JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Archivist and Digital Publishing Librarian

Job Overview

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily activities of Archives, including retrieving and refiling documents, providing digital copies of print material, accessioning and deaccessioning documents, responding to requests
• Plan special exhibits featuring the Archives
• Collaborate with librarians and faculty to teach archival research and information literacy skills effectively
• Engage students, faculty, alumni, and campus departments in archives through marketing and outreach activities
• Responsible for the hosting, cataloging, and platform support of OER (Open Educational Resources) materials through PressBooks
• Provide leadership for digitization projects and manage in-house digital publications including Character and.., a journal published by the Wendt Program
• Participate in an extensive information literacy program, including providing research assistance at the Reference Desk, and serve as librarian liaison for assigned departments
• Collect statistics as part of planning or accreditation
• Supervise student assistant(s)
• Participate in library planning and library committees
• Participate in the life of the University community through committee work, other academic and social opportunities, and being a respectful, cordial colleague

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Work with Archival documents, including filing, retrieving, digitizing, etc.
• Staff the reference desk about 10 hours per week
• Provide support for the information literacy program
• Computer skills: Specialized archives programs like Omeka and digital publishing platforms like OJS
• Familiarity with web development, design, and standards

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited library degree (MLIS or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience with WorldShare Management Services (WMS)
• Familiarity with library systems and applications, such as link resolvers, proxy servers, etc.
• One to two years professional library experience
• Experience with information literacy, teaching, and reference
• Experience in an academic library
• Experience with creating, managing and using digital and archival collections

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Archivist and Digital Publishing Librarian position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website (http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment), to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed.  AA/EEO.  For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/