R0011179
Tampa
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Position Details
The Part-Time Archivist will work closely with the Library
Archivist to process, catalog, digitize, preserve, and provide
access to archival materials while ensuring adherence to archival
best practices and professional standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with archival projects documenting Dr. Janet Matthews,
the history of The University of Tampa, and other special
collections and institutional records.
Arrange, describe, and process archival collections according
to accepted archival standards and best practices.
Create and maintain finding aids to improve discovery and
access to archival materials.
Catalog archival and special collections materials using the
library's Integrated Library System (ILS), Alma.
Manage and describe digital archival collections using Alma
Digital (AlmaD).
Create and update digital exhibits and online collections using
Omeka.
Apply and maintain appropriate metadata standards for archival
and digital collections.
Digitize photographs, documents, audiovisual materials, and
other archival resources.
Assist with the preservation, conservation, and proper storage
of physical and digital archival materials.
Conduct inventories and collection assessments.
Assist in accessioning new materials and maintaining collection
records.
Support reference and research requests related to archival
collections as assigned.
Prepare materials for exhibits, presentations, and outreach
activities.
Maintain accurate records and project documentation.
Perform other archival and special collections duties as
assigned by the Library Archivist.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- One to Two years of experience working with archival
collections, special collections, libraries, museums, or cultural
heritage organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or
current enrollment in an MLIS, public history, museum studies,
archives administration, or related graduate program.
- Experience working in archives, special collections, libraries,
museums, or cultural heritage organizations.
- Experience creating finding aids and descriptive metadata.
- Familiarity with archival standards and best practices,
including DACS and Dublin Core.
- Experience with digitization workflows and digital preservation
practices.
- Experience using integrated library systems, digital
repositories, content management systems, or exhibit
platforms.
- Familiarity with Alma, Alma Digital (AlmaD), and/or Omeka
preferred.
Work Hours
This is a part-time, term-limited position funded through a
generous donation from Dr. Lee Matthews. Funding for the position
is currently available for a three-year period. The position is
expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, with a maximum of
29 hours per week and no more than 1,000 total hours during any
12-month period.
The schedule for this position is flexible. The individual will
need to work at least 5 hours per week Monday-Friday between
8am-3pm. The rest of the work hours will fall within the library
open hours.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of
Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this
position at time of application submission.
Required
documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom
of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing
through the application.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a
credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to
determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular
position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary
based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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