Job Details

Position Information

Job Title

Library Archivist

Posting Number

S1585P

Pay Range

The compensation for this appointment will range from $26.00 to $27.00 hourly and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Summary

The Library Archivist manages the two archival collections held by the Annie Gabriel Library: The Southern Baptist Depository and Archive, containing materials that document the life and history of the Southern Baptist denomination, and the California Baptist University Queenie Simmons Archive, which houses materials related to the life and history of CBU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and catalog archival holdings in a manner consistent with archival standards, determining the appropriate level and type of arrangement and description needed.
• Maintain an electronic inventory, register, or other finding aid for archival holdings.
• Develop and implement appropriate preservation and conservation procedures for archival materials.
• Coordinate the copying, digitization, or reformatting of archival materials for preservation and access.
• Prepare statistics and reports for the Archives Department as needed.
• Work with the Collection Development Librarian to acquire monographs related to Southern Baptist life and history.
• Participate in the development of annual library budget planning for Archives funding and work with the Library Director to manage the Archives budget.
• Screen archival holdings for potentially sensitive materials and coordinate access procedures for these materials.
• Develop and keep current written procedures and manuals related to Archives processes.
• Provide Archives research services and assistance to library patrons.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the Archives Department student workers.
• Manage the selection, acquisition, and other collection development related activities of items for the Southern Baptist Depository and Archive, and the CBU Queenie Simmons Archive.
• Develop displays containing Archives holdings.
• Represent the Archives with the California Baptist Historical Society and other relevant external organizations related to the life and history of Southern Baptists.
• Keep current on contemporary standards, procedures, and practices related to Archives processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for training, assigning work, and otherwise supervising student workers in the Archives Department of the library.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Knowledge of archives principles, practices, and terminology.
• Knowledge of the history of CBU and the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (additional degree or specialization in archives preferred); One to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

08/06/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes