Central Michigan University
ARCHIVES & REFERENCE SPECIALIST
Central Michigan University, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before August 19, 2024.Position Information
Position InformationPosting NumberPosting Number
S-3410Position NumberPosition Number
79580Type of RecruitmentType of Recruitment
ExternalPosition TitlePosition Title
ARCHIVES & REFERENCE SPECIALISTPosition SummaryThe Clarke Historical Library’s Archives and Reference Specialist will be a member of two Clarke teams: Archives and Public Services. As a member of the archives team and under the direction of the Archivist, they will assist with processing a wide range of digital and print archives. As a member of the public services team and under the direction of the Public Services Librarian, they will assist with reference and outreach services. The Archives and Reference Specialist reports to the Clarke’s Public Services Librarian.Required QualificationsAssociate’s degree.One year of experience working in a library setting.Knowledge of archives and historical research.Ability and commitment to learn and adopt new technologies and skills.Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills, good judgment, critical thinking, and organizational and analytical skills.Evidence of ability and desire to work effectively, positively, and collegially with a wide variety of users including students, faculty, staff, and the community.Evidence of ability to work in a team-based setting where collaboration, flexibility, reliability, and creativity are essential.Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and to serving the research and learning needs of a diverse population.Ability to perform long periods of desk-based computer tasks.Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree.One year of experience in providing user-facing services in a library.One year work experience arranging and describing archives and creating finding aids.Knowledge of digital archives preservation practices.Training or course work in archives management.Knowledge of rights management issues for digital and print archives and university records.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists with preservation monitoring and mitigation actions for digital archives using established tools, systems, and practices.Assists in a wide range of activities needed to make archival collections in all formats accessible for research, from arranging and describing to creating and encoding finding aids.Provides reference service in-person in the reading room and by phone, email, and online, ensuring excellent service and positive research interactions for researchers of all skill levels; when needed, supports other public services operations such as instruction and outreach. Staffs Clarke events when needed.Carries out activities for storing and accessing library materials; supports others in the Clarke to carry out these operations.Stays current with archival and special collections public services standards and practices.Serves on library committees.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ExercisedNone.Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before August 19, 2024.Employee GroupEmployee Group
Supervisory TechnicalStaff Pay Level
5Pay RangePay Range
$17.00 - $26.50 per hour, estimated salary between $17.00 - $20.00 per hourDivisionDivision
Academic AffairsDepartmentDepartment
Clarke Historical LibraryPosition StatusPosition Status
RegularPosition End DateEmployment StatusEmployment Status
Full-TimeFTEFTE
1.00Position TypePosition Type
12 monthWeekly Work ScheduleWeekly Work Schedule
M-F 8-5, Evenings and Weekends as NecessaryLocationLocation
Mount Pleasant, MIAbout the DepartmentAbout CMUCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU
leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative
GPA
of 3.17.
CMU
is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU
employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark
CMU
culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting
CMU
leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
CMU
does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE
).If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please
click here
.CMU
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.eduPosting EndsOpen Until Filled
YesSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
YesNo
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not ApplicableDispatcherMedical FacultyOffice ProfessionalP&A, SO or FacultyPolicePublic BroadcastingSergeantService MaintenanceSupervisory/Technical
* How did you learn about this vacancy?
CMU WebsiteChronicle of Higher EducationHERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)HigherEdJobs.comInsideHigherEd.comMichigan Works Talent BankNewspaperProfessional Journal/WebsiteOther Source
* Do you have an associates degree?
YesNo
* Do you have one year of experience working in a library setting?
YesNo
* Do you have knowledge of archives and historical research?
YesNo
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional Documents
List of References
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR
| (989)774-2010 | 109 Rowe
Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS
| (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
CMU, an AA/EO
institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.All data submitted via this site is secure and encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. SSL protects information as it crosses the Internet.
