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Librarian- Photo/Processing Archivist
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Position Number: 3833530
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Libraries

Librarian- Photo/Processing Archivist

Job ID: 9388
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled

Earliest Start Date

February 1, 2023

Salary

$ 43,000 Annually

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Library department

Please Note

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references will be required to apply.

Please submit all documents in a single PDF file to be considered.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for preserving and processing photograph and manuscript collections. Makes collections more accessible by creating and up dating finding aids. Responsible for digitization and metadata creation for selected materials and making them available online. Trains and supervises students, interns, and volunteers in processing and digitizing manuscript and photographic materials. Provides occasional reference service in Special Collections. Assists with exhibits program. Assists in overall management of the department.

Essential Functions

Responsible for preserving and processing photograph and manuscript collections.

Maintains and improves access to the manuscript and photograph collections by creating and updating finding aids and other records describing the collections.

Digitizes selected manuscript and photographic materials for online access and for fulfilling patron requests.

Participates in the selection and appraisal of acquisitions.

Supervises students, interns, and volunteers in processing manuscript and photograph collections.

Participates in preservation activities.

Helps to maintain security and physical control over the collections.

Provides reference assistance to students, faculty, and other patrons using the collections.

Participates in planning and management activities of Special Collections.

Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Participates in training and supervision of staff, student assistants, and volunteers.

May assume collection development responsibilities for some book collections.

Participates in public relations and outreach activities.

Helps to prepare brochures, bibliographies, and guides to the collections.

Helps coordinate exhibits and special events.

Participates in professional activities such as library wide projects and committees, and regional or national organizations dealing with libraries, archives, and special collections.

Serves on committees as needed.

Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution, or master's degree in a related field such as public history or museum studies and Formal training in archival management and description.

Experience in an academic library, manuscripts repository, or archives.

Must meet basic computer competencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and Background:

1. Experience as a professional archivist or special collections librarian.

2. Formal training in archival management and description.

3. Experience or training in the preservation of art works and photographic materials.

4. Experience preparing exhibits and brochures.

5. Supervisory experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

1. Excellent written and oral command of English.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with co workers, the university community, donors, and library patrons.

3. Knowledge of preservation procedures for library and archival materials.

4. Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards.

5. Familiarity with historical photographic and media formats.

6. Proficiency in the use of personal computers, especially word processing, database applications.

7. Familiarity with imaging technologies.

8. Knowledge of XML coding for Encoded Archival Description; familiarity or training using HTML coding for web access.

9. A working knowledge of Spanish.

10. Familiarity with the history and culture of the U.S. Mexico border region.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly walk and stand; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 15-20 pounds.

Must be able to retrieve book and archival materials from high and low shelving.

Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to dust and mold.

Must be able to work at a computer keyboard.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=9388&PostingSeq=1