The Clarke Historical Librarys Archives and Reference Specialist will be a member of two Clarke teams: Archives and Public Services. As a member of the archives team and under the direction of the Archivist, they will assist with processing a wide range of digital and print archives. As a member of the public services team and under the direction of the Public Services Librarian, they will assist with reference and outreach services. The Archives and Reference Specialist reports to the Clarkes Public Services Librarian.

Associates degree.
One year of experience working in a library setting.
Knowledge of archives and historical research.
Ability and commitment to learn and adopt new technologies and skills.
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills, good judgment, critical thinking, and organizational and analytical skills.
Evidence of ability and desire to work effectively, positively, and collegially with a wide variety of users including students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Evidence of ability to work in a team-based setting where collaboration, flexibility, reliability, and creativity are essential.
Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and to serving the research and learning needs of a diverse population.
Ability to perform long periods of desk-based computer tasks.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Bachelors degree.
One year of experience in providing user-facing services in a library.
One year work experience arranging and describing archives and creating finding aids.
Knowledge of digital archives preservation practices.
Training or course work in archives management.
Knowledge of rights management issues for digital and print archives and university records.

Assists with preservation monitoring and mitigation actions for digital archives using established tools, systems, and practices.
Assists in a wide range of activities needed to make archival collections in all formats accessible for research, from arranging and describing to creating and encoding finding aids.
Provides reference service in-person in the reading room and by phone, email, and online, ensuring excellent service and positive research interactions for researchers of all skill levels; when needed, supports other public services operations such as instruction and outreach. Staffs Clarke events when needed.
Carries out activities for storing and accessing library materials; supports others in the Clarke to carry out these operations.
Stays current with archival and special collections public services standards and practices.
Serves on library committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

None.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

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CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.


You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before August 19, 2024.