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ARCHIVIST, DIGITAL PROJECTS & OUTREACH
York University Libraries invite applications for the position of
Archivist with the Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections. The
successful candidate will be responsible for the stewardship of digital
assets including the management of born-digital records and the creation
of digital collections from analog documents (such as sound and moving
image recordings, photographs and textual materials), as well as
processing records in a wide variety of other media. This is a
tenure-track position for an archivist with up to three years of
post-graduate experience.
York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic
experience in Toronto, Canada's most multicultural city. York is at the
centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000
faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the
unexpected. The Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections is a
department of York University Libraries holding over 700 metres of
university records; over 2,400 metres of private and institutional
papers and an extensive collection of non-textual materials. Special
Collections has over 20,000 volumes of published Canadiana, including
Canadian pamphlets. Additional information on holdings and services can
be found at:
http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/ArchivesSpecialCollections/index.htm
Responsibilities:
The Archivist works within a collaborative and team environment. The
incumbent will be an enthusiastic and innovative individual who
demonstrates leadership in the creation, development, maintenance and
support of digital archival holdings. He/she will work closely with the
Digital Initiatives Librarian to develop and implement policies and
procedures for the capture, storage and long-term accessibility of these
holdings. Working with the Web Librarian, the successful candidate will
provide leadership in the development, management and maintenance of the
departmental web presence. He/she will show leadership in the
development and implementation of a communications/outreach plan for the
Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections. Assists the Head with
securing grants and other funding to support digital projects. He/she
will be regularly involved in the provision of reference and research
services as well as in the appraisal, acquisition, arrangement,
RAD-based description, and physical processing of private papers and
university records. Will participate in instruction of undergraduate and
graduate students in the use of archival holdings. The incumbent will
be committed to scholarship, professional development and service.
Qualifications:
• Master’s in archival studies from a graduate programme conforming to
the Association of Canadian Archivists’ Guidelines for the Development
of a Two-Year Curriculum for a Master’s of Archival Studies, or MLS (or
equivalent) with concentration in professional archival education
• Up to three years of professional archival experience in an
established archive, preferably in an academic setting
• Demonstrated experience in using computer applications for the
management of archival holdings and the creation of digital documents
for outreach via virtual exhibits, blogs etc.
• Awareness of funding opportunities and of the grant-writing process
• Demonstrated experience in the creation of promotional materials for
cultural programming (preferably archives)
• Demonstrated knowledge of media conversion technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of the creation and management of electronic
records
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and instruction skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Ability to manage a complex workload in a timely, effective manner
with minimum supervision
• In-depth knowledge of current trends and issues in archives, including
RAD and EAD
• Knowledge of French is an asset.
Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of
the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit
(http://www.yufa.org/). The appointment, to commence March 1, 2009, is
subject to budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative
Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs
or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at
416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Campus resources include an on-site daycare centre, a women's centre, a
race and ethnic relations centre, a sexual harassment centre,
initiatives in support of sexual and gender diversity, and a wellness
centre. York University encourages attitudes of respect and
non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups,
regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Preference will be given to applications received before January 5,
2009. Applications including a covering letter relating qualifications
to requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae and the name
of three referees should be sent to:
Chair, Archivist Appointment Committee
York University, Scott Library, Room 310
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5451 (fax)
Applications should be sent by mail, or by fax with a hardcopy
following. We will not accept applications sent by e-mail.
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Suzanne Dubeau, MISt
Assistant Head, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections
York University
305 Scott Library, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5442 FAX (416) 650-8039
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