University Archivist
- Jackson, MS, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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