Archives Library Specialist

Boise State University • Boise, ID

6d • $55,058

About The Position

Participate in all functions of Special Collections and Archives, including access, arrangement, description, and management of physical and electronic local history collections and university records. Albertsons Library is the vibrant, nurturing hub of Boise State. This is a space where people and ideas flourish through research and creative activities. The Library provides high quality, relevant services to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Resources are available in person, over the phone and/or online. This includes databases, journals, books, interlibrary loan, electronics, a makerlab, and Special Collections and Archives. We also offer rooms for studying, a family study room for students with children, and spaces for exhibits and events. Special Collections and Archives (SCA) preserves and makes accessible over 400 manuscript collections, the University’s archives and records, and a collection of rare books. SCA engages a variety of researchers and learners on campus, throughout the community, and beyond with our physical and digital collections. Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, coordinate and maintain programs and services, including digital projects and related systems, processing collections and preservation of archival, manuscript and other historical materials.
• Knowledge of theories and methods of archival functions, including arrangement, description, preservation, reference, outreach, and electronic records.
• Experience with providing reference and research services regarding archives and manuscripts collections.
• Ability to develop working relationships within the library, the University community and with a variety of external associates through effective use of written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in library science, history, museum, or related profession
• At least three years experience in an archives setting
• Experience with at least one archival system (e.g. ArchivesSpace, Preservica, or other)

Responsibilities

• Arrange and describe physical and electronic manuscript and university archives materials.
• Manage and maintain archival systems, including but not limited to ArchivesSpace and Archive-It
• Create, maintain, evaluate, and enhance metadata; manage authority control and subject description
• Manage accessions, including processing, workflows, and quality control
• Prepare finding aids, collection-level records, and other discovery resources
• Ensure appropriate physical housing and storage of collections and performs basic preservation work
• Evaluate content in collections with special focus on identifying sensitive and restricted materials
• Manage stacks and storage spaces to ensure effective and efficient space usage
• Keep current with professional practices and standards; apply as appropriate
• Provide reference assistance for in-person and to remote patrons
• Supervise student assistants
• Periodically supervise interns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• 24 annual paid vacation days for full-time professional employees
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees