University of California is hiring: Library Technician (Archives) in Oregon

Position Information

Working Title: Library Technician (Archives)

Department Org: 427100 - Office-Torreyson Library

Minimum Salary: $29,120

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Onsite

Posting Number: NC0202025

Desired Start Date: 03/01/2025

Open Date: 02/05/2025

Close Date: 02/21/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Why Work at UCA?

We value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas Archives seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible individual to support a team that promotes accessibility of archival collections for students, community members, and researchers. Under the direction of the Head of Special Collections, this role involves processing archival collections, creating archival metadata, and assisting with archival reference. The position serves as the Saturday reference archivist, performing public service duties, answering inquiries, and overseeing collection security during reference appointments. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, subject to change during holidays and academic breaks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges archival collections for accessibility using professional best practices.
• Describes and preserves various archival formats including paper, film, and digital media.
• Provides reference assistance through archival reading room desk shifts, including Saturdays.
• Completes large archival processing projects in a timely manner.
• Assists other library departments as needed.
• May supervise student workers as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of arrangement and description best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to information accessibility.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds above your head.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, with prior library or archival experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge of the history of Arkansas.
• Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field.

Physical Demands

This position involves primarily indoor work with medium exertion (exerting 20-50 pounds).

This position may be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant unless it relates to the position's requirements.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide contact information for three professional references - not family or friends. Letters of reference will NOT be requested at this time.