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Under the supervision of the Middlebury College Archivist and other Special Collections staff, and with funding from The Katherine Kaess Christensen 94 and Matthew Christensen Archival Fellowship Fund, the main responsibility of this position is to process and catalog The Eugene Exman Papers. These papers include rare books, archives, manuscripts, correspondence, and ephemera in accordance with national and Middlebury Library standards. This position supports public outreach of The Exman Papers through social media and other outreach activities.

This is a part-time, grant-funded one year appointment and considered a non-benefits eligible position. The hiring range for the position is $18.63 - $22.82 per hour, 16-18 hours per week.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Core Responsibilities:

• Arrange, describe, and catalog book, archival and manuscript materials that comprise the Eugene Exman Papers
• Create EAD XML finding aids in ArchivesSpace and MARC records for archival, bibliographic, and manuscript materials
• Promote The Eugene Exman Papers through exhibitions, instruction sessions, and other outreach activities

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, current enrollment in a Library or Information Science Masters program, undergraduate or graduate degree in history, religion, literature, or a related field
• Minimum of one year or less experience in the arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections
• Awareness of and willingness to learn about ArchivesSpace and other content management systems; OCLC Connexion
• Knowledge of current library and archival descriptive metadata standards including DACS, EAD, MARC, MODS, DCRM(MSS), RDA/AACR2, LC authorities, Dublin Core, MODS, and METS
• Strong customer-service orientation and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively
• Experience writing for an online, public audience and creating social media content
  

Physical Demands:

• This is a part-time, on-campus position with the possibility of occasional remote work
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and load, unload, and maneuver book trucks
• Frequently stand, sit, stand, squat, bend and climb up and down ladders and step stools
• Occasionally lift objects above shoulders or over the head
• Occasionally work in areas prone to dust or mold with appropriate personal protective equipment

Other:

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center