:  https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/361436

 The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.  Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.