Archivist (TERM)

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Peabody College Archivist (TERM) is responsible for processing, arranging, and describing approximately 300 linear feet of records and publications related to Peabody College and its predecessors. This role emphasizes making these resources available for research and promoting them through outreach, exhibits, and presentations. The position is ideal for early career archivists or librarians seeking their first or second professional appointment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library and information sciences from an ALA accredited university OR Public History Degree with a significant Archives Concentration is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and manage students, with strong project management skills and considerable judgement and initiative is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of archival and library theory, practice, and proper handling of unique and fragile materials is required.
• Commitment to special collections and archives research services, including a high interest in promoting the research use and appreciation of rare and primary source materials is required.
• Highly effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, alongside a collaborative and user-focused perspective is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with a wide range of digital systems including social media platforms and common Microsoft office applications is required.
• Demonstrated ability to be productive and effective in a demanding dynamic environment, with the ability to work independently, or collaboratively, and to engage with others to identify challenges and opportunities is required.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to deliver presentations, analyze research materials, write effectively, and prepare publications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the processing of the records of George Peabody College and its predecessors.
• Reviews and upgrades the current finding aids to meet current national and international descriptive standards alongside Vanderbilt SCUA local policies and standards.
• In consultation with the University Archivist, recommends collection items for digitization.
• Contributes to SCUA social media accounts to inform and promote use of the George Peabody College archives and the project's progress.
• Participates in other SCUA activities such as providing reference, outreach, and creating an exhibit on the George Peabody College archives.
• Participates in professional archival or library associations and other professional organizations to remain current on developments and advancements in research services using physical collections, communications and outreach, exhibitions, archival studies, preservation, conservation, library science, public administration, and training.
• Completes other duties as assigned, consistent with the work unit's functions and the role's level of responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree