Archivist/Records Manager
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston

The Archivist/Records Manager manages the College's archival collections and
records. This position is directly responsible for accession, preservation,
and provision of access to permanently retained archival collections as well
as oversight of temporary records. Primary responsibilities include (1)
preserving archives and special collections, (2) preserving and disposing of
records as scheduled, (3) locating and providing information and evidence
needed to support College operations, to meet public information requests, and
to advance scholarship, (4) complying with federal and state laws and
regulations, (5) ensuring that the College's history is effectively documented
and well understood, (6) supporting the College's curriculum by making rare
materials available for teaching and learning.

  
The Archivist/Records Manager serves as a member of the library management
team, collaborating on planning, implementing, and problem-solving all service
areas. Secondary areas of responsibility include reference, collection
development, and library-wide support.

  
The Archivist/Records Manager supervises part-time student employee(s).

  
Examples of General Duties:

1. Oversees and performs all aspects of collecting, maintaining, cataloging,
and providing access to the College's archives

2. Manages all aspects of scheduling, collecting, maintaining, providing
access to, and destroying, the College's institutional records

3. Educates College departments in records-management procedures and policies

4. Implements schedule of records retention and disposal

5. Handles all aspects of using offsite records storage

6. Acts as liaison to the State Records Center, State Archives, and State
Records Conservation Board

7. Coordinates preservation activities for the archives, special collections,
and the general library collection

8. Provides general library reference assistance in cooperation with library
staff, and assists with bibliographic instruction as needed

9. Serves on the Library Program Area Committee (library team governance
structure)

10. Provides backup for other library departments as needed

11. Collaborates with the MassArt Foundation and the Communications and
Technology Departments

12. Trains library staff in areas relevant to archives, records management,
special collections, and preservation

13. Creates and updates policies and procedures for archives, records
management, and special collections

14. Manages designated budgets and any other funds appropriated for areas of
responsibility

15. Collects and analyzes statistical data on archives, records management,
special collections, and reports on departmental activity

16. Serves as a member of the library's Collection Development Team and acts
as liaison to two to three academic departments

17. Serves on college and consortial committees and represents the library in
other capacities as needed

18. Works on special projects as established during the library strategic
planning process, and performs other duties as assigned

  
The Archivist is accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal
opportunity and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions for
which they are responsible and which fall within the scope of the Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity/Diversity Plan.

  
Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 19, 2015 and will
continue until filled.

  
Required Minimum Qualifications

1. ALA - accredited master's degree in library and information science, or
equivalent, with coursework preferably in archival practices, records
management, and special collections

2. A minimum of 1 year of experience in archives, records management, or
special collections

3. Knowledge of current resources and practices relative to archives and
records management

4. Experience with tools for archival description, cataloging, metadata
creation, and standards such as DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, and MARC

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an enthusiasm for
working with a diverse community

6. Demonstrated leadership experience

7. Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, with desire to
participate in collaborative problem solving

8. Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs

  
Preferred Qualifications

1. Background in visual arts; BFA, BA in Art Education or Art History, and/or
advanced art related degree

2. Supervisory experience



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