The Georgia Tech Library seeks a collegial, innovative archivist (open rank to be determined) to lead and support Library initiatives to preserve and sustain long-term access to Georgia Tech special collections and university archives in digital form, furthering the Library's mission to define excellence in the preservation, curation, and stewardship of the Institute's unique digital assets. The position also oversees the retroTECH service, which provides hands-on learning opportunities related to digital archives and the histories and futures of technology. Positions reports to the Head of the Archives, Records Management, and Digital Curation Department.
If interested, please apply at: https://www.library.gatech.edu/about/jobs
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities of this appointment will be to provide and improve library services and resources; enrich the research, learning, and scholarship of the Georgia Tech community. <u1:p></u1:p><u2:p></u2:p><u3:p></u3:p>
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50% Archival Work <u1:p></u1:p><u2:p></u2:p><u3:p></u3:p>
· Leads the University Archives and Special Collections Repository Service and implements strategies, policies, and procedures for preserving, describing, and delivering born-digital special collections and university archives, based on professional good practice and collaboration with colleagues
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· Co-leads the Georgia Tech Digital Repository with Digital Curation Librarian and works with vendors and local IT to design technology product workflows
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· Serves as Product Owner for key digital curation systems (ArchivesSpace and Archivematica) supporting the University Archives and Special Collections Repository Service
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· Leads the retroTECH service team
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· Curates software and hardware collections that include and reflect the diverse historical record of technology cultures at Georgia Tech
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· Oversees the retroTECH Lab, collection acquisition and cataloging, assessment, outreach, instruction, and partnerships with other Service Owners within the Library and campus
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· Supervises Digital Accessioning Archivist, Digital Projects Specialist I, and possible interns and/or students on projects and services related to digital curation and retroTECH
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· Mentor and guide direct reports on job responsibilities and promotion process (faculty only)
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· Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports ensuring that evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and submitted in accordance with campus and library policy
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10% Scholarship and Creative Endeavors <u1:p></u1:p><u2:p></u2:p><u3:p></u3:p>
· According to expectations for library faculty members, contribute professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities.
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10% Service to the Library, Institute and Archival Profession <u1:p></u1:p><u2:p></u2:p><u3:p></u3:p>
· Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promote the Institute and Library¿s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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· Serve on library and university committees as assigned
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· Contribute to the profession through service to professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines )
Archivist III
- Appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited Master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
- A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating significant contributions to the librarian/archivist profession.
- 10 years of professional experience.
Archivist IV
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- Appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited Master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
- A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating the highest standards of professional contributions to the librarian/archivist profession and are recognized widely by peers.
- 15 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
· 2-3 years experience with preservation and curation systems, such as Archivematica, Preservica, and BitCurator for processing and access of digital collections <u1:p></u1:p>
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· 6-8 years experience utilizing ArchivesSpace to facilitate processing and access collections in the Archives holdings <u1:p></u1:p>
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· 9-10 years experience with Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Dublin Core, Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), METS, PREMIS, and other related archival descriptive standards<u1:p></u1:p>
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· 10-12 year experience with arranging, describing, and providing access to physical and/or digital collections <u1:p></u1:p>
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· The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational and work environment <u1:p></u1:p>
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· The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
Posted Salary:
This is a benefits-eligible position with a minimum salary of $90,500 commensurate with education and experience.
Other Information:
This is a 12-month faculty position with an effort distribution of 50% archival work, 30% administrative, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the archival profession.
The Georgia Tech Library Faculty may enjoy flexible work schedules, teleworking, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. The Library is a 24/7 institution; as such, some nights and weekends may be necessary.
Required Documents to Attach:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
Contact information:
Requests for information may be directed to Jody Thompson (jody.thompson@library.gatech.edu).
Apply Before Date:
Job posting closes on November 30, 2023
About Us:
Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
<u1:p></u1:p>About Georgia Tech<u2:p></u2:p>
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. <u2:p></u2:p>
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Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: <u2:p></u2:p>
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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. <u2:p></u2:p>
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The Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia library consortia, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL). The GT Library works to fulfill the mission and vision of Georgia Tech and is committed to supporting the Institute's new Strategic Plan. The leadership orchestrates our efforts to ensure and maintain a positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.<u1:p></u1:p><u2:p></u2:p>
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All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).