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*Accessioning Archivist, New York University Libraries*



*Position Summary:*

New York University Libraries seek a creative and forward-thinking
individual to oversee its accessioning program, and to work as part of a
team to provide access and facilitate discovery of archival and special
collections in support of research, teaching, and learning in the library.
The position is based in the Archival Collections Management Department
(ACM) of Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services (KARMS).
Reporting to the Head of ACM and in close collaboration with Librarian for
Archival Arrangement and Description, this position will play a leadership
role in the newly formed ACM department, a unified technical services
department supporting NYUs three archival repositories: Fales Library,
Tamiment Library and Wagner Labor Archives, and New York University
Archives.



The position will help to reshape the way NYU Special Collections acquires
and intakes collections, increasing accessibility for scholars, faculty and
donors to collections across NYU archival repositories.  The incumbent will
facilitate the transfer of new collections and work closely with Curators
to record appraisal decisions and information about provenance, original
order, or context of creation gained during communications with the donor.
The Accessioning Archivist will create or oversee creation of initial
collection level description for all holdings, ensuring responsible
administrative and physical control and basic intellectual access for all
material at time of accession, and providing the infrastructure upon which
any future archival work will be built. The position will also play a
leadership role in the Special Collections descriptive program,
contributing to policies and workflows for productive and efficient
processes and ensuring a user-centered, access-driven approach in all work.



Under the general supervision of the Head of Archival Collections
Management, the successful candidate will:

Oversee accessioning program, including establishing basic physical and
intellectual control over all incoming archival collections, rights
assessment, and follow-up communication with donors or curators. Develop
accessioning program goals, metrics to evaluate work, and compiles
statistics and reports. Maintain documentation of accessioning and location
management procedures and processes; maintain master accession records.
Supervise professional and student staff in accessioning functions;
identify and prioritize assignments to ensure deadlines are met; review
work for accuracy.

Create or oversee creation of accession records and initial descriptive
information for all incoming collections, in a timely manner and according
to archival standards, in the collections management database (Archivists’
Toolkit/Archives Space), publish EAD encoded finding aids on the web.

Arrange for intake of new collections, which may include working with
Curators or donors, and field work such as surveying, packing, and
transporting materials. Work closely with Curators in the assessment and
appraisal of collection materials during the accessioning process, transfer
of knowledge about collections gained by Curators in their communications
with donors, and in developing processing priorities for newly accessioned
collections.

Collaborate with Digital Archivist to develop and maintain tracking tools
for accessioning born-digital materials, and in the ongoing administration
of and workflow for imaging and ingest of born-digital.

Collaborate with colleagues in Preservation Department to ensure proper
handling and housing for collections, the integration of preservation
assessment practice within the accessioning program, and identification of
preservation priorities for materials in all formats during accessioning
work. Manage location and storage of collections, including maintaining
locations data, assessing and planning for storage needs for new
collections.

Functions as the ACM administrator for the collections management database
(Archivists’ Toolkit/ Archives Space). Provides training and support,
maintains documentation and procedures for its use.

As a member of the senior staff and in close collaboration with the Head of
ACM and the Librarian for Archival Arrangement & Description, assist in
implementing professional standards and best practices, and setting
priorities for collection management, processing, description, and
discovery. Collaborate with Curators and Special Collections Public
Services colleagues to ensure that descriptive tools are responsive to
research needs and priorities.  Participate in general planning and policy
development in the support of ACM strategic directions.

Contributes to reference services by providing reference assistance in
person and remotely; serves on library-wide committees as necessary.
Actively contribute to the profession through professional service,
research and publication.



*Qualifications: *

Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited
institution, or in Archival Studies.  Additional Master's in a discipline
related to NYU Special Collections collecting areas, preferred.

Three to five years of professional experience in archival accessioning,
arrangement and description, preferably in an academic or research
library.  At least 2 years successful supervisory experience required.
Experience providing reference to archival and special collections users is
highly desirable.

Demonstrated expertise in archival theory and practice, especially
accessioning, processing and description, including minimal and basic
processing strategies. Familiarity with current approaches to accessioning
and description of born-digital holdings, preferred. Demonstrated ability
to supportively and efficiently supervise professional staff, students, and
interns in archival work, set goals and develop metrics to ensure goals are
met.



Demonstrated knowledge of current national data content and structure
standards related to the archival control of collection materials.
Demonstrated mastery in the use and application of DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH,
LCNA, AACR2, and other library and archival descriptive and content
standards. Experience with and solid understanding of XML schemas and the
use of XML editors, facility in the manipulation of metadata across systems
and platforms. Expert experience in the use, maintenance, and support of
automated archival collections management systems (Archivist’s Toolkit or
Archives Space), ability to train others in all aspects of collection
management system use.

Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation issues as they relate to
archival collections. Knowledge of rights administration and management
issues for archival collections.



Superior written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal
skills, demonstrated ability to work collegially within and across
organizations; great attention to detail; demonstrated ability to manage
time and tasks and complete projects in a timely manner. Flexibility and
the capacity to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.



*New York University Libraries:*

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and
faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports
NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by
collaborating and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and
our first “portal campus”, in NYU Abu Dhabi. New York University Libraries
is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research
Library Partnership, and the Digital Library Federation. The Libraries
participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with the
New-York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society. For the
NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan go to
http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf.

Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services facilitates the teaching,
learning, and research endeavors of the Libraries’ user communities through
processes and services in program areas that include library acquisitions,
serials and electronic resource management, knowledge access design and
development, archival collections management, and metadata production and
management. In collaboration with our colleagues in Collections and
Research Services, Public Services, Libraries IT Services, and Digital
Library Technology Services, KARMS has primary leadership responsibility
for knowledge access via the Libraries’ dynamic, integrated discovery and
access systems. In addition to serving NYU’s central libraries, institute
libraries, and global sites, KARMS provides selected services to



*Salary/Benefits:*

Attractive benefits package including tuition remission and generous paid
time off. Salary commensurate with experience and background.



*To Apply:*

To ensure consideration, complete an online application on NYU’s website
using this link: www.nyucareers.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59879

Applicant review will begin on March 30, 2015; search will remain open
until filled.



*NYU’s Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to
attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and
inclusivity.*

*NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.*





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NYU, Division of Libraries

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