French Institute Librarian Archivist

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inventories and performs original and copy cataloging of a wide variety of materials in diverse formats, including videos and phonographic records. Makes sure authorities such as subject headings are correct and adhere to Library of Congress standards.
• Catalogues the French Institute's collections (both new acquisitions and earlier holdings).
• Organizes and creates finding aids for its growing archival collections (primarily manuscripts but also including artifacts, artwork, photographs, and audio tapes) in keeping with latest professional standards for special collections.
• Creates and/or maintains inventories of other uncatalogued manuscript and print collections, e.g., theses and dissertations, parish histories and ephemera, newsletters.
• Rehomes or disposes of deaccessioned books and serials (duplicata and out-of-scope materials).
• Repairs and preserves rare materials where needed.
• Continues collaborative efforts to expand digitization of select print and archival holdings, e.g., as part of the 5-university team working to create the Franco-American Digital Archives/Portail Franco-Americain. Sets up digitizing workstation with recently acquired equipment.
• Continues redesign and update of French Institute website, including sections devoted to finding aids and digitized materials, using LibGuides software.
• Classifies, circulates, and maintains library materials; and furnishes reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Cataloging/metadata experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Experience evaluating electronic resources, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards and principles of managing special collections and archives; ability to describe special collections materials, archives, and manuscripts, and create finding aids.
• Ability to work collaboratively while demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness, and commitment to providing excellent service.
• Ability and willingness to represent the University through participation in Library professional organizations.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Experience with WMS library management system, LibGuides, and some knowledge of/interest in French language would be very helpful.

SCOPE:

Interacts on a regular basis with Assumption University students, faculty, and staff as well as with outside researchers and members of the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands listed are typical of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. We may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, hear, read, write, walk, climb steps, sit, stand, stoop, kneel or bend; reach with hands and arms; use office equipment such as computer, telephone, and calculator. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

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