Processing Archivist (Full-Time)

Polar ArchivistSkip to main content# CareersPolar Archivist page is loaded## Polar ArchivistApplylocations: Columbus Campustime type: R155516Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to five (5) documents in the Application Documents section. If necessary, please consider combining documents into one file.* If you require any assistance with including the necessary documents in the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.* Resume parsing is not effective on documents which exceed one (1) page. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Libraries | Special Collections and Area StudiesThe Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a Polar Archivist to join a dynamic, responsive, and high-impact archival program, which strongly supports teaching and research at the university. The Polar Archivist manages the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, leading engagement and teaching efforts with archival collections related to polar history and exploration to advance discovery and learning. The Polar Archivist is responsible for promoting archival holdings through outreach, instruction, collection development, research and reference services, and cultivating partnerships that connect the Libraries’ expertise, resources, and services with the varying needs of a broad and varied constituency. The Polar Archivist provides liaison support to the faculty and students of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (Byrd Center). The Archives at the Libraries is home to the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program (BPA), founded with the acquisition of the papers of Admiral Richard E. Faculty, students, and an international community regularly utilize the BPA collections to create new knowledge and for education and scholarship.**Actively engages and communicates effectively with faculty, students, and staff, developing strong working relationships and serving as an authoritative resource for those seeking teaching and research support with archival collections dealing with this history of polar exploration and current polar research.* Provides research and teaching support to faculty, staff, and students of the Byrd Center. Serves as an active member of the Byrd Center and assists Center faculty and staff with programming and events.* Supports and engages in fundraising, grant writing, marketing, and outreach that strengthen the Archives’ programs, in partnership with the Libraries’ Development Officer, the university’s Office of Advancement, and the Byrd Center.* Seeks opportunities to collaborate with other academic departments to create meaningful and impactful strategies that incorporate archival holdings into the university’s teaching and research programs.* Serves as subject expert to external scholars and advances connections to museums, archives, and public history institutions throughout the world.* Actively develops local, regional, national, and international partnerships and collaborations to advance the strategic directions of the Libraries.* Collaborates with other curators and subject librarians to develop interdisciplinary solutions to integrating distinctive intellectual content and services into the university’s wider academic environment.* Contributes actively to scholarship in the archival field and other fields related to polar exploration through active professional engagement and research, presenting at professional and scholarly conferences, and publishing in appropriate venues.* Is knowledgeable about and able to speak to a range of archival issues, including electronic records, digital initiatives, and the pedagogical importance of archival collections in undergraduate and graduate education.* Is knowledgeable about and able to speak to handling and providing appropriate guidance and access to sensitive, restricted, or classified material.* This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the Special Collections and Area Studies unit. Education and Experience Requirements***Required*:* An ALA-accredited master’s degree, a master’s degree with a specialization in archives; or a comparable graduate degree in one of the above fields from a non-U.Demonstrated knowledge in the fields of archival studies.* Ability to engage with a broad and varied range of audiences, including students, faculty/researchers, and the general public, through oral presentations, publications, and exhibitions.* Demonstrated knowledge of concepts for arranging, describing, and providing access to born digital collections.* Ability to operate forklift at elevations up to 32 feet and ability to lift an archival box up to 40 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.* Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service which are required criteria to meet university and University Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure.*Evidence of research, publication, service, and/or scholarly achievement.* Graduate degree in a field associated with history, environmental science, or a related field.* Demonstrated experience with the scholarly research process.* The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications. Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**How to Apply**Application materials must include Cover letter and Curriculum Vita (CV) or Resume. **Application closes 8/19/2026.****Appointment**This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. About the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program**Formally established in 1990, the Polar Archives is a collaborative effort of the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and The Ohio State University Libraries. The goal of the Polar Archives is to make historical, rare, and unique information about polar exploration and scientific investigation available for use within the context of an active polar research environment. Historical collections contain papers, records, photographs and other forms of documentation concerning explorers, scientists and other figures and organizations prominent in the advancement of knowledge about polar environments.**About University Libraries**The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world.Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the varied and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. Learn more on the Libraries website.All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.## Location:Library Book Depository (0350)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. 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