Participates in Pettus Archives and Dacus Library programs and events ... Master's degree from an American Library Assoc
Position Title: Audio-Visual Archivist and Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor College/Department or Unit: Division of Academic Affairs, Louise Pettus Archives and Dacus Library Job Purpose: The Pettus Archives and Dacus Library seek an innovative and engaged candidate for a faculty position with duties in the archives and the main library. We seek an individual who is open to innovation and eager to take on the challenges of the changing library and archives environment. Major Responsibilities: • Works as a member of the library faculty with a half-time appointment in Pettus Archives and a half-time appointment in Dacus Library • Participates in Pettus Archives and Dacus Library programs and events • Serves on library and campus-wide committees Archives • Oversees and manages the archives Audio-Visual Collection, Oral History Project, and the Veterans’ History Project • Conducts oral history interviews and instructs and supervises student employees, interns, and other students and volunteers in oral history interview processes in the Archives. • Digitizes recordings, films, and videos and adds material to Digital Commons, the digital asset management system • Promotes the audio-visual collection • Assists Pettus Archives researchers • Assists with Pettus Archives exhibits Reference • Provides weekend and weekday reference service at Dacus Library • Teaches in the information literacy program • Develops research guides and other instructional materials • Participates in collection development • Serves as a liaison to academic departments Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program and at least six months of archives experience • Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: • Twelve or more months working as a reference librarian in an academic library • Twelve or more months working as an archivist in museum or archives • Familiarity with standard archival practices; training with audio-visual digitization and management programs; experience conducting oral history interviews; experience working in archives or other workplace that documents or preserves historical information Work Environment: This position requires daily contact with students, faculty, and staff on campus. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to have the ability to work with the outside community, business contacts, and other universities/companies/partners. Background Check Statement: Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a student loan default check, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Employment Conditions: A twelve-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications. Responsibilities on evenings and weekends. Position Availability: May 1, 2017 Application Timeline and Procedures: • Review of applicants will begin on February 25, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please see http://www.winthrop.edu/hr/. • Required materials: 1. Application and letter describing interest and qualifications in the context of the advertised position 2. Current resume 3. Names, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references 4. Graduate Transcript(s) for all advanced degrees • All materials should be submitted electronically to: Library/Archives Search Co-chairs Dacus Library E-mail:
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