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University Archivist, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Posted October 28, 2019

The University of Virginia Library seeks a new University Archivist, who will have responsibility for building UVA’s University Archives and articulating a vision for collecting opportunities beyond the official records of the institution. In order to achieve a more complete record of the University of Virginia and its myriad activities, and to focus on diverse voices and life experiences, the archivist will use a reparative framework to fill gaps in the institutional record by seeking material documenting student life, the University’s place and role in the larger social and cultural context within Virginia and the United States, and most critically, seek and collect evidence of individuals and groups who are underrepresented in the archive. The University Archivist will understand that collection efforts will seek all formats of material, and will pay special attention to email, websites, and other types of digital records. The archivist may have opportunities to directly supervise student assistants and interns.

 

The University Archivist will report to the Head of Technical Services for Special Collections, located within the Albert and Shirley Small Collections Library. This position will provide leadership for the selection, transfer, description, and preservation of official University Records of enduring value. 

 

The University Archivist will arrange and describe newly transferred records and papers, including digital material, using ArchiveSpace. In collaboration with colleagues, the archivist will establish priorities for processing as well as make determinations for the level of processing for both incoming transfers and donated material. The archivist will develop resources to support the objectives of classes that focus on collections held in the University Archives, and will seek effective ways to evaluate and assess engagement and learning outcomes. They will collaborate with other staff to curate University history-centered exhibitions, and prepare University-history focused content for a variety of outlets including social media and websites. The archivist will serve as the primary contact for research inquiries pertaining to University history.  

 

Required Qualifications:

  • ALA- accredited MLIS/MIS in library and information science or advanced degree in a relevant discipline

  • Experience working with archival and special collections material, experience gained while a student will be considered

  • Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of tools and resources used in an archival setting

  • Commitment to a reparative framework in archival enterprise

  • Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills

  • Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists

  • Minimum three years of full-time archival processing experience

  • Experience working with web archives and digital repositories

  • Supervisory experience

  • Knowledge of basic records management best practices 

  • Experience with ArchivesSpace (or Archon, Archivists Toolkit) and Aeon

  • Experience with Archive-It or similar web archiving tool

 

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per University policy.

 

Expected Salary: $60,000-70,0000

 

To Apply:

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “R0011388”.   Complete an application online and see below for documents to attach.

 

Process for External Applicants: 

Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, ( R0011388) complete the application and see below for documents to attach.  Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box or you can combine them into one PDF.

Complete an application online and attach:

  • CV

  • Cover Letter

  • Contact information for 3 references

***Please note that you can upload multiple documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, [email protected]

 

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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