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Job Location drjobs

Westchester, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 66600 - 86600

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Reporting to the University Archivist this position facilitates the access of University Archives material through helping with the organization arrangement description and quality control of University Archives collections including digitized and born-digital University Archives collections according to established professional practices. This is a limited term six-month position with the possibility of extension.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

  • Assist in the arrangement and description of University Archives collections according to archival and digitization standards and departmental guidelines. In particular provide processing and quality control support for the Inclusive History and Images audiovisual oral histories (editing transcription etc.) and other archival and community-driven audio-visual collections.

  • Assist the University Archivist in preparing collections to be available via the Online Archive of California Quartex digital collections platform or Archives and Special Collections website through drafting collection level summaries and other metadata as needed.

  • Maintain regular hours of service in Archives and Special Collections.

  • Participate in a departmental program of preservation and conservation of materials.

  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

  • Typically a Masters degree in Archival Studies Library/Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program with course work in archives or manuscript management; or a related field or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

  • One year of library or archives experience processing large archival collections either through internships graduate student assistant work or regular employment.

  • Demonstrated knowledge in the fundamentals of the organization and description of archival collections. Familiarity with university library or research center operations is preferred. The selected applicant should also have a basic understanding of working with digital collections technologies. Knowledge of history of higher education preferred.

  • Exemplary communication skills both written and oral. Ability to work effectively with others and to work independently with minimal instruction and supervision.

  • Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated computer competencies including Microsoft Office productivity applications and Web browsers. Preferably knowledgeable about integrated library systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.

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Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Salary range

$66600.00 - $86600.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

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Full-Time

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