Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives (Associate/Assistant Professor)

Brief Description of Duties

Receives and processes materials according to current archival best practices. Develops and maintains EAD finding aids and in collaboration with LRD librarians prepares metadata for inclusion in Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) Shared Catalog.

Designs and manages digitization of sound and video recordings, documents, and photographs, using appropriate hardware and software. In collaboration with LRD librarians, prepares metadata for inclusion in JSTOR digital repository and WRLC Shared Catalog.

Provides reference services and research support to users worldwide by responding to inquiries and requests concerning archives' collections.

In addition to enhancing the visibility of the archive and its collections by maintaining webpages, conducting tours, preparing exhibits, and representing the archive at professional meetings and conferences, the incumbent will partner with the Jazz Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences to continue to implement research and outreach initiatives.

Trains and supervises student assistants and interns working in the archive.

Serves on university or departmental committees as assigned.

Serves as a liaison with all parties in planning and implementing relocation of the Jazz Archives in new facility.

Minimum Job Requirements

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution in Library and Information Science or related field with extensive knowledge of jazz history, repertoire, and related research competency.

Minimum of two years of professional experience working in an archive, library, or similar organization.

Demonstrated experience in processing, preserving, and assessing archival collections with a variety of formats including audio and video; demonstrated knowledge of related preservation principles and standards; and proficiency using related specialized equipment and software.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with standards relevant to cataloging of collection materials.

Ability to physically engage with the collections, including lifting up to forty pounds and using ladders and step stools.