Archivist

Job Description

Statement of the job

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is looking to hire an Archivist. The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage the processing and procedures of the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes collection, and to perform original and copy cataloging of traditional, archival, and electronic materials. This position reports to the Director of the Acadian Archives and works with Blake Library, faculty, other campus departments, the St.

John Valley community, the University of Maine System Libraries (UMSL) and Maine Info Net.

The salary for this position is $46,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (UMPSA Single Page Benefits) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• To manage accessioning, arrangement, description, and encoding for all archival collections.
• To process collections.
• To create and maintain local accessioning and processing standards in accordance with national archival standards.
• To create and manage finding aid usability and visibility.
• To develop policies and procedures in the area of the collection.
• To perform original and copy cataloging of materials, including traditional and electronic materials, and to process authority control of records in the catalog based on the UMS Cataloging Standards document.
• To assist the Director of the Acadian Archives in analyzing the collections’ strengths and weaknesses and in selecting materials for acquisition in accordance with the mission of the Archives and the needs of the collection.
• To train staff on standards and processing.
• To manage and configure access to Archives collections using appropriate tools such as Archives Space.
• To provide assistance in analyzing needs and making recommendations for purchase of materials and equipment.
• To provide reference services, offer tours, and support Archives activities as needed.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly pertaining to archival methods, cataloging, and authority control.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
• Strong time management, supervisory, organizational, and technical skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS/MSIS).
• 1 to 3 years professional archival experience required.
• French language both written and oral strongly preferred.

Budget Responsibilities: Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the Archives acquisitions budget and recommending future expenditures.

Campus/University Service: Serves on a variety of campus and system committees and groups including the UMS Cataloging Standards Committee.

About the University

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community. Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, the skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries. The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities.

The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, northwestern New Brunswick, and eastern Quebec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region.

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review…