Job Description

DePaul University

PT Archives Processing Assistant (On-site)

Lincoln Park Campus (On-site)

Job Description

The Highlights:

The Archives Processing Assistant is primarily responsible for applying standard archival principles and practices to arrange, describe and provide access to archival collections. The Archives Processing Assistant provides reference support to remote and on-site researchers, including paging and reshelving books and archival collections, as well as registering researchers and monitoring the Reading Room. The Archives Processing Assistant will work in a highly supportive, collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes training workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Libraryâ™s mission and its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaulâ™s wider academic and user community.

What You'll Do:

• Archives Accessioning
  ⢠Creates accurate archival accession records
  ⢠Conducts preliminary surveys and preservation assessments
  ⢠Rehouses incoming collections
• Archives Processing
  ⢠Evaluates, sorts, arranges, and describes materials according to archival principles
  ⢠Maintains a record describing the collection and the activities performed upon it
  ⢠Performs rehousing, reformatting, and other preservation measures as needed
  ⢠Creates structured, detailed descriptions for narrative finding aids and database entries
• Collections Management
  ⢠Manages the physical collections as needed, including shelving, shifting, and moving as required
  ⢠Updates department records for the intellectual control and description of archival materials
• Researcher Assistance
  ⢠Assists in-person and remote researchers by identifying materials of interest and supplying requested information
  ⢠Supervises the reading room during scheduled desk shifts and as-needed substitute coverage
• Assists in training student employees to perform basic processing projects; may proof, edit, and correct archival descriptions created by others.
  

What You'll Need:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: Experience with processing archival collections
• Preferred: Familiarity with DACS, EAD, and collection management software
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend handwritten and printed text, and to create accurate structured and narrative descriptions with minimal oversight or intervention
• Ability to think critically and shift perspective in order to create effective arrangements and descriptions of archival collections; ability to adapt to change with flexibility, creativity, and sound judgment
• Ability to learn new skills through research and self-study; ability to work with diverse constituencies
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a collegial, team-based environment and maintaining positive working relationships; excellent planning, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of information technology resources, print information resources, and web-based information resources required to provide excellent library services
• Familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in a library or archives environment
• Must be able to spend extended periods standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and bending. Routinely lifting up to 25 pounds may also be required. Hand-eye coordination and motor skills sufficient to use a computer and other office and specialized equipment are required. Close and color visual acuity sufficient to prepare and analyze text and metadata; view a computer terminal; and/or perform visual inspection to analyze and describe content within physical and digital files are required.
• This is an in-person position based at the Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park campus.
  More information is available on the HR website.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Sick time

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 1357
Job Category: Library Administration
Posting date: 02/23/2024, 05:45 PM
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: Lincoln Park Campus (On-site)

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About DePaul University

At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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