{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2ebecd42af268cce3849a9a6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ebecd42af268cce3849a9a6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ebecd42af268cce3849a9a6","title":"Project Processing Archivist - Temporary","description":"Position overview\r\nPosition title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status\r\nSalary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum and maximum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,349-$91,797 (Associate Librarian, Increment 1-6).\r\nPercent time: 100%\r\nAnticipated start: As early as Spring 2026. Start date is flexible.\r\nPosition duration: Two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding\r\nPosition deion\r\nThe University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Project Processing Archivist for a two-year project, with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding, to support the processing of literary collections. Among the collections to be processed are those from a Mellon Foundation-funded project to process and promote archival collections relating to women and poetry at The Bancroft Library, including the papers of poets Mary Fabili, Aya Tarlow, and Red Jordan Arobateau as well as the records of presses and literary magazines such as Poetry Flash and the City Lights Books records. The project archivist will also process the analog and born-digital papers of author Amy Tan. The successful candidate will employ archival standards, tools, and best practices to provide access to collections containing materials in a range of formats, including audiovisual and digital, and will also apply effective project management strategies and communicate clearly with project stakeholders.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nThe Project Processing Archivist will work under the direction of the Head of Archival Processing and in consultation with other technical services staff, curators, public services staff and, potentially, donors and researchers. Duties will include processing approximately 450 linear feet of literary archival collections and related born-digital materials. The Project Processing Archivist will also participate in outreach activities relating to the project as well as regular departmental activities. Responsibilities include:\r\nArchival processing of analog, born-digital, and hybrid archival collections\r\nApplying tools used in the special collections and archival communities (e.g., ArchivesSpace, OCLC, Alma, TreeSize, and ePADD)\r\nContributing to project management, which might include helping to manage project documentation, supporting meetings, and contributing to problem-solving and analysis.\r\nOverseeing the work of student library employees as needed\r\nConsulting and collaborating, as needed, with staff in other Bancroft and UC Berkeley Library units to ensure appropriate processing of varying formats\r\nAssisting in planning a public research symposium related to the processed collections supported by the Mellon Foundation grant.\r\nPreparing social media and blog posts and a research guide related to the processed collections.\r\nServing a regular weekly two-hour shift on a public services desk\r\nUC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment. Advancement is partially based upon professional contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate will show evidence or promise of such contributions to the Library, campus, UC System, and profession.\r\nUC professional librarians are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.\r\nLibrarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.\r\nQualifications\r\nBasic qualifications (required at time of application)\r\nAdvanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.\r\nAdditional qualifications (required at time of start)\r\nAdvanced degree.\r\nPreferred qualifications\r\nMaster's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution program or equivalent international degree;\r\nOne year of experience processing archival materials;\r\nFormal coursework or training in archival management and theory;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience applying efficient archival processing guidelines and procedures;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with processing born-digital archival collections;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with metadata standards like MARC, EAD, and DACS;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience using ArchivesSpace, Alma (or other integrated library systems), and other collection information management systems;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with project management;\r\nDemonstrated analytical, documentation, and communication skills\r\nThe Bancroft Library is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognizes that the successful candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications/experiences listed above.\r\nApplication Requirements\r\nDocument requirements\r\nCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.\r\nCover Letter\r\nReference requirements\r\n3-5 required (contact information only)\r\nReferences will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.\r\nJob location\r\nBerkeley, CA\r\nLegal and Administrative Statements\r\nUnless stated otherwise, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.\r\nAs a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.\r\n\"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.\r\nUC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy\r\nUC Anti-Discrimination Policy\r\nAPM – 035: Affidavit Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement\r\nThe University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,349-$91,797 (Associate Librarian, Increment 1-6).\r\nPercent time: 100%\r\nAnticipated start: As early as Spring 2026. Start date is flexible.\r\nPosition duration: Two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding\r\nPosition deion\r\nThe University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Project Processing Archivist for a two-year project, with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding, to support the processing of literary collections. Among the collections to be processed are those from a Mellon Foundation-funded project to process and promote archival collections relating to women and poetry at The Bancroft Library, including the papers of poets Mary Fabili, Aya Tarlow, and Red Jordan Arobateau as well as the records of presses and literary magazines such as Poetry Flash and the City Lights Books records. The project archivist will also process the analog and born-digital papers of author Amy Tan. The successful candidate will employ archival standards, tools, and best practices to provide access to collections containing materials in a range of formats, including audiovisual and digital, and will also apply effective project management strategies and communicate clearly with project stakeholders.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nThe Project Processing Archivist will work under the direction of the Head of Archival Processing and in consultation with other technical services staff, curators, public services staff and, potentially, donors and researchers. Duties will include processing approximately 450 linear feet of literary archival collections and related born-digital materials. The Project Processing Archivist will also participate in outreach activities relating to the project as well as regular departmental activities. Responsibilities include:\r\nArchival processing of analog, born-digital, and hybrid archival collections\r\nApplying tools used in the special collections and archival communities (e.g., ArchivesSpace, OCLC, Alma, TreeSize, and ePADD)\r\nContributing to project management, which might include helping to manage project documentation, supporting meetings, and contributing to problem-solving and analysis.\r\nOverseeing the work of student library employees as needed\r\nConsulting and collaborating, as needed, with staff in other Bancroft and UC Berkeley Library units to ensure appropriate processing of varying formats\r\nAssisting in planning a public research symposium related to the processed collections supported by the Mellon Foundation grant.\r\nPreparing social media and blog posts and a research guide related to the processed collections.\r\nServing a regular weekly two-hour shift on a public services desk\r\nUC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment. Advancement is partially based upon professional contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate will show evidence or promise of such contributions to the Library, campus, UC System, and profession.\r\nUC professional librarians are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.\r\nLibrarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.\r\nQualifications\r\nBasic qualifications (required at time of application)\r\nAdvanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.\r\nAdditional qualifications (required at time of start)\r\nAdvanced degree.\r\nPreferred qualifications\r\nMaster's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution program or equivalent international degree;\r\nOne year of experience processing archival materials;\r\nFormal coursework or training in archival management and theory;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience applying efficient archival processing guidelines and procedures;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with processing born-digital archival collections;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with metadata standards like MARC, EAD, and DACS;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience using ArchivesSpace, Alma (or other integrated library systems), and other collection information management systems;\r\nKnowledge of and/or experience with project management;\r\nDemonstrated analytical, documentation, and communication skills\r\nThe Bancroft Library is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognizes that the successful candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications/experiences listed above.\r\nApplication Requirements\r\nDocument requirements\r\nCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.\r\nCover Letter\r\nReference requirements\r\n3-5 required (contact information only)\r\nReferences will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.\r\nJob location\r\nBerkeley, CA\r\nLegal and Administrative Statements\r\nUnless stated otherwise, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.\r\nAs a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.\r\n\"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.\r\nUC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy\r\nUC Anti-Discrimination Policy\r\nAPM – 035: Affidavit Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement\r\nThe University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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