Archives Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Archives Assistant
- Organization name:
- University of Victoria Libraries
- Job location:
- Victoria , British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-01 to 2017-08-25 (16 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $24.69
In this position, the successful candidate will assist with migrating legacy descriptions into new software platforms, processing a backlog of archival materials, and providing continuing access to users, both on site and online, of recently acquired materials. The duration of the position is from Monday May 1, 2017 – Friday, August 25, 2017 and pays $24.69/hour (inclusive of benefits + 4% vacation pay). Excellent writing and communication skills are a must. English fluency is essential; and although French is not required, it will be considered an asset.
Special Collections at the University of Victoria Libraries preserves and provides public access to medieval manuscripts; rare and unique printed materials; private archives relating to local history and arts including archives of writers and artists; primary sources on anarchist studies, arts and culture, literary history and criticism, political and historical affairs, transgender studies, and women's studies. Special Collections supports a variety of digital initiatives to promote wider access to its unique collections. The digital content ranges from medieval manuscripts to archival materials from the late 20th and early 21st century.
For this position, tasks include, but are not limited to:
- adding descriptive and digital content to archival databases
- arranging, describing and digitizing archival materials
- working with the Associate Director of Special Collections and staff to plan, design, build and support exhibits, programming and special events related to Special Collections
In order to be most successful, the candidate should:
- be currently enrolled in a MAS +/or MLIS program at a Canadian university (preferred); or currently enrolled in a graduate level program in Humanities, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or Social Sciences
- have completed an introduction to archival description course (preferred); or have had experience working in a Canadian heritage/memory institution (archives, library, museum, historical society)
- have high level of computer skill and digital fluency
- be able to work both collaboratively and independently
- have experience building and designing web content as well as knowledge of content management software
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- be comfortable interacting with the public
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all gender orientations, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
Interested candidates who are eligible under the YCW Internship program are asked to apply in writing or by email, with a cover letter and CV, by April 11, 2017 addressed to:
Heather Dean
Associate Director, Special Collections
University of Victoria Libraries
Lower Level Mearns Centre for Learning, McPherson Library, Room A005
Tel: (250) 472-8247
Fax: (250) 721-8215
Email: hdean@uvic.ca
Web:www.uvic.ca/library
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