Coordinator of University Archives & Special Collections
Full Time
Elon, NC 27244
Posted
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Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator of University Archives & Special Collections
Requisition Number
20122427
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12
Months Employed
June - May
Number of Hours per Day/Week
40
Daily Hours
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
The Coordinator will provide leadership, management, planning and assessment for all operations of the University Archives and Special Collections.
Benefits of Working at Elon University
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for employees.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
- Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and/or information science.
Degree/Major
Length of Experience
Supervisory Experience
Yes
Supervisory Experience Detail
Demonstrated managerial leadership experience
Special Skills or Experience
The successful candidate will build upon and extend a successful record of connecting with students, faculty, and staff through instruction and outreach. We seek a librarian who is committed to cross-functional librarianship, interested in working in a creative and collaborative library environment, and eager to engage in the daily life of the university community. The Coordinator will provide leadership, management, planning and assessment for all operations of the University Archives and Special Collections, including the 5,800sf offsite archives and storage facility. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to incorporating diversity and equity to support the inclusive climate within Belk Library and the Elon University community.
Required Qualifications:
- A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and/or information science
- Demonstrated managerial leadership experience
- Successful experience with archival or manuscript collections or similar relevant experience
- Knowledge and ability to apply best practices in archival theory, standards and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of current technological applications to archival management and access
- Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to library public services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
01/04/2023
Closing Date
02/03/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Position Description
Position Description
This section is required and must be completed.
General Purpose of Position
The Coordinator will provide leadership, management, planning and assessment for all operations of the University Archives and Special Collections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will build upon and extend a successful record of connecting with students, faculty, and staff through instruction and outreach. We seek a librarian who is committed to cross-functional librarianship, interested in working in a creative and collaborative library environment, and eager to engage in the daily life of the university community. The Coordinator will provide leadership, management, planning and assessment for all operations of the University Archives and Special Collections, including the 5,800sf offsite archives and storage facility. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to incorporating diversity and equity to support the inclusive climate within
Belk Library and the
Elon University community.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities Include:
- Leads the University Archives & Special Collections department in all aspects of archival management, including the identification, assessment, acquisition, description, storage, access, preservation and disposal of archives in all formats.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the staff of the University Archives and Special Collections department (3 faculty librarians and 1 non-exempt staff) as well as student employees and interns.
- Facilitates department’s research and instruction services related to Elon history and to collections contained within the University Archives & Special Collections.
- Provides campus leadership on committees and initiatives that connect to and/or document Elon history and traditions.
- Initiates and coordinates outreach, marketing and promotion of the University Archives and Special Collections, including the curation of physical and virtual exhibits.
- Serves on the library leadership team bringing voice and perspective from the department to set the overall direction of Belk Library’s role in the life of the University, including building and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion competence within Belk Library and the Elon University community.
- Serves as liaison to designated administrative and/or academic departments. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators in the areas of collection development, instruction, research assistance, and access to collections and information.
- As a faculty librarian, serves as a member of a collaborative cross-functional library team, shares in evening and weekend reference responsibilities, and serves as a Personal Librarian for designated first-year students.
- Participates in professional development, the activities of regional, statewide, and/or national professional associations and University governance activities as appropriate for Staff with Faculty Rank. Engages in the broader life of the Elon University community to support deeper integration of Belk Library into the life of the campus through appropriate committee work, support of student/faculty events, and/or service activities.
Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and/or information science
- Demonstrated managerial leadership experience
- Successful experience with archival or manuscript collections or similar relevant experience
- Knowledge and ability to apply best practices in archival theory, standards and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of current technological applications to archival management and access
- Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to library public services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
This is a 12-month, on-site, non-tenured staff with faculty rank position reporting to the Dean of the Library.
Does this position require driving for the university?
No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
A letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references must be submitted through the online application system.
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