Archivist
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Compensation: Salary and rank will be commensurate with professional status.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general supervision of the University Librarian, the Archivist assists in directing the operations and activities of the University's archives, within the Library. The Archivist provides service, leadership, and direction for all aspects of digital and analog archival collections including arrangement, description, preservation, access, acquisitions, reference, and outreach. Typical duties associated with this role:
This is a public-facing position that regularly interacts with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the public. The Archivist plans and delivers archival literacy instruction to University students and faculty, both in person and online and creates and delivers guides, workshops, orientations, and tours. The Archivist also liaises with teaching faculty to plan and provide archives resources and services that support the delivery of University curriculum. The successful candidate will join a committed team of library professionals and will be expected to be a full participant, along with the rest of the library team, in the defining and achieving of library goals. The Archivist may engage in relevant professional development activities and participate in Library, University, and consortia committees as required. Duties may also include overseeing Library operations on assigned weekends and evening shifts, including assuming responsibility for opening and closing the Library, overseeing staff and students, and maintaining a high standard of service; may oversee Library operations in the absence of the University Librarian. Qualifications A successful candidate will have the following qualifications and/or related experience: • Undergraduate degree with a strong focus in Visual Art, Media, or Design. • Master's degree in Library Science, Archival Science, or another relevant field. • Minimum two years related work experience as a professional Archivist, or an equivalent combination of prior work experience. • Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts, principles, and methodologies. • Experience in the arrangement and description of archival collections. • Knowledge of and/or experience in developing digital collections and employing digitization practices to enhance archives and special collections. • Experience in the management of born-digital assets. • Experience providing reference for archival research. • Knowledge or experience with one or all of the following systems would be an asset: Isandora Digital Repository, Access to Memory (AToM), Archivematica, Evergreen ILS, and Kaltura Media Asset Management. • Experience providing staff supervision is preferred. • Demonstrated interest in professional development and involvement in library/archives professional organizations is preferred. • An active interest or involvement in contemporary arts practices is preferred. • An active interest in mentoring co-op students and interns is preferred. • Demonstrated experience in applying archival practices, including working knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description. • Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian copyright and privacy legislation as it applies to the use of analog and digital archival holdings. • Familiarity with emerging technologies, digital asset management systems, and their applications. • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects in terms of budgeting, staffing, and allocating resources. • Familiarity with the principles and practices of institutional repository management. • Interest in exploring new outreach and service opportunities and modifying existing ones. • Strong communication skills. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Dedication to team development and excellent peer interactions. • Ability to set priorities in an environment with multiple, simultaneous demands. • Ability to move and/or lift up to 40lbs.
ARCHIVIST: Competition #F003-2022 Applications should include: • a cover letter; • a current curriculum vitae; • a personal statement on the candidate's contributions to diversity, regardless of personal characteristics, describing any professional skills, community experience, or willingness to engage in activities that advance institutional diversity and equity in teaching, research, and service. Submissions are welcome at: https://ecuad.peopleadmin.ca. Application Deadline: Posting closes on November 29, 2022.
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