Join Lehigh University's Library and Technology Services as an Assistant Discovery Archivist and help preserve history while shaping the future of academic research. At Lehigh University, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member thrives. You'll join a community dedicated to academic excellence and innovation, working alongside passionate professionals who value collaboration and growth.
Position Number: S75210
This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $43,940 - $52,740 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process archival collections, including developing a project plan for accomplishing the work in the allotted time and estimates of resources needed.
• Prepare EAD encoded finding aids according to established local practice using ArchivesSpace.
• Create or update MARC catalog records in accordance with archival and library standards for entry into national and local databases.
• Maintain storage areas by participating in shifting and other stacks maintenance projects.
• Assist in the preservation assessment of collections and identify potential candidates for preservation, conservation treatment and digitization.
• Provide orientation, direction, and assistance, including some reference help, to a wide variety of researchers.
• Assist researchers with registration and proper handling of rare and distinctive materials.
• Interpret and enforce Libraries Special Collections policies and regulations as they apply to the reading and instruction room.
• Track circulation of printed and archival materials in the reading and instruction room and compile usage statistics.
• Locate, charge, deliver, and reshelve materials from closed book stacks.
• Assist readers and staff with questions regarding requests and orders for digital images and reproductions.
• May work with student Assistants.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• One to three years of related work experience
• Strong background in the humanities (art history, history, or literature)
• Previous library work experience, preferably in a special collections library reading room
• Must possess excellent judgment and awareness of security protocols and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse library users and staff in person, by telephone, and by email
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to sustain close attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel, and Access and Google Suite
• Commitment to providing high quality service, working effectively with others in a team environment, and be responsive to changing needs and priorities
• Ability to lift heavy books and boxes (40 lbs.), extensive walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, climbing up stairs, and pushing heavy carts with books or boxes
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option. The employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
