Position Title: Special Collections/Archives Assistant

Department: Chase Special Collections and University Archives, Cullom-Davis Library

Reports to Head of Special Collections

Appointment: Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week (12-month position)

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to specialized reference requests from Bradley University students and employees as well as the general public at the Special Collections Center service desk

• Supervise researchers and student workers in the Special Collections Reading Room and other spaces when necessary

• Locate, retrieve, and return archival materials for researchers in a safe manner

• Maintain (preserve, organize, describe, label, etc.) materials housed in the Special Collections Center and University Archive

• Contribute original MARC entries to OCLC catalog record

• Adhere to and enforce general and specific policies structuring access to collections

• Help track and compile statistics

• Participate in department and library meetings and appropriate committees and attend webinars and other training as needed

• Collaborate on a wide range of initiatives, including physical and digital exhibits, preservation projects, special events, tours, and class visits

• Perform other job-related duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Basic understanding of special collections and archives operations

• Strong people skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in word processing and basic computer applications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Commitment to equity. diversity and inclusion

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Capacity to manage multiple projects effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of archives, library, galleries, museum or related experience;

• Knowledge of OCLC or MARC software and platforms

• Experience handling or preserving rare and valuable objects, documents, and other materials

• Strong research skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please compete the online application process and upload a resume and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Uploading a cover letter is also recommended. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups