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VTS University Archives Employee en Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University · Nashville, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

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About the Work Unit:  

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) is part of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries System. The mission of SCUA is to “deliver a legacy of cultural heritage by acquiring, preserving, and making perpetually accessible, paper-based, analog, and digital collections of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, audio-visual, Vanderbilt institutional archives, and any other information resources or data sets we deem under the aegis of special collections.” 

Key Functions and Expected Performance: 

Hiring a temporary worker for processing university archive materials allows us to respond to the recommendations of the recent peer review of SCUA and begin to process the backlog of currently held records and free up space for new University Archive transfers. This position reports to the University Archivist. The person in this position will (under instruction from the University Archivist) - 

  • improve access to the University Archives through processing (arrangement, description, and metadata creation) according to professional standards. 

  • barcode archival boxes and enter data into ArchivesSpace (our archival information system).  

  • Prepare collections for migration to Aeon (our archival materials tracking system). 

Supervisory Relationships: 

This position reports to the University Archivist. 

Education and Certifications: 

A bachelor's degree is required for this position. 

Experience and Skills: 

  • Must be able to lift archival storage boxes and climb ladders  

  • Ability to work collaboratively with librarians and archivists 

  • Good written and oral communication skills 

  • Ability to work independently 

Company

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

    We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

    Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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