Louisiana State University
Processing Archivist - General Librarian
Louisiana State University, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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R00109960## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Processing Archivist - General Librarian## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM Lib - SC - TS - Manuscripts Processing (Danielle Stoulig (00069435))## Work Location:0100 Hill Memorial Library Building## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing, the Processing Archivist arranges and describes archival material held by LSU Libraries Special Collections. The incumbent performs processing and cataloging of physical records in the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collection (LLMVC) and the LSU University Archives; participates in projects to revise, edit, correct, and digitally publish legacy finding aids and MARC catalog records; and creates description for digitization projects. They also provide public services at Special Collections service points and perform other duties as assigned.**Job Responsibilities:*** 60% Performs preliminary and full processing of physical manuscript and archives collections; researches historical and biographical information relevant to the collection; and creates finding aids and MARC catalog records utilizing knowledge of standards including Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), EAD, MARC, LCSH, LCNAF, and other appropriate thesauri & authority lists used for indexing archival descriptions. Identifies and assists with preservation treatments as needed.* 15% Participates in projects to revise, edit, correct, and digitally publish legacy finding aids and MARC catalog records for materials in LLMVC and University Archives. Reprocesses and rehouses legacy materials and assists with preservation treatments as needed.* 10% Performs advanced-level reference work to assist researchers in identifying and using Special Collections and other library materials.
Interprets and enforces library policies for the security and administration of the collections.* 10% Performs service to the libraries, university, and/or profession* 5% Performs original and complex description of digitized materials by creating or enhancing metadata records, which involves both accurate descriptive cataloging and the assigning of appropriate Library of Congress subject headings. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in place of description of digitized materials.**Minimum Qualifications:**MLIS or MLS from an ALA accredited program with archival concentration, or other relevant Master's degree. Equivalent work experience may substitute for concentration.Knowledge of archival theory, practice, standards, and best practices; awareness of information technologies appropriate to archives;**Preferred Qualifications:**Minimum of the equivalent of 1 year, full-time experience arranging and describing archival collections.Experience providing reference service in an archives, special collections, or academic setting; knowledge of Louisiana, southern U.S., and American history; and reading knowledge of French or Spanish.Preferred skills: research and writing skills; strong commitment to technical services in support of public services.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume/C.V., and three references.
Transcripts may be attached also; however official transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Danielle Stoulig at dstoulig@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 26, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):March 25, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr
0100 Hill Memorial Library Buildingtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: March 25, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00109960## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Processing Archivist - General Librarian## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM Lib - SC - TS - Manuscripts Processing (Danielle Stoulig (00069435))## Work Location:0100 Hill Memorial Library Building## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing, the Processing Archivist arranges and describes archival material held by LSU Libraries Special Collections. The incumbent performs processing and cataloging of physical records in the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collection (LLMVC) and the LSU University Archives; participates in projects to revise, edit, correct, and digitally publish legacy finding aids and MARC catalog records; and creates description for digitization projects. They also provide public services at Special Collections service points and perform other duties as assigned.**Job Responsibilities:*** 60% Performs preliminary and full processing of physical manuscript and archives collections; researches historical and biographical information relevant to the collection; and creates finding aids and MARC catalog records utilizing knowledge of standards including Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), EAD, MARC, LCSH, LCNAF, and other appropriate thesauri & authority lists used for indexing archival descriptions. Identifies and assists with preservation treatments as needed.* 15% Participates in projects to revise, edit, correct, and digitally publish legacy finding aids and MARC catalog records for materials in LLMVC and University Archives. Reprocesses and rehouses legacy materials and assists with preservation treatments as needed.* 10% Performs advanced-level reference work to assist researchers in identifying and using Special Collections and other library materials.
Interprets and enforces library policies for the security and administration of the collections.* 10% Performs service to the libraries, university, and/or profession* 5% Performs original and complex description of digitized materials by creating or enhancing metadata records, which involves both accurate descriptive cataloging and the assigning of appropriate Library of Congress subject headings. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in place of description of digitized materials.**Minimum Qualifications:**MLIS or MLS from an ALA accredited program with archival concentration, or other relevant Master's degree. Equivalent work experience may substitute for concentration.Knowledge of archival theory, practice, standards, and best practices; awareness of information technologies appropriate to archives;**Preferred Qualifications:**Minimum of the equivalent of 1 year, full-time experience arranging and describing archival collections.Experience providing reference service in an archives, special collections, or academic setting; knowledge of Louisiana, southern U.S., and American history; and reading knowledge of French or Spanish.Preferred skills: research and writing skills; strong commitment to technical services in support of public services.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume/C.V., and three references.
Transcripts may be attached also; however official transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Danielle Stoulig at dstoulig@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 26, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):March 25, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr