Description:
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Job Title
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Archives Specialist
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Classification
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Library Services Specialist III
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AutoReqId
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509715
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Department
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Pollak Library
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Sub-Division
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Pollak Library Administration
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Salary Range
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$3,528 - $6,505 per month
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Appointment Type
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Ongoing
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Time Base
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Full-Time
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Work Schedule
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Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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About CSUF
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Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
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Job Summary
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It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Pollak Library empowers and nurtures our academic community in the pursuit, discovery, and creation of knowledge. We strive to advance success of the academic community by providing access to an evolving collection, developing information literacy skills, creating innovative spaces, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and welcoming diverse perspectives. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Archives Specialist (Library Services Specialist III) to support University Archives and Special Collections (UA&SC). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Under the direction of the Director of University Archives and Special Collections, and the University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, the Archives Specialist (Library Services Specialist III) will assist University Archives and Special Collections users with access to collection materials, schedule and supervise the reading room and student workers, orient users to reading room guidelines and proper handling of items, physically process and describe University Archives and Special Collections materials, and provide general support to University Archives and Special Collections operations. Responds to inquiries about collections and requests for information in-person, over the phone, and through e- mail. Recommends, collaboratively develops, and implements practices for the improvement of UA&SC projects and workflow. Participates in ongoing collection preservation, evaluation, and storage needs. Participates in assigned meetings and actively contributes to discussions. Other duties as assigned.
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Essential Qualifications
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High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of two years or related experience or the equivalent. Thorough knowledge of and the ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures. In depth knowledge of library operations, policies, and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures. Working knowledge of the library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records. Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system, and resources, including the ability to perform complex online searches. Thorough knowledge of campus and library policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online resources. Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons to ensure compliance. Demonstrated expertise in using library automated systems and subsystems pertaining to the functional area, including the ability to provide database maintenance. Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information. Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process. Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills in order to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources. Possession of strong communication and interpretive skills in order to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and online resources. Knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees on new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow, establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input on performance evaluations, and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures. Possession of strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a humanities discipline. Knowledge of digital reproduction of photographs and other documents. Experience with XML editing tools and born-digital formats. Experience in digital collections processing, data migration, and/or digital curation. Knowledge of appraisal of manuscript and archival collections. Experience in creating and maintaining collection and donor files. Experience in designing and mounting exhibitions. Experience collecting statistics.
Experience working in an archives and/or special collections department. Demonstrated knowledge of archival descriptive standards, including DACS. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise student employees, interns, and volunteers.
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Special Working Conditions
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Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
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Additional Information
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California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.
Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr.fullerton.edu
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Hiring Preference
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On-Campus CSUEU Employees
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