University Archivist - Library and Learning Commons

The Library and Learning Commons Department at Zayed University seeks an experienced and innovative librarian who will be responsible for overall management of the portfolio of the University’s archive collections and the digitization of the archives to ensure effective access and discovery. The successful candidate will lead the university’s digital archive initiatives and the collection development efforts to acquire the most significant materials of permanent historical value for documenting the history and functions of Zayed University and the UAE.

The University Archivist will also be responsible for shaping the management, digital access and preservation of the scholarship information and archive collections. The University Archivist will apply professional international archival standards, including ISAD(G) and the Open Archival Information System framework and oversee creation of accurate metadata standards (Dublin Core, PREMIS, METS and EAD) to the processing, arrangement, discovery, management and preservation of archival records.

The University Archivist, as a professional academic librarian, engages in all aspects of library services that support university teaching and learning activities, such as information literacy instructions, collection development, liaison assignments, and reference services.

Provides leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of digital archive and scholarship initiatives. This includes

• collaborating with librarians, faculty, students, and academic partners to explore, define, develop, advocate, assess, and sustain innovative digital projects
• serving as an advisor for digital archive and projects across university
• working with other members of the library team on digital scholarship project
• identifying and evaluating digital archive resources and technologies for acquisition, recommending and introducing to university community
• staying abreast of emerging, innovative trends and technologies, standards, publishing models, and digital archive developments
• designing and teaching workshops on digital archive tools, resources, and best practices
• providing leadership in and participating in a team-based library environment
• hiring, training, and supervising student workers as necessary.

• Recommend, implement and maintain the collection policy for university records having archival value
• Recommend best practices regarding the development of both print and digital access to the records
• Oversee implementation of policy and levels of practice in university office
• Supervise a technician and student assistants if any
• Through the Director, recommend policies regarding archival records to the university administration for approval
• Serve on department, college and University committees as needed to assist in development of matters benefiting the University
• Identify and transfer archival records from university offices
• Organize, process, and preserve archival records
• Provide archival records management and preservation training to university offices and departments
• Contribute to planning of the future direction of the program
• Act as a leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator for the Archive

• Serve as liaison librarian to assigned academic programs for the provision of information and instructional services, collection management, and engagement with faculty, staff, and students promoting library resources and services
• Serve as the Zayed University’s representative to the UAE National Archives.
• Foster and contribute to an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork to positively contribute to the goals of the university
• As an academic faculty position, active…