Women in Politics Archivist

Required Education

• A graduate degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent, or a graduate degree in archival studies, or the equivalent combination of graduate degree and archival experience.

Required Qualifications:

• For appointment at the Specialist Librarian level: two years of professional experience working in a special collections or archives environment, including the physical handling of archival material.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in an academic environment, in a workplace setting, and/or in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based setting where consultation, flexibility, reliability, initiative, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• A record of accomplishment in the area of scholarship and/or professional service activities.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the history of politics and political issues, especially of women in politics, as demonstrated through advanced coursework, certification, or prior work experience.
• Archival certification including but not limited to the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), the Society of American Archivists (SAA), or substantial coursework in archives or records management.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing current trends and best practices in the archival field, including familiarity with technologies and best practices in core functions such as appraisal, description, digitization, preservation, and access.
• Experience creating and editing web content in a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, Omeka, or similar platforms
• Experience working with born digital material

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload the following and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter that clearly addresses how you meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position
3. Statement regarding diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. The University of Iowa Libraries welcomes and serves all, including people of color from all nations, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and the most vulnerable in our community. We safeguard the human right to access information. We offer educational resources that promote diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and we strive to build collections that reflect all points of view on current and historical issues. Include an applicant statement to include examples of ways you have advanced diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in the workplace or community or provide other evidence of your demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Applications which fail to submit all required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for interview. This job ad will be posted through May 13, 2022, and may be removed from posting and filled any time after that date. The Specialist Librarian classification salary range is $52,500 - $65,000. Please contact andrea-rost@uiowa.edu if you have any questions about the position.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later point in the recruitment process.