Assistant Librarian: Digital Processing Archivist

Assistant Librarian: Digital Processing Archivist

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The Assistant Librarian with the additional title as Digital Processing Archivist is a 12-month, tenure-track position, reporting to the Executive Director of Library Services. This position is responsible for advancing the mission of the IU Northwest Archives and Special Collections, leads and oversees archival processing and operations while spearheading digital stewardship initiatives that modernize workflows and expand access to the Archives' materials in support of sustainable preservation and accessibility. Working closely alongside the Public Services Archivist and library faculty, they will increase the availability of the Archives' holdings in both digital and physical formats, while managing operations and digital systems to support effective access for library staff, researchers, and the broader community. This position has liaison responsibilities to academic departments, teaches library instruction sessions, general library reference duties, and participates in collection development activities for the library.

Responsibilities include serving as lead for archival processing projects and digital stewardship initiatives, developing repository and collection-level finding aids, leading digitization and digital stewardship initiatives, managing archival operations and digital systems, directing large-scale backlog reduction efforts, identifying and addressing legal, ethical, and rights-related considerations, working in tandem with the Public Services Archivist, collaborating with library faculty and staff, providing joint supervision and mentorship of student workers and MLIS interns, and other duties as assigned.

The John W. Anderson Library serves a diverse population and is seeking applicants with excellent communication skills, previous reference experience, and the ability to work well with various populations. The library provides access to multiple information sources and services in support of student learning, faculty research, and community engagement.

Basic qualifications include a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS or comparable) from an ALA-accredited institution, experience leading or managing archival processing and digitization efforts, and experience working in an archives, manuscripts repository, special collections, or comparable setting. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of American history and historiography, familiarity with Northwest Indiana and/or Calumet Region history, knowledge of current and emerging trends, standards, workflows, and best practices related to archival processing and digitization, strong interpersonal skills, experience working with information systems, digital platforms, quality control, or technical troubleshooting, supervisory, instructional, mentorship, or leadership experience in academic, archival, or project-based settings, or comparable professional contexts, and a second master's degree.

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the search committee chair: Nicholas A. Casas, Assistant Librarian for Teaching & Learning, John W. Anderson Library IU Northwest Library Services, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, View email address on click.appcast.io.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as of the position start date. The department is unable to sponsor visas for this position. For questions about work eligibility, the search committee can connect you with the IU Office of International Services.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Review date begins May 15, 2026: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee). Final date, May 29, 2026: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.