Assistant Librarian, University Archivist
University of Central Florida - Orlando, Florida, us, 32885![University of Central Florida](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and service-oriented individual to join our team as the University Archivist. This individual will play a crucial role in managing the University Archives, which serves as the official repository of the University's history, ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of materials documenting UCF's development and history. The University Archivist will be responsible for overseeing materials in all formats, engaging in outreach and instructional activities, and providing research support for the collection.
This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. The University Archivist is expected to participate in research, professional development, and service activities. The position operationally reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. We are hiring at the rank of Assistant Librarian. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring, professional development, and training in support of their advancement and growth.
Responsibilities:
Provides research and outreach services with subject matter expertise on the history of UCF, including:
Provides research assistance and support for UCF students, faculty, community researchers, and visiting scholars.
Promotes and fosters interest in the university's history.
Collaborates with faculty to integrate archival materials into the curriculum and provide instructional sessions to enhance student educational experiences.
Research, develop, and design engaging and educational physical and digital exhibits on UCF's history.
Actively engages in acquisitions and collections work and provides oversight of University Archive collections including:
Identify, appraise, acquire, arrange, describe, and preserve materials, in all formats, that document the history of UCF.
Works with campus administrative units and records managers to ensure records identified for permanent retention in University Archives are acquired, preserved, and accessible.
Ensures the proper storage and preservation of physical and digital materials.
Evaluates materials for digitization and works with Digital Initiatives department to digitize for access and/or long-term preservation.
Coordinates cataloging of University Archives materials with the Cataloging department.
The UCF Libraries include the John C. Hitt Library, the Curriculum Materials Center, and Special Collections and University Archives on the Orlando main campus; branch libraries on the Rosen College and Downtown campuses; and partnerships with Direct Connect state colleges. The Libraries offers a collection of more than 2.2 million volumes, is a partial depository for government documents and patents, and manages the institutional repository STARS. We are members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC), and HathiTrust. The UCF Libraries has 105 full-time staff comprised of 44 faculty librarians, 61 support and administrative staff, and 50+ student employees dedicated to serving UCF faculty, staff, students, and the greater Orlando community. For more information about the UCF Libraries see http://library.ucf.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in library and/or information science from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
Experience working in archives, library special collections, museums, records management, or other relevant area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to evaluate, select, and process archival collections, and to create finding aids.
Experience using archival collections in research and teaching.
Experience with ArchivesSpace and familiarity with Ex Libris' Alma and Primo VE.
Knowledge of best practices and national standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, and Dublin Core.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE:
Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to :
Rachel Trnka, search chair, at Rachel.Trnka@ucf.edu.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Application review begins 8/29/2024.
Assistant Librarian salary begins at $60,000.
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as ' Open until filled ' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.DepartmentUniversity Libraries - Operations
Work ScheduleVaries
Type of AppointmentRegular
Expected Salary$60,000.00 to Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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