Processing Archivist for Latin American Manuscripts Collections

Princeton University Library (PUL) (http://library.princeton.edu/) is one of the world's leading research libraries. It employs a dedicated & knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional & support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, & 3 storage facilities. Through a combination of exemplary services & world-renowned collections PUL supports a diverse community of 5200 undergraduates, 2700 graduate students, 1200 faculty members, & many visiting scholars. Holdings include over 10 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million nonprint items, & extensive collections of digital text, data, & images.

Position Summary
PUL seeks an archival professional to create & enhance metadata for collections containing personal papers of Latin American literary, cultural, & political figures in coordination with the Librarian for Latin American Studies. Primary duties include accessioning, appraising, & processing collections in all formats; managing & enhancing data for collections as required by current standards, user needs, & reparative frameworks; assisting with public services; proposing & contributing to collaborative initiatives at the team level; collaborating with departmental stakeholders on collections management & control; managing audiovisual & large-scale digitization and processing projects; & supervising student workers on archival description projects. This position further participates in committee work relating to policies, workflows, & system development & may contribute to digital humanities projects. As a member of the Special Collections Archival Description & Processing Team, this position works under the guidance of the Lead Processing Archivist & reports to the AUL for SC Technical Services. The successful candidate will be appointed to an Associate Professional Specialist or Professional Specialist depending upon qualifications & experience.

Essential Qualifications
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program with archival coursework, or advanced degree in an allied discipline combined with relevant experience
Fluent reading knowledge of Spanish.
Hands-on experience arranging and describing archival collections with a varying size and scope.
Knowledge of & experience with relevant descriptive standards for archival collections (DACS, EAD)
Familiarity with current developments in processing procedures
Ability to manage multiple priorities & to work effectively, both independently & collaboratively in a dynamic environment with a diverse group of staff & patrons
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, & oral communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, & a commitment to professional engagement & continuous learning
Comfort with & ability to learn new technologies
Commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion & serving needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ArchivesSpace or another collection management system
Experience with electronic records accessioning, description, & preservation
Knowledge & awareness of current trends in the digitization of archival material for access & preservation
Experience providing reference services in an archives or special collections

Applications must be submitted via https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/33703 & include a resume, cover letter, & a list of 3 references with full contact information. Review of applications will begin 30 days from date of posting. Position is subject to the University's background check policy. 
 
The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

PUL is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce & advancing the University's commitment to racial equity within our community & in the world. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds & life experiences to apply for our positions. To find out more about PUL's work towards greater inclusivity, equity, & diversity, please see PUL's "About" page (https://library.princeton.edu/about).