Archivist I

Job Duties:

 

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Educates patrons on the use and handling of the collections and assists patrons with reference and research

• Fosters relationships with professional colleagues and participates in professional development

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors and collectors

• Collects, appraises, arranges, and describes primary sources to make them discoverable

• Assists in creation and coordination of outreach and collaborative initiatives including providing instructional sessions using archival collections

• Assists with development of policies and procedures to improve user experience and workflows

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of student workers

 

 

Department:

The mission of the University Library at UW-Stout is to cultivate critical thinking and applied learning to enhance the success of our students, faculty, and staff in an evolving information environment. We aim to advance the spirit of exploration and innovation. As the inclusive heart of campus, we aspire to be an essential partner in every person's path to success. 

 

The University Library values: 

·         Collaboration with diverse campus, regional and global communities 

·         Agility and innovation in our support of current and future needs 

·         Respect and Care as the Guiding Principles of our service to others 

·         Professional excellence in all we do 

·         Empowering students, faculty and staff 

 

UW-Stout’s University Library is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. 

 

University Library Strategic Plan: https://library.uwstout.edu/strategicPlan

 

The University Archives, part of the University Library, coordinates records management operations for the UW-Stout campus and collects and preserves locally created university records with enduring value.  Stout’s archivists provide robust publicly accessible digital collections, interpretive instructional sessions, and reference assistance to support the applied research of faculty, staff, and student researchers from a broad range of academic disciplines.  Stout’s Area Research Center serves as a constituent collection of the Wisconsin Historical Society representing Barron, Dunn, and Pepin Counties.

 

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $46,200, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A six-month probationary period is required

 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.  

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ 
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, October 13th are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after October 13th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

 

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

 

Required application materials:

Cover letter (* See below) &

Curriculum vitae or resume

 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.??

 

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Kate Kramschuster              

Email: kramschusterk@uwstout.edu

 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Dawn Pamperin

Email: pamperind@uwstout.edu

 

 

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

 

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

 

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

 

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

 

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.