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Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Collections Processing, the Collections Processing Archivist arranges and describes manuscript and Emory University Archives collections in all formats, analog and digital; accessions newly acquired collections and additions to existing collections; creates and maintains descriptive records including finding aids, MARC records, and copyright risk analysis reports. The Collection Processing Archivist provides reference services to researchers, which may include Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and members of the public, and may also provide outreach on behalf of the Rose Library by contributing to social media, programs, exhibitions, or library publications. The Collection Processing Archivist also works with Collection Development staff to pack and acquire new collections. Finally, the Collection Processing Archivist is expected to contribute to the library and professional community through committee service, conference presentations, and/or scholarship. This position may supervise graduate student assistants.

_Flexible Workplace_

This position offers some possibility for flexible work arrangements; however, the expectation is that the successful candidate will work primarily on-site.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

+ Arranges and describes manuscript and Emory University Archives collection in all formats in accordance with library and archival standards and local guidelines.

+ Writes finding aids and MARC records for collection, describing the records, records creator, and context of creation and use of the records using Archives Space, Alma, and other relevant archival and bibliographic information systems.

+ Receives, verifies, records, rehouses, and creates accession records and preliminary descriptive tools for newly acquired archives and manuscript collections.

+ Participates in collection management and stacks management projects such as stacks shifting, preservation surveys, records surveys, and descriptive projects.

+ Provides research and reference assistance to Rose Library patrons, including 3-6 hours of weekly reference desk or reading room shifts a week, including occasional evening or weekend shifts.

+ Contributes to the library and professional community through committee service, conference presentations, and/or scholarship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in use of facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg., Suite 305, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone 404/727-9867 (V) 404/712-2049 (TDD).