Archives/Library Prof Working

Job Title: Archives/Library Prof Working
Location: System Office-ATL-Library
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 256726
Department Information

Archival Services and Digital Iniatives and The Georgia Archives

Our digitization initiative, Archival Services and Digital Initiatives (formerly Georgia HomePLACE), encourages public libraries and related institutions across Georgia to participate in The Digital Library of Georgia, which is an initiative of GALILEO.Archival Services and Digital Initiatives has facilitated the addition of over 700,000 unique items to the Digital Library of Georgia allowing free, online access to primary sources on local history. We offer a highly collaborative model for digitizing primary source collections related to local history and genealogy including collection assessment, project planning, digital imaging, staff training, promotion, and support for grant and other funding opportunities. Archival Services and Digital Initiatives is committed to developing a customized strategy for digitization that works with your institution.

The Georgia Archives' mission is to Collect, Preserve, and Provide Access to the historic records of Georgia, and to assist state and local governments with records management. The building and our collections are open to the public without charge.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the numerous archival collections in public libraries, local governments, and smaller USG institutions without full-time archival staff around the state. This position will be responsible for processing, organizing, and supporting public library and local record collections to ensure those records can stay in their local communities.

These institutions hold robust local history, archival, and research records pertinent to the history and culture of Georgia but typically need more resources to inventory, process, preserve, and provide access to their physical collections. GPLS¿ Archival Services and Digital Initiatives department has made great strides in digitizing materials, nearly 1.5 million pages, since 2003, and support now needs to be leveraged for the processing of the original materials themselves.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Masters in Archival Studies, History, Library Science, or related;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
2-3 years of related archival processing experience;

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Archival Certification: Certified Archivist or SAA Arrangement & Description (A&D) Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a rapidly changing environment on various simultaneous workflows;
- Ability to work remotely without supervision on projects at library locations and the Georgia Archives;
- Ability to effectively present information to internal and external customers.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of major archival standards, including DACS, EAD, and Dublin Core;
- Knowledge of efficient archival processing procedures;
- Knowledge of legal issues related to archival materials, including copyright and privacy;
- Knowledge of approaches to managing archival backlogs;
Knowledge of basic archival preservation standards;
Knowledge of major archival processing and description software, including Archives Space;
Knowledge of public library practices, issues, and trends for all sizes of libraries.

SKILLS
- Skill in accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity;
- Skill in prioritizing, planning, and processing archival collections;
- Skill in creating and editing metadata records, including EAD, Dublin Core;
- Skill in analytical and problem-solving;
- Skill in verbal and written communication skills;

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

A pre-employment background check will be required that includes a check of criminal history and education. A credit check will not be required.

Other Information

Hiring range: $53,037.000 - $79,555.000 depending on selected candidate's qualifications.