Pembroke Center Archivist, Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women, Brown University, Providence, RI

Posted December 18, 2015

The Pembroke Center Archivist is charged with supporting the missions of the Pembroke Center, the Feminist Theory Archive and Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive. The Feminist Theory Archive is a unique and still growing collection of over one hundred and thirty feminist scholars who have changed the intellectual landscape of universities and their disciplines in the United States and internationally. The Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive focuses on Brown/Pembroke and Rhode Island women and contains materials such as letters, diaries, papers, photographs, newspapers, and oral histories.

The archivist provides independent vision and leadership for both archives. Through strategic planning, and in partnership with the Director, the position plays a critical leadership role in moving the research mission of the Pembroke Center forward. The archivist manages the internal and external advisory boards, and must keep up-to-date on current practices in the field of archives and the broader field of feminist theory. The day-to-day tasks of the archivist are to initiate, establish, and oversee relations with material donors and the Brown University Library, negotiate with scholars to secure commitments of materials to the FTA, direct the transfer of materials from donor to archives, sort, arrange and describe archival materials, create DACS-compliant EAD finding aids, and collaborate with subject librarians and the Center for Digital Scholarship. The archivist contributes to the scholarly activities and intellectual growth of Simmons College and URI library science students by serving as a trainer and mentor to graduate student interns who receive course credit for working in the archives. Other responsibilities include supervising student assistants, seeking and pursuing funding, outreach, volunteer, and collaboration opportunities. The archivist actively participates in the Pembroke Center’s fundraising efforts and events, collaborates with staff of the Brown University Library to maintain and expand the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive, and directs the digitization and collection of oral histories with Brown alumnae.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a humanities field
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in feminist theory, plus 2-4 years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Archives Management from an ALA-accredited program required;
Ph.D. in a humanities field that assists in knowledge of feminist theorists as well as research practices and methodologies strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in the arrangement and description of archival and manuscripts collections.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival description theory and practice, including applications such as DACS, MARC, EAD, or similar emerging applications.
Knowledge of digital library practices, technology trends, and metadata schemes, such as METS and MODS and their successors.
Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with many different constituencies.
Demonstrated, strong writing skills
Ability to act independently

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of and experience with digital archive initiatives, particularly in the development of policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of AACR2, AAT, LCSH, and LC classification.
Strong computer application skills.
1-2 years in a leadership role in a similarly sized project
Experience working with grant writing and reporting and donor solicitation.

To view more details and to apply, please use the following link to the position on Brown’s Career Site:
https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Pembroke-Hall/Pembroke-Center-Archivist_REQ121751-1

Please complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and the names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.