Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented archivist as the Shepard Family Archivist for Neurodiversity. This temporary lecturer position 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. 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 one-year contract for a Temporary Lecturer position, renewable up to three 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
- Two years experience working in an archives or special collections environment
- Demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids
- Demonstrated experience in oral history professional practices, methodology, theory, and ethics
- Demonstrated experience using archival collection management software
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends in the archival profession
- 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 with community oral history projects
- Knowledge of the rare book trade
- 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/157424. Required materials include a cover letter, professional curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. Applications received by November 21, 2024 will be guaranteed consideration.