Archivist Jobs

Job no: 494843
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Indianapolis
Categories: Academic & Student Services

Position Overview

The Butler Libraries Professional Archivist assists in the growth and administration of our Special Collections, Rare Books and University Archives department. Arrangement, description, and management of physical archival materials and growth of digital collections are the main responsibilities, along with outreach, instruction and reference/research support, working with the Head of Special Collections and one part-time staff member.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute organization and preservation of born-digital materials with archival best practices
• Serve on Library committees and groups as assigned
• Review, revise, or create metadata; create, organize, maintain and display collection guides/encoded finding aids according to best practices and standards
• Contribute to identifying materials for and creating exhibits in various formats
• Hire and train student assistants or interns for both physical and digital collections
• Participate in outreach and collaborative projects with various Butler University departments as well as external community partners
• Contribute to departmental planning, policy development, workflows and training, as well as project management and resource allocation decisions
• Identify, prioritize, and prepare materials for digitization
• Inventory, assess, arrange, and describe collections of various formats, and identify or attend to preservation and conservation needs for these materials, along with their housing and care
• Assist researchers in use of collections; perform reference services for internal and external patrons in person, over the phone, and via email; assist or lead instruction sessions on rare or archival materials

Required Qualifications

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, CONTENTdm, LibGuides, etc.
• ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information science or equivalent training in archival theory and practice
• Knowledge of archival material preservation best practices (handling, storage, housing, etc.)
• 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Professional ethics and standards regarding discretion and judgment on handling archival materials
• Professional knowledge of archival and manuscript processing practices, allowing efficient accessioning of collections
• Familiarity with Omeka, ArchivesSpace or other archival display and information management software
• Experience with library and archival metadata standards (EAD, DACS, MARC, Dublin Core, LCSH, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, prioritize work, and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and university contacts

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• LinkedIn Learning Courses
• Discount at the College Bookstore
• Free premium subscription to the Calm App
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 18 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
  • Covers tuition only
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
• 18 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
• Covers tuition only
• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

About Butler

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.