Special Collections and Archives Librarian

Description

Reporting to the College Archivist/Head of Special Collections, the Special Collections and Archives Librarian is responsible for supporting students and scholars in their use of special collections/archival materials, and, as a member of the Research Services Team, providing library liaison services, including collection development, instruction, research consultations, reference and related services to a number of academic departments as well as individual students and faculty.

Lewis & Clark College will conduct background checks on the finalist(s).
Lewis & Clark College is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science
• At least one year of work experience in a library or archival setting
• Familiarity with information literacy instruction techniques and practices
• Familiarity with academic library reference and collection development
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Knowledge of library and archival practices, including accessioning, arrangement, and description
• Ability to work and communicate effectively orally and in writing with Library staff, the College community, other Library users, and external constituents
• Knowledge of digitization techniques, digital preservation, and digital standards
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to professional growth and development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in history and literature with a record of academic and scholarly writing
• Familiarity with the following cataloging standards: Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), MARC, and Anglo American Cataloging Rules (AACR2)
• Experience with delivering information literacy instruction, collection development, and providing reference and research support in an academic library
• Experience working in an archival and special collections setting