Archive Associate, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, New Orleans, LA
Posted February 2, 2018
The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is Tulane University’s main library and supports undergraduate and graduate programs in humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering by providing research services and access to collections. It is also a major cultural resource for researchers and scholars from Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Its unique collections in areas such as Latin American studies, jazz, and New Orleans history draw researchers from around the world. As a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Tulane’s libraries are ranked among the top 115 research libraries in North America.
Under the direction of the Curator of Special Collections at the Latin American Library, the Archival Associate will be focused on a grant funded initiative to digitally preserve and support public access and outreach to an audio collection in the Latin American Library, and will work on a variety of tasks related to this project while maintaining the collection in good order.
Learn more about the project here: http://library.tulane.edu/news/latin-american-library-awarded-clir-grant...
This is a 2-year position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree OR high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
1. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and minimum near-native command of Spanish;
2. Creativity and forethought in problem solving project issues;
3. Ability to work independently and manage multiple project assignments within specific deadlines
4. Excellent writing and organizational skills
5. Ability to function fully and competently at technology competency Level I outlined in HTML Core Technology Competencies for Employees (see http://library.tulane.edu/sites/library.tulane.edu/files/documents/HTML_Staff_Technology_Competencie…)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience generating metadata for archival projects;
2. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suite, specifically Excel software or comparable spreadsheet software
Tulane University is an AA/EO Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Tulane is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.