Location: Coral Gables, FL
Salary: $62,500
Employment Term: Full time

Employee Contact: Francis Urtecho

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance

• Coordinates the processing of collections, including assigning projects to staff, students, and interns as appropriate.
• Oversees Archives and Special Collections reading room and reading room staff (1 student).
• Develops relationships with University faculty to help assess their instructional and research needs as pertinent to archival collections.
• Offers archival based bibliographic instruction to the School of Architecture when requested by University faculty.
• Participates in Library and University-wide groups who deal with issues pertaining to manuscripts and archives, including digital initiative groups.
• Provides reference and research services for archival collections in Architecture Research Center.
• Creates descriptive metadata for architecture archives following accepted practices and standards, and works with catalogers and archivists in the library to implement sound Encoded Archival Description (EAD), MARC 21, and DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) guidelines.
• Develops content for the Department’s web pages regarding archival materials, including collection finding aids, descriptions of new collections, bibliographies, and donor-related information.
• Communicates effectively, works collaboratively, and maintains helpful and supportive customer service.
• Offers informational presentations to University and other individuals and groups as requested.
• Contributes to the development and management of special projects as requested.
• Participates in the advancement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• In pursuit of the Libraries’ and University’s strategic objectives, models the University’s DIRECCT” values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork).

Service

• Actively participates in archival, library, and historical professional organization, conferences, workshops and presentations. 
• Serves on/participates in library and university organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
• Participates actively in campus life, faculty liaison and outreach efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent, or Ph.D. with required library experience.
• Knowledge of new and emerging standards and technologies relevant to the bibliographic control of archival and manuscript collections including born-digital design records.
• Advanced subject knowledge of architecture, urban planning, urban design, and history.
• Experience providing reference or research assistance in an academic library.
• Knowledge of collection development, archival processing, database management, technical and research services, and public outreach including but not limited to exhibitions, websites, events, and publications.
• Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated strength in written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity and flexibility to work effectively in a team environment.

THE LIBRARY:

The University of Miami Libraries (UML) rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a collection of over 4 million volumes and 123,652 current serial subscriptions. UML comprises six libraries across the University’s three campuses. UML locations on the Coral Gables campus include: the Otto G. Richter Library (the central, interdisciplinary library); the Paul Buisson Architecture Library; the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center; and the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library. The downtown Miami campus hosts the Louis Calder Memorial Library. The Virginia Key campus hosts the Rosenstiel Marine and Atmospheric Science Library. Libraries at the School of Law and the Department of Ophthalmology in the Medical School are administered independently. The University of Miami Libraries provide support and services for 11,307 undergraduates, 6,504 graduate students, and 16,846 full and part time faculty and staff. UML employs 103 professionals (including 70 librarian faculty), 78 support staff and 90 student employees. UML is a member of and contributor to the Association of Research Libraries, Association of Southeast Research Libraries, Association of Academic Health Science Libraries, Council on Library and Information Resources, OCLC Research Library Partners, International Federation of Library Associations, Center for Research Libraries, International Association of University Libraries, Library Publishing Coalition, Digital Library Federation, Hathi Trust, Academic Preservation Trust, Consortium of Southern Biomedical Libraries, Florida Collaboration of Academic Libraries of Medicine and Southeast Florida Library and Information Network. UML licenses electronic resources through the Northeast Research Libraries and Lyrasis consortia. UML is a member of the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance, Scholars Trust and Florida Academic Repository (FLARE).

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation will be competitive and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision benefits; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; thirteen paid holidays; and twenty-two days annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore and sporting event discounts; and optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center. Moving allowance is available. No state or local income taxes.

APPLICATIONS:

Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2023.  Applications should be submitted here and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references.  Materials should be combined in one .pdf file and uploaded when prompted for one’s Resume/CV (5MB max).

APPLY HERE

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