Manuscripts Archivist, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Posted January 22, 2016
The Mississippi State University Libraries’ Special Collections is seeking a qualified archival professional for the position of Manuscripts Archivist/Assistant Professor in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Summary of duties and responsibilities: All aspects of processing collections, including creating finding aids, assisting with cataloging of finding aids and developing processing plans; coordinating the processing work of the Manuscripts Assistants and students; training Library Student Assistants; participating in digital projects; and regular participation in all areas of departmental practice including collection development, outreach and reference activities, including periodic weekend (Saturday afternoon) shifts. For a full list of the duties and responsibilities please see the job description on the MSU website.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, with significant coursework in archival administration; 1-3 years of experience processing archival collections; and familiarity with computer applications for archival administration, such as ArchivesSpace
Preferred qualifications include: additional Master’s Degree in relevant subject specialty such as History, Public History, History of the American South, Agricultural History, Civil Rights, Architecture, Literature, African-American Studies, or Journalism; reading knowledge of a foreign language, such as Latin, French, Spanish or German; demonstrated ability to effectively plan, manage, and complete complex processing projects; experience processing collections in the areas of Agricultural and/or Rural History, Journalism, Civil Rights, Literature or Architecture; experience working with Rare Books; experience performing preservation tasks such as creating phase boxes and other enclosures; experience working with digital and analog A/V collections; previous experience working in a large academic library; Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certificate complete or in progress; demonstrated commitment to playing an active role in the archives profession.
To apply, please fill out the MSU online application at the below link. If you have any questions, please contact:
Debra Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Mississippi State University Libraries
P.O. Box 5408
Mississippi State, MS 39762
To apply: https://www.jobs.msstate.edu/