Processing Specialist
Hanover, NH 
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Position Information

Posting date 04/24/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 0095201
Position Title Processing Specialist
Department this Position Reports to Library, Rauner Special Collections
Hiring Range Minimum $21.50
Hiring Range Maximum $24.50
Union Type DCLWU
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 37.5
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Webster 009
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. N/A
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Archivist for Collections, processes new accessions and reprocesses existing collections in all formats to appropriate levels for improved access to archival and manuscript materials. Works within existing systems to input descriptions and other metadata for born digital and digitized collections and assists with the ingest of digital collections.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Strong organizational skills.
* Experience with or ability to learn database applications.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work discreetly with sensitive or condential materials.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with rare or fragile materials.
* Two years library experience
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Joshua Lascell
Department Contact Phone Number Joshua.A.Lascell@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Joshua Lascell, Assistant Archivist for Collections
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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Key Accountabilities

Description
In consultation with the Assistant Archivist for Collections, performs background research using standard bibliographic materials as well as primary sources to identify biographical information on individuals or historical information of relevance to the collections. In consultation with the supervising archivist identify the intellectual order of materials, establish physical and/or digital order of materials within collections, and arrange materials for long-term storage and use within physical and digital repositories. Prepares intellectual description of archival and manuscript materials for review by supervising archivist.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Description
Hires and trains, student workers on processing procedures and supervises their work on processing projects.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Description
Provides reference service in the Special Collections reading room on a regular basis to a diverse community of users, with primary focus on the research and instructional needs of the Dartmouth community.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Description
In consultation with the supervising archivist, identify physical or digital preservation issues within records.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Description
Actively engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with trends and issues affecting this position's duties and for professional growth in new areas of need and interest.
Percentage Of Time 5%
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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
-- Performs other duties as assigned

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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