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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Archivist for Public Engagement and Research Services (Librarian I)
Location:
Newcomb Institute
Open Date:
Apr 19, 2024
Description:
As a public outreach liaison for Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Collection (NAVC), the Archivist for Public Engagement and Research Services reports to the Head of Archives Management and Strategies to develop policies that support research services, public engagement, and the use of collections to enrich research and scholarship at Newcomb Institute. In this role, the Archivist supports outreach and engagement by forging relationships with community stakeholders and campus partners and creating and implementing programming that promotes the access and use of materials at NAVC. Under the guidance of the Head of Archives Management and Strategies, the Archivist for Public Engagement and Research Services designs, implements, and coordinates programming and events that enhance the visibility of the Archives within the context of the Newcomb Institute's focus on gender equity. This position works with Newcomb Institute staff and faculty to identify research and outreach needs based on Newcomb Institute's overall mission and vision. The archivist oversees public services and functions of Newcomb Archives by providing reference services and assistance to researchers, managing user statistics, creating user policies, and coordinating the transport of archival materials to all Newcomb Archives Reading Rooms. The Archivist will provide digital access to users when needed and will monitor and manage the everyday operations of Newcomb Archives Reading Rooms. The Archivist will research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials in the NAVC collection and will work towards identifying future acquisitions.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an ALA accredited program with an emphasis in archives and records management, or an advanced degree in an equivalent disciplineOne to two years of progressively responsible leadership experience in archives and special collections in an academic or research library setting
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
Please submit a CV and cover letter.
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