Metadata Archivist, (12 month appointment)

Rutgers University Libraries Job Location: New Jersey Date Created: 10-24-2024

October 22, 2024 ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE APP. 24FA1105 TITLE: Metadata Archivist, (12 month appointment) Special Collections & University Archives, Rutgers University Libraries SUMMARY: Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) seek an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented individual to fill the position of Metadata Archivist for Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at Alexander Library in New Brunswick on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and University Archives, the Metadata Archivist will take a leadership role in creating finding aids for SCUA archival holdings. In this role, they will develop the necessary workflow to support archival description activities in collaboration with SCUA curators and archivists, and faculty librarians at Central Technical Services. This encompasses archival description of SCUA collections, which include manuscripts, records, artifacts, and audiovisual holdings. Additionally, this position will lead the migration of legacy finding aids to RUL’s ArchivesSpace platform and create base-level finding aids for unprocessed collections. This is a one-year, full-time non-tenure-track position with the possibility of a one-year renewal. The incumbent will be a member of the New Brunswick Libraries faculty, a team of librarians committed to providing exceptional services to a diverse population of faculty, students, and community users. The incumbent is also expected to contribute to the mission and goals of RUL by participating in appointed groups and committees. Rutgers University Libraries are committed to elevating historically excluded and dissenting voices from around the world, including immigrant and diaspora populations, in support of research, teaching, and learning. RESPONSIBILITES: Working collaboratively with SCUA faculty and staff, the Metadata Archivist will:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows for best practices regarding archival description.
• Migrate legacy finding aids to ArchivesSpace.
• Produce base-level finding aids for unprocessed collections.
• Determine appropriate descriptive strategies for unified discovery and access to SCUA’s holdings following DACS standards.
• Enhance the discoverability of SCUA archival holdings by utilizing RUL system-wide tools like RUcore and ArchivesSpace.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
• An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent master’s degree in archives management.
• A minimum of three years of experience in archival description and finding aid creation in a special collections’ repository setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in archives metadata tools and systems along with emerging technologies in this area including experience with creating EAD finding aids and with archival descriptive practices for manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and artifacts.
• A strong command of non-MARC metadata schemas such as EAD; command of DACS principles and their application.
• Experience using a collections management platform and/or ILS that enables the creation and management of non-MARC metadata such as Archives Space.
• The ability to work creatively and effectively, both individually and with a team.
• Ability to perform physical work common in archives repositories such as moving archives boxes on and off the shelf or pushing a loaded library cart to and from collection storage spaces.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to work both independently and in a collegial environment; and experience working effectively with a diverse clientele. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Expertise creating EAD finding aids and with archival descriptive practices for manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and artifacts.
• Familiarity with MODS, MARC, and RDA.
• Working knowledge of XML.
• Working knowledge of authority control including LCNAF. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Current contractual minimum salary for appointment is $82,694. STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status (Lecturer, calendar year), twelve-month appointment, retirement plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, 22 vacation days annually. LIBRARY PROFILE: Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA) collects, preserves, and makes available rare, unique, or specialized sources to support study and research in the humanities and social sciences; New Jersey state, local, and cultural history; and the history of Rutgers University. Rutgers University Libraries: Rutgers University Libraries are the intellectual center of the university—serving all members of the university community, supporting all disciplines, and playing a key role in advancing student learning and faculty research. The Libraries serve all institutions that make up Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Rutgers University–Newark, Rutgers University–Camden, and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Libraries have a highly valued staff of about 180, who are committed to developing innovations in access services, information literacy, and digital initiatives. Rutgers University Libraries operate with a budget of $45 million and have outstanding collections, especially in jazz and New Jerseyana. Collectively, the Libraries’ holdings include more than 5 million volumes. TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238325 All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment. s to ensure your post is formatted correctly*** Learn More »