38763BR

Extended Job Title:

Unit Manager - Photographs

Position Description:

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represent the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Requisition ID:

38763BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Creating physical inventories of the archives’ photographic and related media, including identification of items in need of conservation and rehousing.

• Arranging and describing photographic collections in accordance with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).

• Creating finding aids for both newly processed and existing photographic collections using Encoded Archival Description.

• Assisting with the description of digitized and born digital photographic items and collections and creating controlled subject vocabulary documentation.

• Assisting Southwest Collection Archivist and Registrar with updating photograph archiving procedures and workflows.

• Conducting oral histories related to photographic collections.

• Assisting with collection acquisition activities, requiring travel throughout the Southwest.

• Assisting with reference requests as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices for handling, organizing, describing, and preserving physical and digital photographic materials.

• Ability to identify conservation requirements of photographic materials and collaborate on their conservation and preservation.

• Competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Oxygen XML Editor.

• Evidence of ability to attend to accuracy, attention to detail, and the necessity for confidentiality.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a team, sometimes across organizational boundaries.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4,000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Mon-Fri, 8-5

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of hands-on experience working in an archival setting with a focus on the arrangement, description, and preservation of archival materials, preferably photographic materials.

• Familiarity with DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, and other metadata standards, as well as the use of Library of Congress Authorities and FAST for subject heading identification.

• Familiarity with digital imaging software.

Department:

Library

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Senior Other Administrative

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

Texas Tech University Libraries serve as a vital partner with students and faculty in their learning endeavors. The University Libraries' system comprises: (1) University Library, (2) Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library,(3) Architecture Library, and (4) Peters Family Legacy Library within the Student Enrichment Center. The University Library is a patent and trademark depository and is one of two regional depositories for U.S. government documents in Texas. The central focus of the Texas Tech University Libraries is to make available 3.72 million physical volumes, electronic resources, special collections and archives, and to offer services to students and faculty that enable academic and research success.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.