The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist.  This is a three year position.  As the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity.  The Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist will have the dual responsibility of 1) overseeing the development, processing, care, and public service of the papers of Kenneth R. Feinberg; and 2) playing a leading role in the development of related archival and manuscript collections.  The archivist will serve as an advocate for the collection, both online and in print.  S/he will classify, process, describe, and prepare relevant finding aids; implement professional standards in care, arrangement and description, and public service; coordinate collection development; identify materials for digitization and ensure that digital content is created according to national and departmental standards; interview, schedule, train, and supervise student assistants and interns; conduct research; provide reference service; mount exhibits in-house and online; make presentations on the Feinberg Papers and related collections; work with classes to promote collection use; oversee preservation of the collection; supervise use of the collection in the Special Collections and University Archives reading room.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library and information studies program to be earned by time of hire.

2.       Training in areas such as archival management, manuscripts, maps, rare books, and/or special collections librarianship.

3.       Educational background in the humanities or social sciences.

4.       Working knowledge of at least one foreign language.

5.       Demonstrated commitment to staff development and supervisory skills.

6.       Working knowledge of MARC format; strong knowledge of DACS and other relevant content standards, and familiarity with XML, EAD, MODS, and other metadata standards. 

7.       Strong commitment to public service and proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, student, and community members.

8.       Excellent interviewing skills and efficiency in the use of reference and information sources, particularly primary, archival, rare, and manuscript sources.

9.       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and the ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

10.   Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly in presentations.

11.   Ability to work a schedule which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

12.   Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and successful grant writing experience; teaching experience; and advanced knowledge of digital and emerging technologies.

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.  As part of a commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

APPLICATIONS:   Preference will be given to applications received by January 27, 2012.   Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references, to: Kenneth R. Feinberg Archivist Search Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu .

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For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site:  http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs