Archivist

Date Posted: 03/25/2024
Req ID: 36577
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Library User Services & Collections
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00038631

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials in many formats. The library offers an extensive reference and research service and holds a local collection of about 400,000 print items, journal subscriptions, sound recordings, videos and films, a leisure reading collection, special research and archival collections. The library’s collections are complemented by our services and professional staff of librarians and technicians that support the daily operation of a library that is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion to help create a truly rich and engaging academic experience.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Be a part of the UTSC Library team!

The University of Toronto Scarborough Library offers a dynamic and professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork and a shared commitment to customer service. This position will collaborate extensively with various Library units in offering innovative and comprehensive solutions for a variety of Library initiatives. Our core mission is to support the learning, teaching and research needs of all UTSC undergraduate and graduate programs.

Reporting to the Collections Librarian, your role as Archivist is responsible for contributing to and creating archival policies, procedures, and standards for the use, storage, and preservation of materials for archives and special collections belonging to the UTSC Library. You will also assist with the accession, arrangement, description, preservation and storage of the Library's archives, including original descriptive cataloguing of resources and archive materials, and provide relevant information for the development of promotional materials. You will reproduce materials from the library collection and create metadata. In addition, you will foster positive relationships in working with donors to acquire materials, including probing for information, preparing deed of gift, and drafting gift agreements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing plans and process improvements for archival activities
• Verifying that metadata has been entered according to established industry standards
• Meeting with potential donors to assess materials and reach agreement on the donation of material to the archives
• Assessing and determining the condition of archival materials
• Creating finding aids to ensure collection materials are accessible
• Developing material acquisition strategies and plans that support preservation and research needs
• Keeping well informed on application copyright, access and privacy laws
• Researching and recommending appropriate resources and materials

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with specialization in Archival Studies, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience in a professional library environment (e.g. Academic Library, Museum), including working in archives
• Experience creating finding aids to ensure collection materials are accessible by applying established standards (e.g., RAD, ISAD(G), and ISAAR(CPF))
• Experience with web-based archival description software (e.g. AtoM)
• Familiarity with the standards and practices of archival preservation
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to present innovative solutions to challenging problems
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), in order to establish good working relations among project teams, staff, clients, peers vendors and donors
• Superior organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to develop content and deliver workshops/presentations to promote services offerings
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Working experience with written translation of Tamil to English/English to Tamil

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Team player

Notes:

• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office . 

Closing Date: 04/19/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $88,290 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $112,911. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Library Services
Recruiter: William Guevarra

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.