Job Description
UAB – Internal Only Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Historical Collections, the position of University Archivist is a faculty position (non-tenure, 12-month appointment) within the Historical Collections Division of University Libraries at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ). The University Archivist will contribute to all aspects of the repository, including repository planning, reference and outreach, processing and arrangement, and the management of archival resources in an academic environment. Repository Details The UAB Archives serves as the official archival repository for UAB and is one of the units of the special collections department of University Libraries. The repository preserves the official archival records of the university and documents the various communities of the university, but also preserves collections not related to UAB . With a long history as an academic medical center in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in Alabama, many of the repository’s collections relate to the health sciences in the state and southern region. Other collections highlight various aspects of the university’s faculty, staff, and student populations, and collections are also held in the areas of the social and behavioral sciences including arts and entertainment, civic engagement, and Birmingham and Alabama history. Primary Responsibilities Manage the accession, processing, and care of all collections in UAB Archives. In collaboration with the Archivist and Archives Associates, meet the research and reference needs of patrons and the university community. Contribute to department-level projects and planning. Identify and make available collections within UAB Archives for digitization, digital curation, and digital collections. Collaborate with the Collection Management Services Department to increase discoverability of archival materials through cataloging finding aids and archival materials under their care. As a member of the university faculty, contributes to the profession through service, research and/or teaching and participate in library- and university-wide activities and service opportunities. Provide instruction and conduct presentations to class sessions and to campus and community entities. Facilitate material donations and transfers from university offices to the University Records series. Maintains knowledge of developments in archival practice, digital archiving, and the history of UAB , including advancements in tools, technologies, and standards. Participates in regional, national, and international organizations focused on archival practice, the history of UAB and the Birmingham community, and the history of medicine. Participate in object selection and curation of exhibitions in Historical Collections exhibition spaces. Additional job duties as assigned based on departmental needs and individual knowledge, skills, and abilities. Supervises the Archivist and Archives Associates, as well as student employees and interns.
Required Qualifications
Accredited master’s degree in library, archival, or information science with a special collections/archival focus Prior experience working in an archival repository with collections in a wide variety of formats. Experience creating collection inventories and finding aids. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation are essential, and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects. Demonstrated ability to manage and complete projects in a timely manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to coordinate with faculty and staff in the repository, in special collections, and in University Libraries Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and to retrieve material from shelving units.
UAB – Internal Only Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Historical Collections, the position of University Archivist is a faculty position (non-tenure, 12-month appointment) within the Historical Collections Division of University Libraries at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ). The University Archivist will contribute to all aspects of the repository, including repository planning, reference and outreach, processing and arrangement, and the management of archival resources in an academic environment. Repository Details The UAB Archives serves as the official archival repository for UAB and is one of the units of the special collections department of University Libraries. The repository preserves the official archival records of the university and documents the various communities of the university, but also preserves collections not related to UAB . With a long history as an academic medical center in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in Alabama, many of the repository’s collections relate to the health sciences in the state and southern region. Other collections highlight various aspects of the university’s faculty, staff, and student populations, and collections are also held in the areas of the social and behavioral sciences including arts and entertainment, civic engagement, and Birmingham and Alabama history. Primary Responsibilities Manage the accession, processing, and care of all collections in UAB Archives. In collaboration with the Archivist and Archives Associates, meet the research and reference needs of patrons and the university community. Contribute to department-level projects and planning. Identify and make available collections within UAB Archives for digitization, digital curation, and digital collections. Collaborate with the Collection Management Services Department to increase discoverability of archival materials through cataloging finding aids and archival materials under their care. As a member of the university faculty, contributes to the profession through service, research and/or teaching and participate in library- and university-wide activities and service opportunities. Provide instruction and conduct presentations to class sessions and to campus and community entities. Facilitate material donations and transfers from university offices to the University Records series. Maintains knowledge of developments in archival practice, digital archiving, and the history of UAB , including advancements in tools, technologies, and standards. Participates in regional, national, and international organizations focused on archival practice, the history of UAB and the Birmingham community, and the history of medicine. Participate in object selection and curation of exhibitions in Historical Collections exhibition spaces. Additional job duties as assigned based on departmental needs and individual knowledge, skills, and abilities. Supervises the Archivist and Archives Associates, as well as student employees and interns.
Required Qualifications
Accredited master’s degree in library, archival, or information science with a special collections/archival focus Prior experience working in an archival repository with collections in a wide variety of formats. Experience creating collection inventories and finding aids. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration, and cooperation are essential, and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects. Demonstrated ability to manage and complete projects in a timely manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to coordinate with faculty and staff in the repository, in special collections, and in University Libraries Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and to retrieve material from shelving units.