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Full time; salary $71,500 minimum

Job description: The University of Illinois Chicago Library seeks a dynamic and visionary individual for the position of a tenure-track Manuscript Archivist. The Manuscript Archivist will join a department that is responsible for accessioning, processing, preserving, and providing access to materials in all formats.  Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, the archivist will provide leadership and expertise in the discovery, acquisition and stewarding of UIC manuscript collections in addition to developing strategies and workflows that surface underrepresented voices. The individual in this position will also provide research support.

This tenure-track appointment includes the expectation that the faculty member will be actively engaged in and significantly contribute to the profession through research/scholarship and service related to professional and scholarly interests.  This includes publication, presentation, and committee work at various levels.   Expectations are further outlined in the norms for tenure-track appointments (https://library.uic.edu/about/employment ).  

For full information about the position and requirements, and to apply:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11365?c=uic

Application deadline: For fullest consideration, apply by August 16, 2024, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. The position close date is August 30, 2024

Part time, Temporary or Term, Internship, paid ($16.80 gross/hour, no benefits) or for academic credit.

16 hours/week, 08/01/2024 to 10/31/2024

All work is done at the ATD Fourth World archiving office at 3112 N California Avenue in Chicago (Avondale neighborhood) during regular office hours, weekdays (Monday- Friday) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Schedule is flexible within those times.

Job description:

Providing descriptive metadata for photograph negatives of the ATD Fourth World USA teams for the years 2000 to 2009. This includes arranging photograph negatives and photo prints as well as providing context and other metadata on our shared forms and finding aids prior to digitization by the Joseph Wresinski Archives and Research Centre.
• General accession of the collection
• Other duties as assigned by our full-time archivist or archives coordinator.

Requirements:

The ideal intern is detail-oriented, can work independently and in a small group setting, and can follow instructions. Has basic knowledge of computer applications. Familiarity with archival best practices and procedures.

Education:

Undergraduate work in archives or graduate student in Archives, Museum, Records Management, or Information Studies.

The applicant will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and must be 18 years of age or older. Proof of current COVID-19 vaccinations required. Mask wearing policy subject to discussion.

To apply, contact Hyacinth Egner, Archives Coordinator 608-316-5486 h.egner@atdfourthworld-usa.org

For more information:

https://atdfourthworld-usa.org/latest-news/job-announcement-we-are-looking-for-a-paid-intern-for-the-archives

Application deadline: July 29, 2024

Full time; starting salary $63,420

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted Avenue, is seeking an archivist with subject or collections expertise in Black American history to work with multi-format archival collections. The Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection is the largest repository in the Midwest with a special focus or emphasis on Black American history. Its collection strengths include civil rights, education, labor, publishing, and the Black Renaissance, and is part of a newly formed Archives and Special Collections Division at the Chicago Public Library, which also includes the Northside Neighborhood History Collection at Sulzer Regional Library; the Special Collections and Preservations Unit at Harold Washington Library Center; and a systemwide Exhibits unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The archivist will provide Chicago Public Library users with a dynamic research experience focused on the rich cultural and historical experiences of Black Americans in Chicago and Illinois. The candidate will show a dedicated commitment to public service that may take the form of performing reference, processing collections, creating finding aids, serving on internal or external committees, and executing outreach that may include but is not limited to: exhibit curation, digitization, social media marketing, and donor relations. Candidate has strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work creatively, collegially and effectively as part of a team or independently. Archivist will also perform and make recommendations to Harsh Collection Unit Head and/or the Senior Archival Specialist about acquisitions, environmental and/or preservation issues, digitization projects, and programming and outreach. Demonstrated proficiency with library and archives management systems such as ArchivesSpace and ContentDM. Knowledge of EAD, DACS, MARC and other metadata standards. Some familiarity with digital archiving, digital preservation, and/or born-digital materials. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other software. Maintain professional development through participation at local, state or national level. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Archival Studies OR a Master’s degree from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) Library Science program, History or a directly related field, plus nine semester hours in archival science or archival administration studies.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected..

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· Knowledge of archival processing in an academic or public library and/or museum setting
· Experience working in the field of archives or special collections
· Knowledge of EAD, DACS and/or other metadata standards
· Work and/or volunteer experience working with African American Collections/Exhibits in a gallery, archives, and/or library and/or museum setting

For more information and to apply: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?job=398642

Deadline to apply: August 9, 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Time frame: 10-12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week

Paid ($17/hour) or for Academic Credit

Internship Description: The NAR Library and Archives is seeking a student currently pursuing a graduate-level Library or Information Science degree interested in gaining real-world experience and enhancing professional development in a career in Library Sciences. This externship experience will provide an opportunity to work in the world’s largest real estate library and assist with archival processing, arrangement, and description of both analog and digital materials in NAR’s archival collection focused on the history of the organization and the history of real estate more broadly, as well as an opportunity to assist with general reference and outreach support.

This role is in NAR’s Chicago office at 430 N Michigan Avenue and requires on-site work.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize arrangement and description standards to process analog and digital archival records.
• Update Research Guides (finding aids) for unprocessed materials or additions to processed series.
• Rehouse analog materials into appropriate archival folders and boxes.
• Collaborate on archival reference requests to answer member and association staff inquiries efficiently and effectively.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: Currently enrolled in MLS, MIS, or MLIS graduate program

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, work experience, or coursework in archival processing, reference and outreach, and an interest in business archives.
• • Familiarity with archival standards (DACS) preferred
  • Experience with library management systems
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to manage projects and prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to focus on repetitive tasks for an extended period.
• Collaborative, yet able to work independently with initial guidance. Motivated by improved outcomes and results.
• Professional level written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Current computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.

To apply, please email resume to hmcgowan@nar.realtor