Librarian: Public Services Archivist

Seton Hall University
South Orange
Full-time

Public Services Archivist : The Monsignor William Noé Field Archives and Special Collections at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time, potentially renewable Term Library faculty position.

We seek a collaborative and service-oriented archivist who can provide research services and lead public programming for Seton Hall’s rare book and manuscript collections and ensure accuracy and quality of collection description in public-facing portals.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • The successful candidate will bear primary responsibility for providing accurate and complete collections data to the public, responding to remote and in person research inquiries in a deadline-driven environment
  • Drive research services through collections data portals, spearhead efforts to enrich the user experience of these portals and collaborate to improve the quality and quantity of collections metadata.
  • Manage the reading room, which is open by appointment, in collaboration with archives staff and with the support of the Special Collections Assistant
  • Conduct strategic outreach to strengthen the archives’ relationships with students and faculty across campus as well as the Archdiocese of Newark
  • Collaborate with other library faculty to identify ways to utilize special collections materials to support their work with the academic departments
  • Re-envision the role of archives instruction, finding new and creative ways to support faculty across campus with collections-oriented programming
  • Support existing special collections programming and identify opportunities to expand and diversify archival offerings (talks, workshops and lectures)
  • Provide input on research activity to help prioritize processing work
  • Assist with processing archival collections on a targeted basis
  • Work collaboratively with Gallery staff and Archdiocesan Archivist
  • Supervise student workers, interns, and volunteers, instructing and guiding them on reading room procedures and best practices for handling materials
  • Complete special projects as assigned (examples include grant writing, assisting with Vault maintenance and special shifting projects, rare book evaluations, rehousing, etc.)
  • Annually report on Archives services and activities.

Required Qualifications :

  • MLS or MLIS with concentration in Archives
  • Knowledge of archival principles and practices, including descriptive standards such as DACS, reparative description, familiarity with metadata standards for born-digital, AV, and museum objects.
  • Familiarity with processing standards and practices such as MPLP and post-custodial models of stewardship sufficient to interpret these to the general public.
  • Experience with archival management software such as Archivesspace, including back-end development and batch processing.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience providing reference or research services for special collections materials in an academic research library or similar setting.
  • Ability to work with a diverse range of students, scholars, and independent researchers
  • Experience with instruction and public speaking.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and students.
  • Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth, maintaining knowledge or skills through involvement in professional organizations or continued education.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to support the Catholic mission of the University.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications :

  • Experience in museums, familiarity with museum practices and terminology
  • Experience providing access to born-digital collections
  • Understanding of and experience in graphic design, web design, and video editing
  • Database development including coding queries and managing migrations

Salary Grade : FA01 - Faculty

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt / Nonexempt : Exempt

Exempt

Physical Demands :

Occasionally lift and carry boxes up to 40 pounds; carry large or awkward oversize materials; climb and reach on step stools and rolling ladders;

regular exposure to older library materials

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please provide contact information (phone and email addresses) for 3 professional references.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

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