Assistant Archivist, IIT Archives
Paul V. Galvin Library
Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago)


Position description:
Reporting to the University Archivist, the Assistant Archivist is responsible for facilitating reference and research services to
internal and external users, as well as servicing some internal requests for archival research. This position also conducts normal
collection processing activities including creating detailed paper and electronic finding aids to provide physical and intellectual
control.  The Assistant Archivist also contributes to the development of archival programs and publications in support of university
outreach activities. 

Duties and responsibilities:
.	Provide references services to IIT Archives' patrons; provide access to collections as appropriate; and supervise
researchers using archival materials.
.	Staff the Reading Room and respond to ready reference inquiries generated by phone, mail, email, and walk-in.
.	Service requests for print and digital reproductions of archival materials.
.	Assist in the establishment, organization, creation, and application of metadata for new and existing collections.
.	Coordinate internal transfer of archival materials.
.	Digitize collection items when appropriate and develop content for online exhibits, university publications, and other uses
as required.
.	Monitor and analyze current trends and practices and actively participate in the profession.
.	Assist the University Archivist as needed.

Competencies:
.	Ability to maintain an atmosphere conducive to job productivity and satisfaction where team goals are aligned to meet
departmental and institutional objectives.
.	Ability to establish efficient, realistic work plans that clearly convey the mission and philosophy of the University
Archives; set priorities; communicate, share, evaluate and measure plans.
.	Ability to exercise creativity and evaluate results.
.	Maintain a service attitude that improves user perceptions; participate in campus activities.

Required qualifications:
.	Graduate degree in appropriate field required.  Must include minimum of 6 semester credits in formal academic training in
archival practice.  Must demonstrate proficiency in archival procedures and understanding of archival principals.
.	Accuracy, neatness, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.  Must show history of ability to initiate and
conclude projects and to work independently.
.	Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent public services in an archival environment within the university library
setting.
.	Ability to catalog archival collections using MARC-AMC; knowledge of EAD is preferred.
.	Able to lift 40 pounds; tolerance to dust and molds.
.	Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
.	Capacity for analytical, detailed work.

Salary & benefits: 
$40,000; competitive and based on qualifications. TIAA CREF and other retirement plans are offered, as are a variety of health
plans. 15 days vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission is available for employees and immediate family.

Closing date:  
Review of applications to begin immediately.  Earliest hire date is September 1, 2006. 

To apply:
Send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist
Paul V. Galvin Library
35 W. 33rd St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: 312-567-5318


Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, Ph.D. granting university focusing on engineering, science, business, law,
architecture, design, and psychology. IIT is located in Chicago, on a campus designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and has some 6,500
students. The university has three campuses in Chicago and two campuses in the suburbs of the city. IIT's Main Campus concentrates
on programs in engineering and science. IIT is committed to diversity in the workforce and encourages applications from qualified
women and minority candidates. For more information visit www.iit.edu and http://archives.iit.edu/. 

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