Audiovisual Archivist at University of Arkansas Libraries

Audiovisual Archivist at University of Arkansas Libraries

The University of Arkansas Libraries seek an innovative and enthusiastic archival professional to assist with the leadership of the Special Collections Department to identify, solicit, preserve, and publicize archival collections to the academic community, within Arkansas and across the nation. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, the Audiovisual Archivist is responsible for recruiting, managing, organizing, preserving, and making accessible archival photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, audio cassettes, video tapes, and other audio and visual formats.

Position details reflect responsibilities in processing, preserving, digitizing, and providing access to audiovisual collections, and opportunities to participate in departmental planning, donor relations, and professional service.

• Accessioning, arranging, describing, and creating archival finding aids for audiovisual collections.
• Identifying audiovisual materials for digitization and collaborating to create digital collections.
• Identifying preservation issues and making recommendations for conservation and/or preservation of materials.
• Participating in departmental planning and assisting the department head to identify funding, collaborations, and opportunities to promote and preserve its photographic and other audiovisual materials.
• Working with the Development Office to establish donor relations and continued acquisition of photograph and other audiovisual collections.
• Providing reference and research support.
• Participating in relevant local, state, and national organizations.

Required
: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archival studies or a graduate degree in a related discipline; relevant experience with processing and preserving photographs or other audiovisual materials (e.g., reel-to-reel tapes); demonstrated knowledge of archival data and/or digital asset management systems (such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit, or CONTENTdm); familiarity with Encoded Archival Description, DACS, Dublin Core and/or other metadata standards.

Preferred
:
Archival Certification (A.C.S. or SAA); knowledge of digital image scanning techniques and basic photo/video editing; familiarity with copyright issues related to audiovisual materials; knowledge of Arkansas history and bibliography; knowledge of the history of photography and current preservation/reformatting standards and practices.

Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor. Salary: $47,000.

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, Fidelity mutual funds, or Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

The University of Arkansas places students first by enhancing academic programs, campus life, diversity, and graduation rates. The University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. The Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and support the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further the academic mission.

For more information, visit the Libraries’ home page k.edu.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Completed applications received by September 21, 2014, will receive full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Send letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to libhrofc, to the attention of Jeff Banks, Assistant Director for Library Human Resources and Diversity Programs, University of Arkansas Libraries, 365 N.

McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas .

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.