Archivist Librarian, Institute of World War II & the Human Experience

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Job Title: Archivist Librarian, Institute of World War II & the Human Experience

Job ID: 34194

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: History Department, Institute of World War II & the Human Experience

Anticipated Salary Range: Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience. FSU offers competitive benefits, including health and life insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Public History, Library Information Science, Archival Studies, or related area.
  • Demonstrated experience arranging and describing historical collections in Archives or Special Collections. Experience managing, processing, and preserving archival collections. Knowledge of archival metadata and descriptive standards, for example Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Describing Archives Content Standard (DACS). Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • *Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references with their online application.

Background Check Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting.

Preferred
The candidate for the position will have professional experience in archival processing and the management and care of a diverse range of three-dimensional material objects and artifacts.  Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Encoded Archival Description (EAD)  finding aids is crucial, as the Archivist Librarian will take the lead role in making the Institute’s collections accessible through on-line finding aids.

Other Information
The Institute of World War II and the Human Experience, Department of History, Florida State University invites applications for the position of Archivist Librarian.  Founded in 1997, the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience is dedicated to preserving the history of this global conflict.  With more than 6600 collections, the Institute maintains one of the nation’s largest archives documenting the human dimension of the Second World War with special emphasis on the role of American servicemen and servicemen as well as those serving on the home front.

Responsibilities
This position will be expected to assist the Institute Director, overseeing Institute graduate and undergraduate assistants, and assist in soliciting new collections from individuals and organizations. Working with the Institute Director, the Archivist Librarian will work to promote the greater use of the archives by scholars and graduate students nationally and internationally.

Pay Plan: This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.

How To Apply: If qualified and interested apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu .

*Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references with their online application.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.  Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.