Assistant Professor, Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Assistant Professor, Archives and Special Collections Librarian
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Job Description
Oakland Universitys Kresge Library seeks an innovative collaborative and serviceoriented individual to join us as an Assistant Professor Archives and Special Collections Librarian to sustain our university archives and care for our special collections. Successful applicants for this position will possess a strong commitment to teaching learning and research support and will demonstrate knowledge of archives management and special collections maintenance. This position is an important liaison to community partners and donors. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include: Outreach to university offices alumni and the local community in support of the mission of OU Archives and Special Collections ( ASC ) and University Libraries Facilitating the care and management of ASC materials including but not limited to their accessioning processing preservation storage and deaccessioning Collection development of primarysource donations and acquisitions relating to the history and function of the university Arranging describing and enhancing the discoverability of ASC collections using ArchivesSpace and other methods Developing and communicating policies for both ASC and the management of University records Planning and facilitating instruction using archival collections Leading the planning coordination and maintenance of ASC exhibits both physical and online Participating in the librarys faculty liaison program in support of other university academic units Contributing to broader scholarly conversations through publications and presentations Participating in library university and professional service activities
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Experience with archives management This is a tenuretrack faculty position with an eightmonth schedule; attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance scholarship and service. Salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA / CREF retirement plans.
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Full Time
