Position Title: Archivist

Department: Library Information and Technology Services

Reports to: Director of Strategic Collection

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/37.5 Hours per Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Archivist oversees the ongoing operations of the Asbury Seminary Archives and develops special collections to provide additional significant historical materials in support of the research needs of the Seminary community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and develops the Asbury Seminary Archival collections
  • In accordance with the Seminary’s Collection Development Plan, identifies potential materials for inclusion in the Seminary Archives and Special Collections.
  • Works to acquire materials thus identified.
  • Arrange included materials within the Archives storage spaces for best preservation and access.
  • Effectively describes included materials for later display and access.
• Oversees Preservation
  • Ensures the accurate appraisal of collected materials.
  • Maintains the appropriate storage conditions for material longevity as resources will allow.
  • Oversees the digitization of collected media and manuscript material as appropriate.
• Facilitates the work of relevant researchers in person and online
  • Provides primary point of contact to researchers working with archived material and special collections.
  • Prepares finding aids for use by researchers to assist in identifying and accessing collected material.
  • Provides reference services to researchers concerning archived material.
• Furthers awareness of Special Collections and Archived material
  • Coordinates promotional and informative displays of special collections and archived ephemera.
  • Uploads digitized materials to online repositories as appropriate.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supervision of Special Collections student workers and volunteers.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/AUTHORITY:

• Manages funding/funds from archival collections that are on deposit at the Seminary Archives.