Manager - Music Archive - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• Processing of archival materials as assigned in an efficient manner and according to accepted archival principles and best practices delineated in the SWC Operating Handbook.
• Produces finding aids. Types, copies, proofreads, and assists in the distribution of inventories. Must do initial and timely editing of inventories or finding aids with minimal supervision. Accuracy is important.
• Assists with maintenance of collections including determining locations, maintaining locator lists, and assists in storing collections after processing is complete. Organizes, stores, tracks, and shelves manuscript collections.
• Assists the Southwest Collection Archivist with reference-related inquiries and with locating collections in a timely manner.
• Assists Southwest Collection Archivist with pickups of local collections. This may include boxing materials or transferring materials from one container to another.
• Assists the Southwest Collection and Southwest Music Archive with special projects as assigned by the Southwest Collection Archivist.
• Assist the Southwest Collection Unit Manager (Registrar) in accessioning new Southwest Music Archive materials, maintaining records in the database, labeling boxes, distributing materials to appropriate interim storage, and assisting the Unit Manager and Southwest Collection Archivist with various donation records and files.
• Assists the SWC Archivist with monitoring building security and maintenance as it relates to the Southwest Music Archive processing area, accessions area, and stacks area.
• Creates metadata for online digital collections according to accepted archival principles and best practices delineated in the SWC Operating Handbook.
• Supervises student staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Familiar with and able to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Able to effectively organize work toward the completion of multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong attention to detail, legible handwriting, and the ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

18.48

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Mon-Fri, 8-5

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in History or related field.
• Experience working in an archive or repository.
• Familiarity with West Texas music and music history, as well as the music and music history of Texas and the US Southwest.
• Experience with Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and/or XML.
• Experience processing archival manuscript collections.
• High proficiency with computers, word processing, and data entry using Microsoft Access and Excel. Ability to communicate well and in a collegial, courteous, and attentive manner with co-workers and others.

Department

Library

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal six 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.