Job Description

Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented University Archivist. The archivist will provide leadership and expertise in archives and records administration; access to university records and archives in all formats; and instructional activities and research support. The University Archives serves as the official institutional memory of the university, providing long-term preservation and access to the collection documenting its development and history and is part of Special Collections and Archives.

Library faculty are members of the academic community, with responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track position accountable to the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Responsibilities include:

-Identifies historical administrative and academic content that will enhance the University Archives collection

-Collaborates with University Records Officer to transfer institutional records to the University Archives in accordance with appropriate retention schedules

-Takes a strategic and creative approach to collecting contemporary content, including student outputs, building on a strong foundation that includes records that reflect every perspective of campus life

-Prioritizes and manages the processing and description of University collections and resources

-Employs tools and techniques, including oral history interviews, to fill gaps in the official institutional record

-Collaborates with department, library, and campus colleagues to foster interest in Clemson University’s history through the development of digital resources, programming, presentations, and exhibits

-Assists with the management and curation of artifacts relevant to Clemson University history

-Supervises archives staff and students working on university records

-Promotes the university’s history through reference, research, publication, and instruction

-Engages in professional development such as attending conferences, workshops, and webinars related to job functions

Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities

-Develops a focused program of high-quality research and creative accomplishments, consistent with professional responsibilities and the libraries’ missions and goals

Service

-Actively participates and demonstrates leadership in professional responsibilities that serve Libraries, University, profession, and community.

Location

Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science and engineering-oriented Carnegie Research One university in a college town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor. Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel. Centrally located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson is in one of the fastest-growing areas of South Carolina, and a two-hour drive from Charlotte and Atlanta.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• -An ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries
• -Two years’ experience working in an archives or special collections environment
• -Demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids
• -Demonstrated experience using archival collection management software
• -Evidence of knowledge of current trends in the archival profession
• -Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• -Training and/or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• -Experience in an academic or research library/archives
• -Experience working with institutional records
• -Experience providing instruction with primary sources
• -Proven ability to work collaboratively within, and across, teams
• -Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
• -Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace, or other information management content systems

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.