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University Archivist
California State University, Sacramento - University Library | |
United States, California, Sacramento | |
December 30, 2022 | |
As the center of campus intellectual discovery, the Sacramento State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the library with student success programs and instruction. One of 23 libraries in the California State University System, the Sacramento State University Library holds over 1.4 million volumes, comprised of print and electronic monographs and serials, and is a U.S. Government Depository. The library's mission is to inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities. The University Library is undergoing rapid transformation with a forward-thinking vision and a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our organization of 25 library faculty, 30 staff and approximately 30 FTE student assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive environment to ensure one another's success. The University Library is committed to ensuring our library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sacramento State is a minority-serving institution having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Island Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in service to our communities. As an anchor university we aim to connect our students, faculty, and staff with the community to achieve lasting improvements through inclusive civic engagement. We seek a professionally engaged, forward-thinking, and collaborative archivist, librarian and/or records manager to provide leadership, vision, and direction in the overall administration and enhancement of the University Archives program. The University Archivist plays a central role in building and stewarding collections documenting the history and transactions of California State University, Sacramento and promotes the use of and engagement with these collections in support of teaching, research, and public outreach. Appointment: This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian rank with an expected start date of Spring 2022; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbatical and other leaves, and additional benefits. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA). Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Library faculty must demonstrate professional competence, scholarly and/or creative achievement, and service to the University and community in order to meet university requirements for tenure and promotion. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Head, Gerth Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA), the University Archivist will have responsibility in four main areas: Archives Management Coordinates and implements a comprehensive program of archives management through the appraisal, acquisition, processing, preservation, and digitization of University records and historical documents of enduring value in all formats, including select faculty papers and representative records of student organizations and other auxiliary units. Coordinates with campus units and the Director of Policy and Records Management to improve records management practice to appraise, acquire, and transfer University records to the University Archives in a systematic manner. Maintains and applies current knowledge of University and CSU-wide policies pertaining to University Archives and records management, including policies related to privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with copyright law. Works with the SCUA Department head and subject librarians as appropriate to identify and acquire the papers of individual University faculty. Access and Preservation Partners with colleagues across the Library and campus to ensure appropriate stewardship of born-digital and digitized University records. Collaborates on digital projects and initiatives related to University Archives collections. Provides leadership to SCUA staff on the arrangement and description of University records and faculty papers. Oversees the level of access and priority of processing for University Archives. Provides access to University Archives holdings through finding aids and other standard archival tools and strategizes how to improve discoverability of material. Public Services Serves as the Library specialist for the history of the University and provides special research assistance and instruction to internal and external constituents in this area. Promotes the visibility and use of the University Archives through teaching, exhibits, educational programming, and other means. Fulfills multimodal general and specialized SCUA reference and research requests from faculty, students, staff, alumni, scholars, and the general public. Outreach and Advocacy Actively works to document the voices and experiences of the diverse University community, especially those which have been historically underrepresented, including assisting in collection development and donor relations and leveraging existing web archiving and oral history programs. Engages with archives and special collections working groups and consortial initiatives within and/or outside the California State University System. Develops and maintains relationships with key communities and stakeholders within and beyond the University and pursues collaborations and partnerships to support community engagement and documentation of local history. Responsibilities as a Library Faculty Member Contributes to library-wide decision-making. Serves on Library committees as needed. Scholarly or creative achievement, contributions to the Library and the University, professional development, and contributions to the community are all responsibilities of Library Faculty. Monthly Salary: $6,190 to $7,538 (Senior Assistant Librarian) $7,102 to $8,450 (Associate Librarian) Additional Information: Barring a disruption due to natural disaster or the pandemic, final candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview at Sacramento State. Final candidates will be required to submit contact information for their current supervisor to provide a professional reference after a job offer is made, but before a final contract is signed. It is only necessary for applicants to meet the required qualifications in order to apply. Required Qualifications
Describe how you would contribute to the development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community in your role as University Archivist. Please limit your response to 500 words. recblid m4dcv21yld945xq53tmj1mb43xbm0k |