[SOA] U of Dayton position open --university archivist

[Janet Carleton]

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON LIBRARIES

UNIVERSITY ARCHIVIST



The University of Dayton Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative, 
and service-oriented professional to serve as University Archivist.  The 
primary mission of the University Archives is to preserve and make known 
the history of the University; other special collections housed in the 
Archives include the Congressional papers of Charles W. Whalen, the Si 
Burick collection (sports memorabilia), the Catholic Civil Liberties 
Union papers, the Julien M. Christensen collection (psychology and human 
factors), the Glenn R. Walters collection (Dayton-area business 
history), the Michael Polanyi collection (philosophy), and several 
performing arts collections: the Dayton Bach Society collection, the 
Karl Flaster West collection (opera and poetry), the Urban Schnurr 
collection (theater), the Josephine Schwartz collection (dance), and the 
Victory Theater collection.

The University Archivist oversees the acquisition, processing, use, 
security, and preservation of physical and digital materials for the 
University Archives and Special Collections.  The Archivist takes a 
leadership role in developing and preserving digital collections, and in 
developing an institutional repository in collaboration with other units 
across campus.  Additional responsibilities include: consulting with 
university offices and organizations on the disposition of records; 
working closely with University Advancement, especially Alumni Relations 
and Public Relations; representing the Archives and University Libraries 
on various committees.  The University Archivist supervises a full-time 
staff member and one or more graduate interns.

Required Qualifications: M.A. in public history or M.L.S. from an 
ALA-accredited program with formal training in archival theory and 
practice and knowledge of historical methodology; experience working in 
an academic archives; demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a 
team environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse 
user communities; knowledge of and experience with digital access 
management software such as CONTENTdm, and Institutional Repository 
software such as DSpace; knowledge of and experience with descriptive 
standards such as DACS, EAD and Dublin Core; knowledge of file formats 
used for preserving digital information, such as PDF-A; excellent oral 
and written communication skills; commitment to the University’s 
Catholic and Marianist mission and identity.

Preferred Qualifications: supervisory experience; training 
in/familiarity with preservation and conservation standards and 
practices; grant-writing experience; certification by the Academy of 
Certified Archivists.

This is a full-time faculty position (non-tenure track) with the rank of 
lecturer, reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and 
Operations.  Minimum salary:  $45,000.  Excellent benefits.  To apply 
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 
three references to 
http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50799, by January 
20, 2010.

The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by 
the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest 
independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic 
universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the 
principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer.

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Janet M. Carleton - carleton at ohio.edu - 740.597.2527
Digital Initiatives Coordinator / Women's & Gender Studies Librarian
Alden 237, Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio
Digital Initiatives - http://media.library.ohiou.edu/
Library - http://www.library.ohiou.edu/