Special Collections Coordinator and University Archivist – Rod Library (Univ of N Iowa)

Special Collections Coordinator and University Archivist
Assistant/Associate Professor
Special Collections and University Archives – Rod Library

The University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library seeks a collaborative and innovative individual to serve as Special Collections Coordinator & University Archivist. The successful candidate will provide leadership and strategic direction for the unit, which collects, preserves, and provides access to rare and valuable collections of books, manuscripts, and institutional records in a variety of formats (media, maps, AV materials and photographs).

Rod Library is interested in building a destination manuscript collection connected to curriculum that began through the acquisition of Robert James Waller’s papers. This position is expected to expand access to, encourage utilization of, and promote these collections, and may be involved in conceptualizing and building a new Special Collections & University Archives space. The unit is part of the Library’s newly created Learning & Research Division, which includes information literacy instruction, outreach, reference, liaison program, and Learning Commons, as well as Museum, Youth, Fine & Performing Arts collections. Information about the collections and institutional history is available at https://www.library.uni.edu/collections/special-collections.

This is a non-administrative tenure-track faculty position. Participation in library and institutional committees, professional associations and public professional service is expected, as is ongoing research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

Additional responsibilities include setting vision and strategic direction for Special Collections & University Archives; supervising and supporting two staff; monitoring and evaluating trends and developments relevant to special collections and archives in academic libraries; coordinating processing, inventorying, interpretation, and preservation of collections; forging effective relationships with internal and external partners; providing reference and research assistance to University and larger community; teaching library or research instruction sessions for upper- and lower-level classes and presenting informational sessions to faculty and other groups; participating in departmental, university, and community outreach; providing policy, advice and training to campus units to organize, retain and transfer appropriate records to Archives; engaging in regular assessment practices to ensure that collections and services meet needs of University students and faculty; working closely with Digital Scholarship Unit and UNI Museum; contributing to donor relations and development initiatives by pursuing grant and other funding opportunities; participating in appropriate professional associations; serving on library, university, and professional committees; and engaging in research, scholarship, and creative work.

Requirements include ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent; minimum of two years of professional work experience in archives and special collections; demonstrated knowledge of current theories, trends, standards and practices of archival services in academic libraries; supervisory experience; and demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication as well as problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications include second graduate or other advanced degree; formal archival training or certification as an archivist; demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts and knowledge of digital formats and standards, including XML, EAD and Dublin Core; experience using archival and content management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, and Archon; evidence of competence in planning and project management; teaching experience; and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

To apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Applications received by September 19, 2016, will receive full consideration. Pre-employment background checks are required. For more information about the positon or the community, see https://www.library.uni.edu/about-us/employment or contact search committee chair Angela Pratesi at [email protected] or 319-273-6257.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, and individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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