Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Part-Time Librarian/Archivist Assistant
Reports To: Director of Library Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling within business hours)
Location: Susie McClure Library (American Baptist College), Nashville, TN

Position Summary

The Part-Time Archivist and Library Reference Assistant supports the library’s mission by managing archival collections and providing reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the public. This dual-role position is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-driven professional passionate about preserving historical records and promoting information access.

Key Responsibilities

Archival Services

• Process, arrange, describe, and preserve archival materials according to professional standards.
• Maintain finding aids and metadata for digital and physical collections.
• Assist with digital repository management.
• Respond to research inquiries related to archival collections.
• Collaborate on exhibits, outreach, and programming that promote the archives.

Reference and Instruction Services

• Provide in-person and virtual reference assistance to users.
• Assist patrons with locating, accessing, and using print and electronic resources.
• Support students and faculty in developing research strategies and navigating library databases.
• Provide basic instruction in information literacy as needed.
• Assist with circulation, shelving, and other daily library operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, Archives, Library Science, or related field. ( degree must be fulfilled by December 2026).
• Experience working with archival collections and reference services.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with archival standards such as DACS and metadata schemas like Dublin Core.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and basic library systems; knowledge of Omeka S, or similar platforms, is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), religious archives, or community-based collections.
• Experience with digitization tools and digital preservation practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Master’s degree in history, Archives, Library Science, or related field.

Compensation

This is a part-time position at $18.00 per hour , not eligible for benefits.

American Baptist College (ABC) in Nashville views its employees as valued assets, fostering a supportive working environment where staff, faculty, and volunteers are recognized as key contributors to the institution's success.

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