University Archivist

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Position Summary

• Actively collect university records deemed of permanent value, including born digital materials and university websites
• Supervise and perform University Archives collection management activities: accessioning, processing, preservation, and creation of finding aids, including training and supervising student workers to assist in this work
• Provide reference services for University Archives, assisting virtual and in-person researchers (faculty, students, staff, and other researchers) in using university records
• Liaise with campus offices on the interpretation and implementation of records retention schedules
• Manage web archiving of university websites, including appraising URLs and setting appropriate capture schedules
• Promote interest in the history of IUI/IUPUI and the historic neighborhoods predating the campus, through reference, instruction, and outreach efforts
• Collaborate with Ruth Lilly Special Collections & Archives department members to improve service, provide access to collections, develop policies and procedures, and move department initiatives forward

• Participate in development of records management policies in partnership with other campus archivists and the University Records Manager
• Serve as a member of the Digital Collections Advisory Group, which is charged with setting priorities, establishing best practices for digital collections creation, and evaluating potential digital collections projects
• Participate in University Library planning and decision-making activities
• Participate in University Library and campus faculty organizations
• Represent the library in local, state, and national library venues as appropriate.
• Participate in library and university initiatives that advance campus and community engagement with distinctive collections
• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of University Library.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or an equivalent degree
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in archives, including internships and part-time employment
• Proven success in archives, including knowledge and experience in archival best practices, principles, and current trends, including born digital records
• Experience processing large or complex archival collections and creating access tools (finding aids) for these collections
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team environment

• Knowledge of records management
• Knowledge of web archiving
• Experience with digital collections, including digital formats and digitization procedures
• Knowledge of EAD (Encoded Archival Description)

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