Assistant Librarian

Assistant Librarian (University Archivist) - University Libraries
Clemson University: University Libraries
Location
COOPER LIBRARY

Description
Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented University Archivist. The archivist will provide leadership and expertise in: archives and records administration; access to university records and archives in all formats; and instructional activities and research support. The University Archives serves as the official "institutional memory" of the university, providing long-term preservation and access to the collection documenting its development and history and is part of the Special Collections and Archives department.

Library faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track position accountable to the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifies historical administrative and academic content that will enhance the University Archives collection.

• Collaborates with University Records Management to transfer institutional records to the University Archives in accordance with appropriate records schedules.

• Takes a strategic and creative approach to collecting contemporary content, including student outputs, building on a strong foundation that includes records that reflect every perspective of campus life.

• Prioritizes and manages the processing and description of University collections and resources.

• Employs tools and techniques, including oral history interviews, to fill gaps in the official institutional record.

• Collaborates with department, library, and campus colleagues to foster interest in Clemson University's history through the development of digital resources, programming, and presentations.

• Promotes the university's history through reference, research, publication, and instruction.

• Engages in professional development such as attending conferences, workshops, and webinars related to job functions.

Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities

• Develops a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments, consistent with professional responsibilities and the libraries' missions and goals.

Service

• Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in professional responsibilities that serve Libraries, University, profession, and community.

Salary and Benefits

Faculty rank and minimum salary of $65,000 based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.

Location

Clemson University is an R-1 land grant institution located in upstate South Carolina—a global university with a mission to serve the diverse communities of our state. The recently updated university strategic plan offers a three-tiered strategy to enhance student experience, increase faculty research, and expand the positive impact of the university within communities across South Carolina. Centrally located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson is in one of the fastest-growing areas of South Carolina, and a two-hour drive from Charlotte and Atlanta.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• An ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries.

• Two years' experience working in an archives or special collections environment

• Demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids

• Demonstrated experience using archival collection management software

• Evidence of knowledge of current trends in the archival profession

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within, and across, teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic or research library/archives

• Experience working with institutional records

• Experience providing instruction with primary sources

• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills

• Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace

• Training and/or supervisory experience

• Familiarity with oral history methodology