As an archives and special collections librarian, you will coordinate Jen Library’s distinctive collections, including the Don Bluth Studios Animation Archive, artists' books, and various unique and rare materials. You will acquire, preserve, organize, and catalog relevant materials and collaborate with digital collections librarians to digitize projects. Based on industry best practices, you will develop and maintain standards, policies, procedures, and promotions for all identified areas. Additionally, you will identify materials for patron use; provide instruction to students; host tours and develop workshops, exhibits, events; and other outreach initiatives to increase awareness and usage of archives and special collections.
In this role, you will create and maintain online research guides for archives and special collections. As a librarian, you will receive and process all materials — including copy and original cataloging — and arrange and describe archival collections. You will select and acquire new materials that align with the SCAD Libraries' collection strategy, university curricula, and input from constituents. You will determine storage arrangements and preservation planning and contribute to related technical and visual resource initiatives. Additionally, you will develop beneficial university-wide working relationships to enhance the promotion and stewardship of library resources, manage positive donor relationships, and work collaboratively to cultivate funding. The person in this position will also develop local, state, and national liaisons to further the awareness of SCAD archives and collections.
In this position, you will advise and assist with requests for publication and other uses of library resources. You will address issues related to the archives and special collections, staff the reference desk, and support other library areas. Among other duties, you will collaborate with the research and instruction associate, provide cross-training and indirect supervision, and oversee the hiring process for work-study students.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting individual and group learning in archives and special collections through instructional sessions, tours, reference and research services, and events. The candidate demonstrates exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and can cultivate positive working relationships in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, they can promote archives and special collections resources to diverse audiences and thrive in a complex, collaborative workspace.
Minimum qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master's degree
- At least three years of full-time, professional experience in archives, special collections theory, and management
- Experience with MARC cataloging and archival processing that aligns with current industry standards
Preferred qualifications:
- Education or experience in an art or design discipline taught at SCAD
- Knowledgeable about selection, preservation, arrangement and access for physical archives and special collections
- Experience working with archival material related to art and design disciplines taught at SCAD
Travel required:
Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.