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2.1. Process archival collections as assigned
and assists in the management of processing
projects for the Department.
2.1.1. Addresses and resolves access and preservation issues.
2.1.2. Creates archival finding aids to be added to the Special Collections and Archives
Web site.
2.1.3. Assists in establishing processing priorities and assigning
projects to staff (including updating the annual processing priorities list).
2.1.4. In cooperation with the Curator, assigns and oversees collection processing by
Graduate Student Assistants.
2.1.5. Corrects, edits, and revises archival finding aids on the Department’s Web site as
needed.
3.1. Provides support for the general
management of the Department.
3.1.1. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Graduate Student Assistants, assigning
tasks as needed.
3.1.1.1. In consultation with the Curator, reviews Graduate Student Assistant
applications, schedules interviews, and conducts interviews with candidates
3.1.1.2. Provides orientation and training to newly-hired Graduate Student
Assistants and ensures that training manual is up-to-date.
3.1.1.3. Completes annual evaluation of Graduate Student Assistants.
3.1.2. Assists with off-site collection pick-ups.
3.1.3. Assists in maintenance of the Department website.
3.1.4. Assist with special projects, programs, exhibitions, and publications including
the Friends of the Libraries and Media Services Newsletter.
3.1.5. Ensures that appropriate safety and security measures are followed in respect to
users, staff, and collections.
3.1.6. Assists in provision of miscellaneous facilities and office maintenance needs
(e.g. monitoring copier/printer supplies, submitting basic maintenance requests)
3.1.7 Represents the Department at Managers’ Roundtable and Desks Group meetings
as scheduling permits.
4.1. As other duties permit, participates in
instructional program of Special Collections
and Archives
4.1.1. Provides selected instruction sessions.
4.1.2. Provides tours or basic orientation to the Department, when needed.
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