Visual Materials Archivist

FAC
00135PO26

Visual Materials Archivist

Columbia

University Libraries

LI  South Caroliniana Library

55,000 - Commensurate with Experience

SC

Full Time

37.5

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

12 months

Richland

Professional Track

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Reporting to the Head of Processing, the Visual Materials Archivist will process visual materials and other archival collections; write, publish, and revise descriptive information for archival collections using Archives Space, Alma/Primo, and other library software; supervise the Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s); complete in-house preservation and conservation of archival materials; and complete other duties as assigned. This is a professional-track faculty position, and will not be eligible for tenure.

• Strong knowledge of information organization standards and practices, including current cataloging and archival processing standards.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities to prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals.
• Effective and clear communication skills.

• Following professional standards and library procedures, process visual materials collections encompassing a variety of formats including photographs, negatives, slides, artwork, design drawings, etc.;
  Process archival collections of manuscripts, organizational records, and published materials on an as-needed basis;
  Research collection formats and materials to determine the best permanent housings for preservation;
  Identify and assess needed preservation and conservation measures in archival collections;
  Apply appropriate techniques per professional standards and library procedures;
  Recommend items for professional conservation

• Create finding aids of collection contents and containers, using Archives Space. Create item records for collections in Alma/Primo. Update and revise Archives Space and Alma/Primo records to ensure information stays current.

• Supervise the Hollingsworth Visual Materials Student Assistant(s); plan and assign projects for the student assistant; review student assistant’s work at appropriate intervals and recommend any needed corrections or adjustments; review and approve timesheets

• Consult with the Digital Collections department…