New River Community College

Archives and Special Collections Librarian Job at New River Community College in

New River Community College, Village of Brockport, NY, United States

Archives and Special Collections Librarian

SUNY Brockport

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is seeking an Archives and Special Collections Librarian to lead the work of the institution’s archives and special collections. This faculty position (Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian) is open‑rank, eligible for promotion and tenure, and requires dedication to institutional history preservation, digitization, and outreach.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

Arrange, describe, preserve, and digitize institutional archival items in physical and digital formats; maintain and improve discoverability of the collection. (35%)
Assist researchers in using the archives. (15%)
Contribute to the profession through library teams, campus committees, professional organizations, and research and scholarship. (15%)
Promote the archival and special collections through physical and digital displays, events, and campus communication channels. (10%)
Solicit materials and develop systems and processes to encourage donations and submissions of physical and digital items to the archives and special collections. (10%)

Non‑Essential Functions

Provide research consultations and reference services, including occasional evenings and weekends. (10%)
Participate in the library’s liaison program, including providing information literacy instruction. (5%)

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA‑accredited institution or an ALA‑approved foreign equivalent from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
Minimum of six months of experience working with archives and/or special collections.
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and teaching environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of archival standards such as DACS and EAD.
Knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC and Dublin Core.
Experience preparing finding aids according to best practices.
Experience with digitization and digital curation projects.
Experience with Archive‑It or other web archiving software.
Experience managing library or archives projects.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/week: Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑4 pm, with some night and weekend work on rotation.

Benefits: Position is benefits eligible. For details, visit Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions: This position is eligible for visa sponsorship. Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application, including a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

All applicants are subject to a pre‑employment background check and may be required to complete a pre‑employment drug test and DOT physical if a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement is required.

Suny Brockport is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and commits to fostering a diverse, inclusive community. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors.

In compliance with federal regulations, the University does not discriminate on basis of protected characteristics. SUNY Brockport actively seeks applicants from underrepresented groups.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/4975761/archives-and-special-collections-librarian

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