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Processing Archivist, Chinese American Citizen's Alliance Project

Employer: Stanford University
Location: Stanford

Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Processing Archivist, Chinese American Citizen's Alliance Project

Stanford University

Job Number: 83339

JOB PURPOSE

Stanford Libraries is seeking a Processing Archivist to process the records of the Chinese American Citizens' Alliance which are in both Chinese and English. They will manage a 15-month effort and collaborate with staff across the libraries, particularly other Special Collections staff, cognizant curators, and colleagues in Conservation regarding preservation assessment and selection of materials for conservation treatment or digitization projects. They will work with other MSS staff on appraisal of the collection and to complete finding aids, blogs, and assist with online exhibits. They will prepare metadata for digitization and work with the selector to identify materials to be digitized. They will work with the Digital Libraries Systems & Services Department on managing workflows for digitization projects and creation of all metadata for digitization. They must have reading knowledge of Chinese. They will be based in Stanford's new Redwood City campus.
This is a 1.25 year (15 months) Limited Term, 100% FTE position.

CORE DUTIES*

Project Archivist will process the records of the Chinese American Citizens' Alliance

Working closely with our Metadata Librarian, coordinate metadata for digitizing portions of the collection in order to harmonize conflicts and inconsistencies and make them function effectively re local policies, best practices, and common standards

Participates in the creation of intellectual access to these materials via the online catalogue, metadata for digital objects, and finding aids

Manage time in order to complete organization and description of assigned collection

Prepare any audio and video for reformatting/preservation and file JIRA with Stanford's Media Preservation Lab under the guidance of the Lead Processing Archivist

Re-house slides/negatives/photographs and prepare folder-level description for use in any future digitization efforts

Apply preservation measures during the processing of the collection and coordinate special re-housing efforts with Preservation/Conservation Department - or notify them with issues requiring treatment

Work independently and make judgments and recommendations about content appraisal, especially with consideration for future digitization efforts

Work closely with metadata team re local policies, best practices, and common standards

Maintain close working relationships with DLSS staff related to the ingest of digital objects and online exhibits

Report to Assistant Director for Special Collections and the Lead Processing Archivist regularly

Prepare all containers for ingestion into Stanford's repository including all end-processing tasks

Publish articles on project discoveries and updates on SUL blogs, etc.

Attend project and division meetings

Evaluate and make recommendations to management on plans, operations and policies for a library unit

May manage student staff.
* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in a relevant library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Reading knowledge of Chinese.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience in a manuscripts repository processing and cataloging large archival or manuscript collections. Knowledge of current library and archival descriptive and metadata standards (e.g. Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Dublin Core, MODS.

Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.

Theoretical and practical knowledge of current cataloging procedures and principles as defined in AACR2, the MARC Bibliographic, Holdings, and Authorities formats, and LC subject headings and classification.

Some experience working with digital archival materials

High level of proficiency with computers and desktop applications, including Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel), Acrobat, Marc Edit, Oxygen, and FileMaker Pro preferred.

Familiarity with collections management applications, such as ArchivesSpace.

Demonstrated consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity.

Ability to work independently and as a team member in a rapidly changing environment on a variety of simultaneous workflows.

Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations with ability to understand how their role interacts with the rest of the organization.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library.

Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Ability to independently perform complex job functions such as collection management reviews, developing policies for business practices.

Consistent display of strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated bibliographic expertise or basic managerial/supervisory skills.

Physical Requirements*:

Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.

Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).

Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.

Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

Work Standards:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 1781
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: G
Department URL: http://library.stanford.edu/
Requisition ID: 83339

Job:

Location: University Libraries, Redwood City, California, United States
Schedule:
Classification Level:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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