Archivist

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles CA University Park Campus, United States Libraries Full time

The University of Southern California Libraries seeks a full-time one-year Archivist position to work within the Digital Library. This Archivist will work closely with the members of the Digital Library and collaborators on unprocessed audio-visual materials. A successful candidate for this position will have an educational background in libraries, specifically archives.

The Archivist position is a full time Fixed-Term staff position.

University of Southern California

The University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, USC has a large number of international students and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit

USC Libraries

The USC Libraries support the discovery, creation, organization, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. We develop and deliver collections, services, and programs that support and encourage the academic, research, clinical, and creative endeavors of our community; cultivate an inclusive community of intellectually curious, critical thinkers; and help develop engaged, informed global citizens. Through these means, we participate in the continuing success of the University of Southern California as a private, global research institution committed to the greater, public good.

The USC Libraries, with an operating budget of approximately $42 million, comprise Doheny Memorial Library and many specialized libraries, including the Health Sciences Libraries. Among our libraries' collecting strengths are the areas of our Collections Convergence Initiative: the Holocaust and genocide and exile studies; the history of Los Angeles and Southern California; LGBTQ history and culture, particularly relating to West Coast activities and activism; East Asian languages and cultures and Asian American history in the United States; and cinema, music, and the production of popular cultures. Library faculty and staff throughout the organization—committed to core values of inquiry, ingenuity, integrity, and inclusiveness—work to advance consequential engagement with our academic and arts communities. For more information on how our libraries support critical, creative, and ethical habits of mind at USC, visit

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Oversees and undertakes the appraisal, arrangement, description, and cataloging of primary source collections for unpublished materials, such as audio and/or visual media.Plans, administers, and analyzes usage of collection(s). Makes improvements to the physical and digital organization of the collection(s), as needed.Analyzes, evaluates, describes, and catalogs collections of many different formats for the benefit of researchers and the public.Schedules, assigns and prioritizes workloads. Sets appropriate deadlines. Monitors employee performance on a day-to-day basis. Ensures timely completion of unit's work. Ensures staff and student workers are adequately trained and cross-trained to promote continuity of operations during vacations and extended absences.Conducts research on topics or items related or relevant to collection(s). Identifies references and becomes versed in field to describe the collection accurately. Records the origins and historical significance of archival materials.Develops, modifies, and implements operational procedures for the collection.Has responsibility for receiving, inventorying, cataloging, and shelving or storing all new acquisitions according to professional standards. Determines and implements records storage and indexing solutions. Ensures that electronic catalog is current and accurate. Ensures inventory, reconciliation, and organization of data and reports for collection is completed on a regular basis concerning the location and condition of the collection.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Benefits:

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for employees and their families with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for employees and their families; access to professional development opportunities; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses, and tram pick up services at no charge to employees; discounts to a wide variety of cultural, sporting, and other campus events.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Considerable specialized knowledge of contemporary archival and records management principles and practices. Knowledge or background in preservation management. Requires computer skills and ability to work with electronic records, databases, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Bridge. Experience utilizing digital reproduction technologies such as scanners and digital cameras for preservation. Ability to read cursive handwriting.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Preferred Experience: 3 years

Preferred Field Expertise: Experience creating metadata using Dublin Core, experience working with Orange Logic's Cortex digital asset management system. Expertise in audio-visual formats. Demonstrated interpersonal, project management, analytical and research skills.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Application Procedure

As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) Resume (including telephone and e-mail address).

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting

The annual base salary range for this position is $69, $94,785. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills: Considerable specialized knowledge of contemporary archival and records management principles and practices. Knowledge or background in preservation management. Demonstrated interpersonal, project management, analytical and research skills. Requires computer skills and ability to work with electronic records and databases. Experience utilizing digital reproduction technologies such as scanners and digital cameras for preservation. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Skills: Experience as an archivist or special collections curator. Training and experience in conducting research in primary and secondary sources. Supervisory ability and experience.

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