Special Collections Processing Assistant
Library
Summary of Job Details
Under the direction of the Special Collections Processing Unit Head and working collaboratively with Curators and the Special Collections Processing team, the Special Collections Processing Assistant accessions incoming archival collection materials in all formats, creates and establishes processing plans for collections, processes collections, including those containing audiovisual and born-digital elements, trains and supervises students in the processing of simple collections or portions of collections, creates indexes, container lists, and finding guides. Using the library content management system (CMS) and other tools, creates EAD finding guides for publication. Maintains and updates collection records in ArchivesSpace and republishes guides as needed. Collaborates with catalogers on cataloging collections and with metadata and digitization staff on collections being digitized. Works with Curators and Department staff on identifying collections for the SRLF transfer. Contributes to both the processing unit's and the SRC department's policies, procedures, and the design of productive workflows. In carrying out this work, the Special Collections Processing Assistant uses independent judgment and works with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience.
Evidence of ability to organize and analyze information in an archival setting, set priorities, manage projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively alongside team members.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to independently learn new technologies and their applications in a library or archives setting.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
Special Conditions of Employment
Schedule may vary.
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 1/31/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75537
