Archival Assistant - Special Collections and Archives, Kent Library
Full Time
Primary Responsibilities
- Manages the public service functions of Special Collections and Archives department in Kent Library
- Supervises graduate and undergraduate students, student interns, and volunteers
- Provides physical and virtual reference services to patrons of Special Collections
- Provides arrangement and description of archival collections
- Creates guides and other reference tools to facilitate access to materials in Special Collections and Archives
- Participates in the planning, development, creation, and management of digital initiatives
- Works with Kent Library IT and web committee to develop and maintain the Special Collections and Archives website and other digital outreach tools
- Contributes to the planning, development, and execution of physical and virtual outreach activities (i.e. exhibits, blogs)
- Works with donors and potential donors to Special Collections
- Participates in instruction on the use of Special Collections and Archives to the campus
- Promotes the mission and interests of Special Collections to the community, the region and within the archives profession
- Serves on library and university committees
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Historic Preservation or related field; Master’s degree in Library Science, Archives or related field a plus
- Familiarity with archival standards and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to effectively provide reference services to an archival repository
- Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Familiarity with word processing and digital imaging technology
- Experience in the arrangement and description of historical records
- Ability to lift 40 pounds with or without accommodations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
- Demonstrated commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. The University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical and life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits.
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by March 1, 2013. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
Required Information: Submit a letter of interest addressing all position requirements and how you learned of this position, a current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references via email to jobs@semo.edu or mail to Dana Seabaugh, Employment Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
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