Metadata Archivist (12-Month Appointment)

Rutgers University

retirement plan

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 23, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Metadata Archivist (12-Month Appointment)
Department	RUL NB Lib - SCUA
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Libraries ( RUL) seek an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented individual to fill the position of Metadata Archivist for Special Collections and University Archives ( SCUA) at Alexander Library in New Brunswick on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and University Archives, the Metadata Archivist will take a leadership role in creating finding aids for SCUA archival holdings. In this role, they will develop the necessary workflow to support archival description activities in collaboration with SCUA curators and archivists, and faculty librarians at Central Technical Services. This encompasses archival description of SCUA collections, which include manuscripts, records, artifacts, and audiovisual holdings. Additionally, this position will lead the migration of legacy finding aids to RUL's ArchivesSpace platform and create base-level finding aids for unprocessed collections. This is a one-year, full-time non-tenure-track position with the possibility of a one-year renewal. The incumbent will be a member of the New Brunswick Libraries faculty, a team of librarians committed to providing exceptional services to a diverse population of faculty, students, and community users. The incumbent is also expected to contribute to the mission and goals of RUL by participating in appointed groups and committees. Rutgers University Libraries are committed to elevating historically excluded and dissenting voices from around the world, including immigrant and diaspora populations, in support of research, teaching, and learning. RESPONSIBILITES: Working collaboratively with SCUA faculty and staff, the Metadata Archivist will: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows for best practices regarding archival description. Migrate legacy finding aids to ArchivesSpace. Produce base-level finding aids for unprocessed collections. Determine appropriate descriptive strategies for unified discovery and access to SCUA's holdings following DACS standards. Enhance the discoverability of SCUA archival holdings by utilizing RUL system-wide tools like RUcore and ArchivesSpace. Other responsibilities as assigned. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Current contractual minimum salary for appointment is $82,694. STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status (Lecturer, calendar year), twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA1105
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The successful candidate will have: An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent master's degree in archives management. A minimum of three years of experience in archival description and finding aid creation in a special collections' repository setting. Demonstrated expertise in archives metadata tools and systems along with emerging technologies in this area including experience with creating EAD finding aids and with archival descriptive practices for manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and artifacts. A strong command of non-MARC metadata schemas such as EAD; command of DACS principles and their application. Experience using a collections management platform and/or ILS that enables the creation and management of non-MARC metadata such as Archives Space. The ability to work creatively and effectively, both individually and with a team. Ability to perform physical work common in archives repositories such as moving archives boxes on and off the shelf or pushing a loaded library cart to and from collection storage spaces. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to work both independently and in a collegial environment; and experience working effectively with a diverse clientele. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expertise creating EAD finding aids and with archival descriptive practices for manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and artifacts. Familiarity with MODS, MARC, and RDA. Working knowledge of XML. Working knowledge of authority control including LCNAF.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment	This is a fully on campus position.
Overview	LIBRARY PROFILE: Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA) collects, preserves, and makes available rare, unique, or specialized sources to support study and research in the humanities and social sciences; New Jersey state, local, and cultural history; and the history of Rutgers University. Rutgers University Libraries: Rutgers University Libraries are the intellectual center of the university-serving all members of the university community, supporting all disciplines, and playing a key role in advancing student learning and faculty research. The Libraries serve all institutions that make up Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of about 180, who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy, and digital initiatives. Rutgers University Libraries operate with a budget of $45 million and have outstanding collections, especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. Collectively, the Libraries' holdings include more than 5 million volumes.
Statement	All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University's multicultural environment.

Posting Details

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Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement