Archivist

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Work type:Staff
Location:Northridge
Categories:Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty), On-site (work in-person at business location)

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Archivist processes part 4 of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Community Relations Committee Collection. The incumbent arranges the collection, completes preservation work, rehouses the collection, creates the collection's descriptive finding aid; and prepares metadata records for the collection in the Online Archive of California (OAC).

• Oversees student employees and interns.
• Participates in project meetings and works on special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Four (4) years of Library Assistant experience with High School or equivalent certification; OR three (3) years Library Assistant experience with equivalent to an Associate’s Degree (60 units); OR two (2) years Library Assistant experience with equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (120 units) in job related field required.
• An ALA-accredited master's degree in Library and/or Information Science with archives concentration can be substituted for two (2) years of library assistant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in history or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with historical materials, rare books, and archives is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an 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 library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Knowledge of or coursework in archival methods, theory, and metadata preferred; subject background in Jewish history and/or California history desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches. Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line 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 system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness.
•  Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information. Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare descriptive finding aid and metadata records; Strong communication and interpretive skills to arrange and describe collection and manage the work of student assistants. . Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow on assigned project.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification / grade: 2888 / Library Services Spec / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4480 - $4800 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3775 - $6960 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.  
• TEMP: This is a Temporary-renewable position, end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications received through June 7, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised:May 25, 2023 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled