Job Details

One-Year Visiting Archivist for Military History

Position Number: 6493171
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Libraries

One-Year Visiting Archivist for Military History

Job ID: 289519
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Library

Job Summary

This position will oversee the processing and accessibility of archival collections related to the US Military, with particular emphasis on the US Army from the 20th Century. This includes surveying collections to assess condition, address preservation needs, determine arrangement, produce and compile descriptive metadata, drafting finding aids, and identifying documents that may be sensitive and/or confidential.

The position will also engage in outreach efforts to promote the usage and accessibility of military-related archival collections. This includes working with student assistants and interns to gain hands-on archival practical and professional experience, as well as facilitate learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and the general public. This position will also work in close collaboration with the Hallock Endowed Chair for Military History and other campus and community partners on public programming and other initiatives such as community oral history projects.

The visiting archivist position is an initial one-year appointment, renewable for an additional two years pending availability of grant funding. It is a faculty rank appointment reporting directly to the Dean of Libraries.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Processing of Military Related Archives (40%) - Follows specialized, established procedures for processing archival acquisitions, including surveying collections to assess condition, address preservation needs, determine arrangement, produce and compile descriptive metadata, drafting finding aids, and identifying documents that may be sensitive and/or confidential. Leads a team of student assistants and interns, providing them with valuable experiences contributing to their professional and personal growth. Works with the Digital Collections and Access Archivist on the digitization and online accessibility of military-related collections.; Research and Access Services (30%) - Supports the usage and accessibility of the collections to students, faculty, and the general public. Provides in-depth and specialized instruction on how to conduct archival primary source research. Engages in detailed one-on-one research consultations to assist students, faculty, and other scholars. Collaborates with faculty to identify research projects for integration in the curriculum.; Outreach and Engagement (10%) -Works closely with the Hallock Endowed Chair for Military History and other campus and community partners, such as the National Infantry Museum. Promotes the usage of the archives by students, faculty, and the general public. Participates in the coordination and planning of events and other programming, including workshops, exhibits, and oral history initiatives.; Service (10%) - Serves on library and university committees and engages in relevant service opportunities for the community and profession. Serves as an integral member of the Library Faculty and senior library administration to improve collections, services, and facilities.; Professional Development (10%) - Participates in professional development and continuing education endeavors for professional and personal growth and to ensure competency and currency in the discipline.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, MA in history, or equivalent.; Demonstrated experience processing archival collections.; Demonstrated experience and interest in military history and archives.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Experience working in an academic or special collection archive.; Familiarity with 20th-century military history.; Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace.; Experience with community oral history projects.; Supervisory experience.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $60,000 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Knowledge of archival theory and methodology.; Knowledge of arranging and describing archives and manuscript collections.; Proficient with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Office and Photoshop.; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community; commitment to customer service.; Ability to think creatively, take initiative, solve problems, and work independently.; Able to lift up to thirty pounds.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Banks via email at banks_bryan@columbusstate.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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 will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard + Education

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