University Archivist at The George Washington University
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
The George Washington University invites applications for an innovative,
strategic andcreative leader for its University Archives
program.
The University Archives is located administratively within the Libraries'
SpecialCollections and Archives Department. Special
collections and archives, including theUniversity Archives
program, are a strategic priority of the University Libraries.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and
Archives,the University Archivist provides leadership for
the development of collections, toolsand services to
enhance and extend use of the University's historical records and
raiseawareness of the archives' services on campus. A
priority for the position is to developstrong relationships
within the libraries and with academic and administrative
partnersacross campus. These collaborative relationships
enable the archivist to identify at-riskhistorical
materials, to provide timely record keeping advice, and to develop
creativeways, many of them involving technology, to support
campus information and researchneeds.
Key Libraries collaborators include the Scholarly Technology Group, the
libraries'development and communications officers, and
Research and User Services librarians.
Key collaborators across campus include External Relations, the Alumni
Association,faculty, staff and administrators. The
Archivist also seeks out and nurtures relationshipsexternal
to the University that support the mission and activities of the Libraries and
theUniversity.
Basic Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degreewith relevant experience and continuing education.
* Minimum of 3 years working as an archivist in an academic or research setting.
* Experience with archival principles and practices including appraisal, description,processing, reference and outreach.
* Experience with archival materials in a wide variety of formats such as manuscript,audiovisual, digitized or born digital materials.
* Experience with library and archives technology such as web archiving and digitalinstitutional repositories.
* Record of growing professional contribution and service.
* Experience in project management.
For a full list of qualifications, additional information and to apply, please
visithttps://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24469.
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2014 and continue until the
positionis filled. Only complete applications will be
considered. To be considered, pleasecomplete an online
faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24469 and
uploada cover letter that includes an assessment of skills
related to basic qualifications, andcurriculum vitae.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of
astandard background screening.
The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving
diversityamong librarians and staff. We are particularly
interested in receiving applications frommembers of
underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons
ofcolor to apply for this position.
The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
thatdoes not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs
or activities on the basis of race,color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation,gender identity or expression, or on any other
basis prohibited by applicable law.
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