SMU Libraries - Archivist, Bywaters Special Collection (Librarian 1 or 2)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

$55,218.55-$65,500 Commensurate with Experience for Appointment to Librarian Rank I-II

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

SMU Libraries seeks an Archivist to catalog, interpret, and preserve archival and associated visual and performing arts materials, including works of art on paper in Bywaters Special Collections and the G. William Jones Film Collection. Provides curriculum support for SMU students and faculty and research assistance to the community. Promotes awareness of the collection with creative outreach and marketing activities, including contributions to exhibits and programs. Assists with digitization projects and digital asset preservation in coordination with the Norwick Center for Digital Solutions.

SMU is a nationally ranked private research university in Dallas, TX, with eight degree-granting schools. SMU Libraries includes six libraries on the main campus and one library at our satellite location in Taos, NM.

SMU Libraries and the SMU campus is dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We seek to hire a person who shares our values of a diverse and equitable workplace based on teamwork with a proactive and positive approach in all that we do.

Essential Functions:

• Process archival collections, coordinate preservation, create EAD-encoded finding aids, contribute to digitization projects. Processing of paper-based collections of the G. William Jones Film & Video Collection.
• Provide research assistance to the SMU academic community and outside researchers by responding to requests for access to collections, reproductions, museum loans, and including general inquiries from donors.
• Maximize student and faculty engagement with holdings by creating and delivering instructional sessions using special collections resources.
• Promote awareness of holdings through outreach activities such as blog posts, exhibitions, and by building collegial relationships within the museum, library, and archival community.
• Collaborate with special collections and archives staff across the SMU Libraries.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:

• Master's in Library Science
• 1 year library experience
• Knowledge of archival procedures and policies, especially registration, conservation and preservation practices, assessment.
• Familiarity with archival procedures and policies, especially metadata standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, the public, and donors is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in humanities, visual/performing arts.
• 3 years' experience in library, museum, or historical institution.
• Background/experience in American history, art and culture, with an emphasis on the Southwest
• Expertise in issues of handling, storage, and preservation of both works of art on paper and archival collections.
• Working knowledge of copyright issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with collection management systems.
• Expertise or familiarity with curation of online and physical exhibitions.

Deadline to Apply:

Open until filled. Applications submitted by November 28th, 2022, will receive priority consideration.

To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit:

(1) A resume or CV

(2) A cover letter that addresses the education and experience required and preferred for this position

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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