Assistant/Associate Librarian or Librarian (Archives)

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Official Job Title: Assistant/Associate Librarian or Librarian

Working Job Title: Archivist                                                                                

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Claire T. Carney Library

Bargaining Unit Status: AFT Faculty Federation

Job Code: N/A

EEO Status: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary and Purpose of Position:

As a member of the Claire T. Carney Library team, the Archivist has primary responsibility for the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives and the Luso-Afro-Brazilian Archives Collections. The Archivist will work closely with the University Archivist, the Faculty Director of the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives, the local community, and the broader Portuguese American community in the United States to acquire and organize primary source materials and to promote the Archives. S/he will develop the oral history collections and participate in other activities, such as grant writing and fundraising, for the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and Luso-Afro-Brazilian Archives Collections.  S/he will be responsible for collection development in these areas, and will provide reference, processing, cataloging, and outreach service for all collections in Archives and Special Collections.

Reports to: University Archivist, Archives and Special Collections

Supervises: Supervises work of classified and student personnel as assigned

Examples of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop collection holdings and oral history projects for the assigned areas: the Ferreira Mendes Portuguese American Archives and the Luso-Afro-Brazilian Archives Collections in collaboration with faculty and community representatives.
• Evaluate and accession new materials.
• Organize archival materials according to professional and local standards.
• Provide access to archival materials using traditional methods as well as emerging technologies.
• Investigate and evaluate application of new methods and technology in collaboration with the University Archivist.
• Provide reference service for the Archives and Special Collections.
• Participate in fundraising and write grant proposals to support projects.
• Prepare, mount, and publicize exhibits related to the assigned areas, both in person and online.
• Develop and maintain web content. Plan and implement virtual displays, online access and other digital services related to the assigned areas.
• Provide tours, training, and orientations.
• Participate in Library planning and serve on Library and University committees.
• Represent the Library and Archives at meetings to learn, share information, and collaborate on activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Experience:  2-4 years professional experience working as an archivist.

• • Graduate-level course concentration in archives management
  • Ability to speak, read, understand, and communicate in the Portuguese language
  • Knowledge of digital and online techniques and services applicable to archives
  • Knowledge of Portuguese history, literature, and culture
  • Ability to work effectively in a collegial setting
  • Demonstrated ability to write effective reports or proposals
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the application of new technologies and services to academic libraries
  • Highly service-oriented
  • Knowledge of preservation issues
  • Knowledge of community documentation issues
  • Experience in applying methods of archival arrangement and description

• Experience with ArchivesSpace
• Experience with Ex Libris” Alma library discovery system
• Experience with digital repository content management systems
• Familiarity with creating MARC records
• Knowledge of the application of intellectual property statements
• Knowledge of the history of immigration
• Experience conducting oral histories or managing oral history resources.

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
• And More!

*For a detailed summary of benefits for this position, please navigate Benefits

Important Notice!

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Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

                    The review of applications will be ongoing.