Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented archivist as our Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity. This temporary lecturer position, generously funded by the Shepard Family, will build and make accessible a new collecting area focused on ClemsonLIFE and Neurodiversity that will be housed in Special Collections and Archives (SCA). This will include building on the department’s work in conducting oral histories as well as acquiring relevant archival and rare book materials by donation or purchase. In collaboration with the department head, the Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity will also contribute to departmental work on reviewing processing procedures, workflows, as well as reference work, to ensure that we are considering neurodiverse perspectives in our work.
This is a 1-year contract for a Temporary Lecturer position, renewable up to 3-years, accountable to the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Required qualifications:
- An ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries
- One year experience working in archives or special collections environment
- Demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids
- Demonstrated experience using archival collection management software
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within, and across, teams
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in an academic or research library/archives
- Experience working with institutional records
- Experience of oral history professional practices, methodology, theory, and ethics
- Experience with community oral history projects
- Knowledge of the rare book trade
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends in the archival profession
- Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
- Working knowledge of ArchivesSpace
- Training and/or supervisory experience
Application instructions
Applicants should electronically submit all applications and related materials via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/161900. Required materials include a cover letter, professional curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. Applications received by February 14, 2025, will be guaranteed consideration.