Project Archivist for the Glenn Miller Collection - Boulder, United States - University of Colorado Boulder

Description

Job Summary

The Project Archivist for the Glenn Miller Collection is a limited-term, two-year non-tenure track faculty position that reports to the Head of Collections Management & Stewardship in the University Libraries' Rare and Distinctive Collections Team (RaD). This position is responsible for archival processing, arrangement, and description of all materials in the Glenn Miller collection, which is held in RaD's Archives and documents the life and career of big band musician, conductor, and composer Glenn Miller and his Glenn Miller Orchestra. Job duties include arrangement, description, appraisal, research, and physical re-housing of collection materials, following professional best practices; creating finding aids to collection materials in ArchivesSpace; identifying and resolving preservation concerns within the collection; assisting with reference inquiries related to the collection; selecting materials from the collection for digitization and drafting metadata for these items for inclusion in the CU Digital Library, following established RaD practices for digital library projects; supporting funder relationships regarding the position and collection; appraising potential new acquisitions for the collection; participating in weekly shifts in the RaD Reading Room; and participating in or leading instruction, outreach, and engagement efforts related to the Glenn Miller collection and American music in the big band era.The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Mission We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey. Vision An information-empowered world. Values Empower | Connect | Learn | InspireOur values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work. Diversity Statement We affirm diversity and inclusive excellence to be vitally integral to the Libraries' mission and vision. We strive to model this in recruitment and retention, building collections, and offering services and spaces to develop a receptive social, intellectual, and physical environment for all. Learn more about our dedication to diversity and inclusivity. The University Libraries encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 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As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.The University Libraries Rare and Distinctive Collections collects, preserves, and makes accessible to the public unique materials documenting the university, Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain West, as well as other collecting foci. RaD consists of four collecting areas: Archives, Government Information, Map Collection, and Rare Books. 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What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Researches, processes, re-houses, arranges, and describes the Glenn Miller collection in accordance with institutional policies and professional best practices.

Creates finding aids to the collection in ArchivesSpace.

Identifies and resolves preservation needs within the collection, in collaboration with appropriate RaD and other Libraries personnel.

Selects collection materials for digitization and drafts metadata for inclusion in the CU Digital Library, following established RaD and Libraries procedures.

Appraises potential new acquisitions for the Glenn Miller collection, in collaboration with the Head of Collections Management & Stewardship and following RaD policies and procedures for collection development.

Supports funder relationships for the position and collection, in collaboration with other RaD and Advancement personnel.

Supports RaD's Research Services section by assisting with reference requests relating to the collection.

Participates in weekly service point shifts in the RaD Reading Room.

Collaborates with RaD's Instruction and Outreach Section to lead, support, and/or participate in instruction, outreach, and engagement efforts related to the collection or American music in the big band era.

Contributes to strategic planning, events, social media, exhibits, tours, and other activities for the RaD team.

Communicates collegially, is able to advocate for collections and resource needs, and contributes constructively to team efforts.

Participates in building a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Actively participates in Libraries meetings, activities, and events and represents the RaD Team in appropriate venues

Assumes other responsibilities as assigned and performs other duties as required.

What You Should Know

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

What We Can Offer

This position is a limited-term, two-year non-tenure track faculty position faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The starting salary range for the position is $67,000-$71,000.

Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines.

Faculty receive professional development funds of $1800 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the .

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What We Require

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or relevant graduate degree (by May 31st) with demonstrated coursework and/or professional experience processing archival materials.

At least 1 year of experience working in an archives.

Demonstrated initiative and flexibility to carry out project-based work, both independently and collaboratively.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion.

What You Will Need

Experience applying professional best practices to the arrangement and description of archival collections, including using ArchivesSpace to create finding aids.

Experience supporting research services for archival collections.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience working with music scores, ability to read music and identify various score types, including instrumental parts and conductor scores.

Experience conducting appraisal of potential acquisitions of archival collections.

Experience identifying and resolving preservation concerns for archival collections.

Experience supporting relationships with donors and/or funders of archival collections.