University Archivist

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Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collection Development the University Archivist is responsible for the development management and promotion the records of Emory University and its affiliated organizations including materials that document the history of Emory its founders administration faculty students and alumni/ae. These collections held in the Rose Library include the records of administrative offices and academic departments administrators and faculty student life offices and student organizations Emory publications early Emory history and web archives. The University Archivist is responsible for supervising the Records Manager and provides general guidance and leadership on records management as appropriate. As part of the Collection Development team at Rose Library the University Archivist plays a significant role in setting strategic directions for Rose Librarys Collections and works alongside colleagues to connect collections with a broad and diverse audience.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Develops University Archives collections in accordance with the records retention policy and current collection development strategies.
• Represents University Archives interests in University-wide developments related to digital curation digital preservation and storage and use of records of all kinds in all formats.
• Promotes engagement with the collections in collaboration with internal and external partners through outreach that includes public programming exhibitions social media and innovative forms of engagement.
• Contributes to instruction and researcher services creating a direct and vital connection to researcher faculty student and community interests and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork.
• Participates as a member of the library and university community by maintaining visibility on campus serving on various committees and incorporating literary collections in the cultural life of the university.
• Contributes to the library and professional community through committee service conference presentations and/or scholarship.
• Manages 1 FTE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited masters degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and relevant library experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience with University or institutional archives management

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team.

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