{"id":3991,"date":"2023-11-13T14:28:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T22:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=3991"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:34:56","slug":"libraries-archivist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/represented-civil-service-exempt-staff\/seiu-local-925-libraries\/libraries-archivist\/","title":{"rendered":"Libraries Archivist"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

23476 (E S 8 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)
\n23475 (NE S 8 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the UW Libraries, utilize specialized knowledge to provide support in organizing, preserving and obtaining archival collections. This is a single-class, stand-alone series.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, exercise responsibility for working with all aspects of the collections including: providing reference and instruction, collection and item level description and organization, assistance with reproductions, coordinating preservation, and working with donors.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set priorities for the intake, accessioning, and processing of collections;<\/p>\n

Work with donors on new items for collection;<\/p>\n

Responsible for preserving the original material in consultation with Preservation and Conservation staff; material could include paper documents, photographs, maps, films, computer records or other;<\/p>\n

Provide professional, technical, and subject-specific expertise and support to public services staff, researchers, and other department staff through reference guidance and consultation, and outreach through consultation and instruction presentations;<\/p>\n

Coordinate use of collections for fundraising, open-house and special events; and<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Master\u2019s degree with an archival focus or a domain specific field, and 1 year of archival work experience.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program Direction\/Control.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n