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Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
Experience planning and/or providing information literacy instruction or other teaching experience. Develop and implement policies and procedures for archival…
Archivist and Special Collections Librarian / Open Rank
Mississippi University for Women —Columbus, MS
Tenure-track candidates must have a Master’s degree in Library Science/Archival Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) OR a terminal degree in a…

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Archivist and Special Collections Librarian / Open Rank

Mississippi University for Women -
Columbus, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Supervising experience
Team management

Full Job Description

Essential Duties

Manages and oversees the facilities, collections, and resources of the Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections
Serves as the project and program manager of the unit, including supervising staff and student assistants, overseeing preservation and digitization of materials, promoting initiatives and collections, creating and enacting policies and procedures, coordinating archival instruction, overseeing research appointments in the reading room, and developing programming.
Provides curriculum integration support, research assistance, research guides, tutorials, and archival and information literacy instruction for faculty, students, and courses
Facilitates discovery of and access to collection information through the development of finding aids, ArchivesSpace, the library website, and other avenues
Manages digitized archives and contributes to Athena Commons, the Digital Commons institutional repository
Monitors archival materials in the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS)
Provides general and specialized reference services in-person and online as needed, in tandem with the Archives Specialist
Evaluates and seeks acquisitions to enhance current Archives and Special Collections, particularly in the area of Mississippi women’s history
Engages students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community through outreach and advocacy efforts including presentations, in-person and digital exhibits, social media content, and printed guides and tours
Works with the Dean of Library Services, the University Foundation, and campus departments and staff for alumni outreach, collection acquisition, and fundraising
Works with University Departments on following records retention schedules
Engages with the archival community on state, regional, and national levels
Serves on University and library committees
Builds a record of service, scholarly contributions, and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion
Other duties and responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Tenure-track candidates must have a Master’s degree in Library Science/Archival Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent) OR a terminal degree in a related field
Instructor-level candidates must already have a related master’s degree, with a terminal degree in progress. They will have an opportunity to become a tenure-track professor once the degree is complete, with years worked applied toward tenure.
Coursework or a specialization in archival management
Excellent interpersonal, communication, management, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of experience working in an academic archive or museum
Experience with all aspects of archival operations, including acquisitions, collection development, processing, preservation, reference and instruction, and outreach
Experience training, supervising, and evaluating professional staff and/or student employees
Experience with best practices for management of born-digital records
Experience developing vision, setting priorities, strategic planning, and managing change
Experience with relevant standards for archival description and cataloging, including DACS, EAD, and MARC
Experience with library services platforms, digital collection management systems, and/or preservation management systems, such as ArchivesSpace, Bepress Digital Commons, and Springshare LibApps

Job Description Summary

The W’s Fant Memorial Library invites applications for a open-track faculty appointment to lead the Beulah Culbertson Archives & Special Collections unit. As a part of a team committed to making the library a welcoming and accessible place for patrons and employees, this position develops, promotes, and implements innovative and inclusive services and resources for special collections and archives. This includes oversight of the Martha Jo Mims Digitization & Conservation Lab and Beulah Culbertson Archives and Special Collections.

As a faculty member, this position reports to the Dean of Library Services. The candidate is expected to build a comprehensive record of service, progressive scholarly contributions, and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirements for retention, tenure and promotion.

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number

FY20274F

Open Date

03/24/2026

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Special Instructions to Applicants

For questions about the application process, please contact the chair of the search committee, Anita Pintado ([email protected]).

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