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link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
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link.If you need to finish applying, click on the
Continue this Job Application
button.Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before August 19, 2024.Position Information
Position InformationPosting NumberPosting Number
S-3410Position NumberPosition Number
79580Type of RecruitmentType of Recruitment
ExternalPosition TitlePosition Title
ARCHIVES & REFERENCE SPECIALISTPosition SummaryThe Clarke Historical Library’s Archives and Reference Specialist will be a member of two Clarke teams: Archives and Public Services. As a member of the archives team and under the direction of the Archivist, they will assist with processing a wide range of digital and print archives. As a member of the public services team and under the direction of the Public Services Librarian, they will assist with reference and outreach services. The Archives and Reference Specialist reports to the Clarke’s Public Services Librarian.Required QualificationsAssociate’s degree.One year of experience working in a library setting.Knowledge of archives and historical research.Ability and commitment to learn and adopt new technologies and skills.Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills, good judgment, critical thinking, and organizational and analytical skills.Evidence of ability and desire to work effectively, positively, and collegially with a wide variety of users including students, faculty, staff, and the community.Evidence of ability to work in a team-based setting where collaboration, flexibility, reliability, and creativity are essential.Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and to serving the research and learning needs of a diverse population.Ability to perform long periods of desk-based computer tasks.Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree.One year of experience in providing user-facing services in a library.One year work experience arranging and describing archives and creating finding aids.Knowledge of digital archives preservation practices.Training or course work in archives management.Knowledge of rights management issues for digital and print archives and university records.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists with preservation monitoring and mitigation actions for digital archives using established tools, systems, and practices.Assists in a wide range of activities needed to make archival collections in all formats accessible for research, from arranging and describing to creating and encoding finding aids.Provides reference service in-person in the reading room and by phone, email, and online, ensuring excellent service and positive research interactions for researchers of all skill levels; when needed, supports other public services operations such as instruction and outreach. Staffs Clarke events when needed.Carries out activities for storing and accessing library materials; supports others in the Clarke to carry out these operations.Stays current with archival and special collections public services standards and practices.Serves on library committees.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ExercisedNone.Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before August 19, 2024.Employee GroupEmployee Group
Supervisory TechnicalStaff Pay Level
5Pay RangePay Range
$17.00 - $26.50 per hour, estimated salary between $17.00 - $20.00 per hourDivisionDivision
Academic AffairsDepartmentDepartment
Clarke Historical LibraryPosition StatusPosition Status
RegularPosition End DateEmployment StatusEmployment Status
Full-TimeFTEFTE
1.00Position TypePosition Type
12 monthWeekly Work ScheduleWeekly Work Schedule
M-F 8-5, Evenings and Weekends as NecessaryLocationLocation
Mount Pleasant, MIAbout the DepartmentAbout CMUCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU
leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative
GPA
of 3.17.
CMU
is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU
employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark
CMU
culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting
CMU
leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the
Leadership Standards
before applying for this position.CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
CMU
does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see
https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE
).If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please
click here
.CMU
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.eduPosting EndsOpen Until Filled
YesSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
YesNo
* If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
Not ApplicableDispatcherMedical FacultyOffice ProfessionalP&A, SO or FacultyPolicePublic BroadcastingSergeantService MaintenanceSupervisory/Technical
* How did you learn about this vacancy?
CMU WebsiteChronicle of Higher EducationHERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)HigherEdJobs.comInsideHigherEd.comMichigan Works Talent BankNewspaperProfessional Journal/WebsiteOther Source
* Do you have an associates degree?
YesNo
* Do you have one year of experience working in a library setting?
YesNo
* Do you have knowledge of archives and historical research?
YesNo
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional Documents
List of References
Staff postings - Human Resources | Contact HR
| (989)774-2010 | 109 Rowe
Faculty postings - Faculty Personnel Services | Contact FPS
| (989)774-3368 | 308 Warriner
CMU, an AA/EO
institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.All data submitted via this site is secure and encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. SSL protects information as it crosses the Internet.
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