*Title:* University Archivist
*Category:* Librarian (Open Rank)
*Department:* Special Collections and University Archives
*Benefits:* 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3
Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays,Tuition Remission, Health, Dental,
Vision, and Prescription
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore
area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students
and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of
Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the
university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service
to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent
membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to
the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s
ascendancy in academic excellence.
With collections including 4 million volumes and more than 40,000 serials
subscriptions, the University of Maryland Libraries allocate 75 percent of
its materials budget to electronic resources. Maryland ranks 39th among the
115 member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries and has an
operating budget of $23.7 million. The University of Maryland Libraries
benefit from being situated geographically within minutes of the nation’s
capital and its departments, agencies, and research centers.
The University Archivist/Special Collections Librarian is responsible for
the University of Maryland collection group within SCUA and collaborates
with other curators in the division to provide overall direction for
reference services, accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation,
cataloging of manuscript and archival materials, instruction, and outreach.
Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and University Archives,
the University Archivist builds, maintains, interprets, and provides access
to the University Archives and assesses collection needs, establishes
priorities, and represents the collection area to the University of
Maryland community and external organizations and individuals. The
successful candidate for this position will:
- Lead the University Archives as an organizational innovator,
facilitating the ongoing development of a flexible work environment that
places a premium on strategic priorities, project orientation, a work
culture that is both fluid and accountable, and an excellent staff.
- Demonstrate creativity in identifying and allocating resources through
donor relations, fundraising, grants, partnerships, budgeting, and flexible
staff deployments.
- Articulate a vision for the University Archives in the 21st century
that takes into account new collecting opportunities in a born-digital
information environment and the changing nature of primary documentation in
a post-industrial society.
- Articulate a vision for services that transcends collection management
and incorporates dynamic activities in the areas of discovery, teaching,
preservation, digital presentation to online communities, outreach to new
audiences, off-campus partnerships, and alliances with the teaching
faculty, students, and colleagues on the library faculty.
- Serve as point of contact for the University Archives’ services to
campus and off-campus partners, including the University administration,
Intercollegiate Athletics, the Alumni Association, University Relations,
and other entities.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*: Must be able to tolerate occasional dirty/dusty
conditions and be able to reach, stoop, bend, lift, and move objects. Must
be able to tolerate the stresses engendered in a multi-faceted, rapidly
growing archives program responsive to a broad user base.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Oversees the work of the Assistant
University Archivist, Athletics Archivist, and the University of Maryland
collection groups’ hourly student employees, contract- or grant-supported
personnel, interns, and volunteers.
*QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, skills, and abilities): *Must have thorough
knowledge of archival theory and practice. Must be able to work
effectively with others in a team setting. Demonstrated excellence in oral
and written communication skills and in assisting researchers in a special
collections setting. Must be able to manage a broad variety of tasks in
response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing
constraints. Must possess a strong service orientation and the potential
for professional contributions.
*EDUCATION:*
*Required: *ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/
Information Science with an emphasis on formal archival education and
training, or a master’s degree in history, American Studies, or other
relevant discipline, with experience in archives, archival course work, or
archival certificate.
*Preferred: *Advanced degree/graduate study in history or other relevant
discipline.
*EXPERIENCE (Be specific, indicate the minimum years of experience and
skills needed):*
*Required: *At least three years of professional archival experience in an
academic library including responsibility for supervising the processing of
manuscripts and archives. Demonstrated ability and initiative in
processing, reference, outreach, donor relations, and administrative
activities.
*Preferred*: Work experience in a university archives setting; knowledge
of electronic records; and supervisory and project management experience
are desirable.
For the full position description, please go to
http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.
Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is
based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials.
For additional information, consult the following website:
http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html .
*APPLICATIONS: *Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/53239 . No relocation assistance will be
provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the
University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for
employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the
source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three
references*.*
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until
*September
4th, 2017*.
*The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.*
L. Angie Ohler
Director of Collection Services
McKeldin Library, Room 2209
7649 Library Lane
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301 405-9308 (phone)
301 314-1200 <301%20314-9971> (fax)
lohler_at_umd.edu
ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0002-3832-7573
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