Requisition ID:  118436

APWA Archivist

IMPORTANT - This is a grant-funded position, not to exceed 18 months of support for the selected candidate.


The Sheridan Libraries is home to the American Prison Writing Archives (APWA). We are seeking an APWA Archivist who will provide support for the APWA project by establishing collection policies and processing the records of the organization. The APWA’s mission is to replace misrepresentation of prisons and imprisoned people with first-person witness by those living in legalized confinement by soliciting, preserving, digitizing and disseminating the work of imprisoned people and volunteers. Through this work, the project grounds national debate on mass incarceration in the lived experience of those who know prisons best. The records of the APWA include both the administrative records of the project as well as records collected as part of the project. The Archivist will consider the privacy and legal implications for these records and establish an APWA collecting policy, create and implement a records retention policy, and codify policies for access to the physical collection.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • In coordination with the University Archivist and the APWA team, establish and implement a collecting policy, a records retention policy, and an access policy for the records of the organization.
  • Arrange and describe the existing records of the APWA and create an online finding aid in accordance with the established policies.
  • Serve as an advisor to the APWA team when making decisions about records disposition.
  • Consult with university General Counsel on questions related to records disposition.
  • Work with Digital Archivist to establish and implement a digital preservation plan for project records.
  • Make connections with similar prison history projects nationwide in order to assess the landscape of prison witness archives and the state of their preservation and access.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge of records management theory, standards/best practices, legal issues regarding the retention and destruction of records, and technologies (including sustainable formats for electronic records).
  • Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of staff, faculty, and management, including attentive listening and active conversation skills.
  • Familiarity with an archival collection management software such as Archivists Tookit, ArchivesSpace, Aeon, or other.
  • Knowledge and experience with processing materials of creators from marginalized and/or vulnerable communities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in library science, archival studies, or related field.
  • Two years professional experience processing archival collections.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with similar collections.
  • Experience with processing social justice collections.
  • Experience in interpreting records management policies as well as providing advice, practical assistance, and training to non-experts regarding records management projects, questions, and issues.
  • Experience in developing and implementing records management or other policies.

 


 

Classified Title: Archivist  
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC  
Starting Salary Range: $53,800-$74,100 ANNUALLY (Commensurate w/ exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am - 5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Mount Washington Campus  
Department name: University Archives  
Personnel area: Libraries 

 

 


Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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