College Archivist, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH

Posted January 25, 2022

Description:

Who We Are

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Position Summary

The Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives College Archivist is responsible for the management and administration of the college archives, manuscripts and personal papers, and special collections, and for providing classroom and research and instruction support to the College of Arts & Sciences and courses in History and Political Studies (HPS).

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day archival practices (evaluate, select, accession, inventory, and organize) holdings using archival standards and systems
Liaises with, and provides research and instruction support for, HPS and the College of Arts & Sciences
Provides collection development support for HPS and the College of Arts & Sciences.
Builds LibGuides and other tools for faculty in liaising areas.
Supports the college’s oral history project
Creates and maintains the archives website and digital archives collection, creating digital objects and their corresponding metadata in Preservica
Cares for holdings using proper preservation and conservation techniques
Maintains Colby-Sawyer College’s institutional archives, including preparing retention schedules and coordinating with record creators to ensure record transfers to the archives. And prepares and administers policies and statistics for collection development and use, including copyright issues
Trains and supervises student workers, interns, and independent studies students.
Provides archival reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members
Prepares DACS and EAD compliant finding aids
Creates online and physical displays and exhibits to increase awareness and knowledge of the college history as well as the personal papers and manuscript collections. Prepare and update archives information material as needed
Collaborates with Professor Hanson on semester long project for the HPS 100 class utilizing both primary and secondary source research and culminating in a digital history exhibit created by students
Covers Reference Desk and provides research help to students as needed

Other Duties

Covers Circulation Desk as needed
Digitizes all manner of records using archival standards, including: paper records, photographic materials (daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, stereoscopes, paper prints, 35mm slides, and film negatives), art, textiles, various audiovisual materials, and three-dimensional objects
Knowledge of the operation and proper cleaning protocols of legacy media decks is important as the college holds AV materials in the following formats: 8mm film, 16mm film, VHS, S-VHS, Mini-DV, BetaCam SP, U-Matic, U-Matic SP, VHS-C, Reel to Reel tapes, cassette tape, mini cassettes, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays. Proper knowledge is required not only to operate but to digitize from these formats as well
Writes a “From The Archives” piece on the history of the college for each publication of the college magazine

Qualifications

MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, with a concentration in Archives Management
2+ years of experience in archives management or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with professional standards and emerging technologies in archives. Knowledge of current metadata standards such as METS, MODS, and Dublin Core
Experience providing research and instruction and classroom support at the collegiate level.

How to apply:

E-mail your cover letter and résumé and three references to [email protected].
A complete COVID vaccination is a condition of employment.
If you prefer to fill out an application please contact Human Resources at 603-526-3584 or [email protected].

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.