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Posted: 13-Aug-24
Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 10001565
Department: Library
Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: 20 Hours per week
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay: $27/hour
About the Department:
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) department of the George Mason University Libraries, is responsible for two units: the University Records Management Program (URM) and the Research Center, both located on the Fairfax Campus.
The Special Collections Research Center is responsible for acquiring, documenting, preserving, and providing access to primary source research collections and rare books. Our collections - both physical and digital - focus on Mason's development, the University?s academic areas of strength, Virginia and Northern Virginia history and development, theatre and performing arts, conflict analysis and resolution, planned communities, transportation and planning, the study of the Appalachian Trail, and artists? books. This unit actively collects the non-current and archival records documenting the history of George Mason University through its University Archives program, including oral histories of alumni, staff, faculty, and administrators. SCRC archivists strive to highlight diverse and hidden voices in our holdings by what we collect, how those collections are described, through robust instruction and reference programs, and exhibitions and outreach activities highlighting the richness and diversity of our materials.
About the Department:
The Assistant Processing Archivist will support the Special Collections Research Center?s goals in processing the Joel Snyder audio description archive. The Assistant Processing Archivist Position is responsible for specifically processing complex and specialized duties as follows:
- Apply current best practices to managing assigned archival processing project; surveys project collection; create processing plan for assigned collection; arrange and describe assigned collection.
- Create an EAD-compliant finding aid using ArchivesSpace; initiate and respond to complex communications in carrying out daily operations in person, in writing, via telephone and e-mail and social media tools and participate within SCRC in working groups and committees as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for processing of the Joel Snyder audio description archive, a 74 linear foot collection, under the supervision of the Manuscripts and Archives Librarian;
- Creates collection finding aid using SCRC?s ArchivesSpace content management system;
- Assures appropriate handling, physical housing, and storage of collection materials;
- Identifies and refers items as necessary for preservation or conservation;
- Participates in the professional life of the University Libraries and George Mason University; and
- Reports processing-related statistics throughout the year and in the annual report.
Required Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS/MSLIS degree with archives concentration from an ALA accredited program; or, concentration in archives or certification in archives (such as Certified Archivist) combined with graduate degree in history or related discipline or foreign equivalent or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience in project management;
- Experience in archival processing (appraisal, arrangement and description);
- Experience with multiple formats, including textual, visual, and audiovisual, both analog and digital;
- Demonstrated knowledge of current archival theory, practice, and standards, including DACS and EAD;
- Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds;
- Ability to thrive in a team-based environment and work collaboratively, and independently;
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth;
- Excellent organizational skills and highly detail-oriented; and
- Excellent written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a special collections or academic archives setting;
- Experience processing medium-large archival collections;
- Experience processing audiovisual collections;
- Familiarity with preservation and conservation issues and best practices; and
- Familiarity with ArchivesSpace, LCSH, LCTGM, and other archival and metadata tools.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Assistant Processing Archivist (Part-Time) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent and a Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: August 12, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 26, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
