Job Opening: Archives and Special Collections, UConn Law Library

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time position as an Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2) in the School of Law, located in Hartford, CT. Reporting to the Head of Research and Instruction, the Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian manages the law library’s archives and special collections and provides reference and research services to faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.

 

Deadline Nov. 30, 2021

 

For a full description and to apply, please visit UConn Careers.

 

 

Search #: 495797

Work type: Full-time

Location: Law School

Categories: Libraries

 

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time position as a Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2) in the School of Law, located in Hartford, CT. Reporting to the Head of Research and Instruction, the Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian manages the law library’s archives and special collections and provides reference and research services to faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect, preserve, and provide access to materials that document the history of the Law School.

Provide assistance with archival research to law school faculty, administration, and other departments.

Develop and manage special projects, such as oral histories, displays, and online exhibits.

Identify items with preservation or conservation concerns and work with library management to determine an appropriate treatment plan.

Plan and oversee digitization projects and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and expand the library’s digital collections.

Prepare subject guides, finding aids, and bibliographies.

Hire, train, and supervise student employees.

Perform outreach and marketing to Law School and University constituencies.

Maintain library special collections, including determining if items meet criteria under the collection development policy for inclusion in the collection, processing and preservation, collection management, and monitoring climate and security.

Provide reference assistance to law library patrons in person and virtually, including regular participation in evening and weekend rotations.

Provide information on best practices for general collection maintenance to library management.

Provide written reports on the monthly usage of Archives and Special Collections and prepare an annual report of usage services.

Participate in collection development activities, including collection assessment and acquisition, and retention decisions.

Create content for web, social media and other publishing formats.

Participate in regular meetings, committees, and campus events, as appropriate.

Participate in professional development opportunities. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program.

Work experience in a library setting.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to explain and clarify information to supervisory and support staff possessing varying degrees of aptitude.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to work collegially with diverse groups.

Evidence of participate in professional development.

Ability to work evenings and/or weekend hours.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Librarian 2 Appointment

Minimum of three (3) years related professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) to three (3) years or more of experience in an academic library, special library, or archives.

Experience with providing reference services in an academic library, special library, or archives.

Knowledge of best practices in classifying and maintaining archival materials.

Knowledge of digitization processes and associated metadata standards.

Familiarity with academic or legal databases.

Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based environment. 

 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

 

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495797 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 30, 2021.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

 

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

 

Advertised: Nov 01 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Nov 30 2021 Eastern Standard Time

 

Anne Rajotte

Head of Reference Services & Interim Co-Director

Thomas J. Meskill Law Library | UConn School of Law

39 Elizabeth Street | Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 570-5081 | anne.rajotte@uconn.edu

 

Schedule a Webex Research Meeting: https://calendly.com/anne-rajotte

 

Here's the link: 

 

https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/495797/archives-and-special-collections-research-librarian

Apply for Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School | Learning-Unlearning-Relearning Through Strategic Foresight

Apply for the Next Cohort!

 

Northeast Cohort* | May 10-12, 2022

Application Due: April 5, 2022

 

The CT State Library is pleased to offer a 3-day virtual professional development opportunity.

The Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development's Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant #RE-250063-OLS-21 in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.

Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer at IMLS, referred to the program as “a game changer for librarians."

Who Should Attend?

Individual library staff from academic, public, school, and special libraries are invited to attend.

Here is the link: https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/FuturesSchool/Application

 

 

 

2021 Annual CORI Fall Mini-Conference

 

Job Opportunity: Collections Processing Associate, UConn Library (Storrs, CT)

The University of Connecticut is hiring a Collections Processing Associate serving at the rank of Library Assistant 2. 

 

More information about the position can be found below or online at UConn Careers. 

 

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2021.

 

https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/495691/collections-processing-associate-library-assistant-2?fbclid=IwAR0CYM0MD7YNM4jv0lIw1BLWiH8_KtLKIEG_45Wn0RJbBZ7PRDqiUvz9kGM

Job Opportunity Bryant University, Library Assistant, Research and Instruction Services (Full-Time, RI)

This position reports to the Manager of Research & Instruction Services and is accountable for providing support to the librarians and for the management of the Research & Instruction Department during hours when librarians are not available. This position is also responsible for securing the library at closing and general monitoring of the facility. 

 

This is a 12-month position working 28 hours per week, with excellent benefits. This position works daytime hours Tuesday through Thursday and Friday evenings during the academic semester. Winter break and summer break will be daytime shifts only.

	Please see link below for more information:   https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/2716

Open Position: Digital Services and Research Librarian - Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

The Digital Services and Research Librarian will facilitate and perform a leading role in the library’s digital scholarship and digitization initiatives. Working collaboratively across campus, the incumbent will develop, implement, and support library services that focus on current and emerging research, teaching, and innovation at Bryant University. The librarian will assist in implementing strategies for publishing and integrating digital scholarship into the library and Bryant community.  The incumbent will collaborate with library staff and university partners to identify and curate digital collections using the University archives.  Additionally, the librarian will work with and provide support to the research desk through hours on desk delivering outstanding guidance to library resources for the Bryant community.  
 
This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits.  Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday year-round.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 
 
1. Enhance the creation and dissemination of research and scholarship at Bryant University by monitoring emerging trends and supporting the creation and discovery of open access scholarship and new forms of scholarly digital media and publishing; 

2. Collaborate on implementation of digital initiatives for the library by advising and providing training on digital scholarship tools and techniques to Bryant University community members to help them disseminate their research and provide access to their scholarship; 

3. Build on existing modes of access for local and external audiences to Bryant’s archives, research and scholarship; 

4. Curate, promote, solicit, and add materials from students and faculty to the institutional repository; 

5. Collaborate with other library staff to develop standards, policies and procedures, and apply metadata schema for digital curation and preservation tasks; 

6. Provide timely and effective use of library resources and offer reference support to meet patron needs through in-person and electronic communication (i.e. email, text, instant message).  

7. Perform other duties as directed.  

This position is best filled by an energetic, innovative, flexible and highly motivated individual with an ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree and a background in and knowledge of digital scholarship services in libraries, including institutional repository experience. Knowledge of reference services and a strong interest in teaching and commitment to student learning is essential. Demonstrated experience working with digital scholarship and digital humanities tools and applications is preferred.  The ability to work independently and in a team environment with faculty, students, administrators and library personnel at all levels is critical. Excellent oral and written communication skills, familiarity with library trends and standards, experience with current electronic resources, and comfort with emerging technologies are imperative.  Outstanding work ethic, strong commitment to high touch, client-centered services and adaptability/flexibility required. 

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Bryant University recognizes that its position as a leader in higher education is greatly determined both by the diversity of its campus community and its intellectual endeavors. Its commitment to link academic and social diversity for the benefit of the learning and living environment reflects its belief that excellence and diversity are mutually reinforcing objectives. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive campus community, one that values individual difference and fosters greater understanding of the many facets of diversity and other distinctive characteristics that make us different. We encourage applications from candidates with an appreciation for and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to building a community of inclusive excellence.

 https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/2690

 

 

ALA Scholarship Program

The American Library Association (ALA) is committed to promoting and advancing the librarian profession. To demonstrate this commitment, the ALA and its units provide more than $300,000 annually for study in a master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited program, or for a master's degree with a specialty in school librarianship that meets the ALA curriculum guidelines for a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited unit. See the ALA Office of Accreditation's website for a list of ALA-Accredited programs. See the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) website for the list of Nationally Recognized CAEP/AASL Reviewed & Approved School Librarianship Education Programs.

 

https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships