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The Technical Services Archivist is responsible for all aspects of the arrangement and description of assigned manuscript and archival collections, predominantly focusing on materials documenting American and Global South history and culture. The archivist processes collections in all formats, and contributes to backlog and historical collection management and redescription efforts. They bring an inclusive description approach to their archival processing projects, and contribute to RLTS name authorities and subject headings workflows. They will also serve as the department’s internship coordinator, assisting with hiring, onboarding, and communication for Technical Services interns and intern supervisors.

Responsibilities

Oversees and performs processing of identified collections. Tasks typically include: physically and/or digitally inventories and arranges the collection, and prepares descriptive tools to facilitate access to the collection; notes any issues or concerns regarding format, preservation, restrictions, and language of materials; creates and contributes inclusive description and metadata according to RLTS’s Guiding Principles for Description; inputs descriptive information about the collection into ArchivesSpace or other identified collections management systems; creates collection guides for publication online; creates and updates collection-level MARC records for inclusion in the library’s catalog and OCLC’s WorldCat. (60%)
Partners with staff supervisors and other stakeholders to coordinate onboarding, training, and project management of graduate students and library workers participating in RL Technical Services archival processing internships. (15%)
Creates and updates NACO records; coordinates name authority creation and editing for the Archival Processing section in alignment with RLTS policies and practices. (10%)
Supports Rubenstein Library programming, reference, and instruction as needed. Serves on library committees as assigned; participates in regular and weekend desk shifts for Rubenstein Library as assigned. (10%)
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

Coordinates RLTS intern onboarding, scheduling, and communications.
Directly manages assigned library or graduate student interns and student assistants.

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. In addition, managers and supervisors are expected to help develop a common vision by providing clear direction and priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication. They are also expected to take the time to effectively plan and evaluate performance, provide feedback, recognition and coaching, and develop employees to achieve their personal and organizational goals

Education:

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

Preferred: Humanities-related coursework or advanced degree in Southern or American history or literature.

Experience:

Required: 3 or more years of experience processing archival collections or institutional records in a university archives, special collections library, or government archives setting; demonstrated ability to independently manage large or complex archival processing projects; experience with using ArchivesSpace; working knowledge of archival and library metadata standards (DACS, EAD, RDA, MARC); experience with OCLC cataloging utilities and local integrated library systems such as Aleph or FOLIO; experience with creation and updating of authority records to LC/NACO authority file; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; flexibility and ability to adapt to change; ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred: Experience supervising or managing students or interns at a library; experience processing pre-twentieth century manuscript materials; ability to read and translate primary sources in one of the following languages: Spanish, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Haitian Creole.

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.
Occasional reading room weekend shifts required.
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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and rank commensurate with experience; the anticipated range is $60,000-$78,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 14 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.

Environment

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library, and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.

Duke is a diverse community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. We recognize that the workplace only truly flourishes with an active presence of different backgrounds and unique abilities. We value the unseen perspective, the unheard voice, and the unnoticed ideas. We hope to give a platform of growth and connection, where employees can be free to produce new ways of thinking to promote inclusion and respect for all. Duke University Libraries encourages an environment where shared goals are reached by exceptional individuals.

Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefit package which 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: http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/index.php.

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/24384. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the posting is removed.

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

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. The Duke University Libraries have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

Position ID:	Duke-DUL-TSA [#24384]
Position Title:	Technical Services Archivist (Russell-Flowers) - INTERNAL POSTING ONLY
Position Location:	Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map]
Subject Areas:	Library / Technical Services-Cataloging Library Science
Appl Deadline:	2023/03/09 11:59PM finished (2023/02/22, finished 2023/05/24, listed until 2023/03/09)
Position Description:

Duke University, Duke University Libraries