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University Archivist

  • Jackson, MS, United States

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Posting language
English
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Original job description

Examples of Duties

  • Management, appraisal, processing, preservation, and organization of archival materials, including special collections and university records.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for archival management, ensuring the protection and accessibility of materials.
  • Provide reference service and research assistance related to the archives, special collections, and other areas of the library, as needed.
  • Digitize archival materials and manage digital preservation initiatives.
  • Promote awareness of archival resources through outreach, exhibits, and collaborations.
  • Share nights and weekends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science.
  • Experience planning and/or providing information literacy instruction or other teaching experience.
  • Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of information literacy, organization trends, practices, and issues.
  • Demonstrated abilities in research scholarly work and professional services.
  • Academic degree or academic subject background.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Skills

  • Research
  • Provide information
  • Teaching
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills

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