Project Archivist

Under the general direction of the Library Dean and day-to-day work direction of the Archives Specialist, the incumbent will process the print and born-digital archives of former Congressman Sam Farr and his father, former California State Senator Fred Farr.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Arrange, describe, and preserve approximately 200 linear feet of materials documenting the careers of both former California Senator Fred Farr and former Congressman Sam Farr, including born-digital materials and audio-visual materials.
• Create descriptive finding aids compliant with archival description and communications standards such as Describing Archives: A Content Standard ( DACS ) and Encoded Archival Description ( EAD ).
• Communicate with Congressman Farr and related individuals about the project's progress.
• Survey collections and develop processing plans.
• Collaborate with the Digital Resources Support Specialist to identify materials for digitization and addition to the library's digital collections.  
• Oversee the work of students assistants and library volunteers.

Other Functions:
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records. Working knowledge of institution's and library's policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.  Basic knowledge of national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution's standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations.
Skills:  Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods. Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s).  Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems. Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
Ability to: interpret library unit's policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes; fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.  Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent certification and two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and experience working in an academic library
• Knowledge of nationally-accepted archival standards, archival arrangement and description, and preservation practices
• Familiarity with archival metadata standards, including DACS and EAD
• Familiarity with electronic records management issues
• Experience processing collections of congressional papers
• Educational background in public policy, political science, or related field
• Experience working with archival information systems, such as ArchivesSpace
• Interest in California political history

Special Conditions of Employment
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083  as a condition of employment.
• This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Office environment with standard equipment and tasks.  Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.  May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. 

Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated hiring salary in the mid to high $3,000's/month.  For salary range info see:   CSU Salary Schedule.  CSUMB offers an attractive employee benefits package, CSU Benefits R09.  The University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing, Employee Housing.

How to Apply
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE :                
Week of September 24 - Interviews via Zoom                                                                                     
Week of October 15 - On Campus Interviews
For full consideration, submit the required documents by the priority screen date.  For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library (map).  Please check the links provided for the respective hours. 
For additional campus information visit CSUMB .edu . 

CSU Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.