J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives advances scholarship, research, and teaching at UNC Charlotte by building, preserving, and providing access to collections of unique and distinctive value. We work collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies to document, preserve, and share the history and culture of the University and the Charlotte region for UNC Charlotte affiliates and for members of the broader community.
Essential duties of this position:
- Engages individuals, families, and organizations in the greater Charlotte region in efforts to preserve and share the region’s diverse history through projects involving manuscripts, oral histories, and/or community archives.
- Provides reference and instruction services in the Special Collections & University Archives reading room (10-12 hours/week).
- Engages with faculty and colleagues to promote and support the inclusion of community archives and public history-related service-learning initiatives into the curriculum.
- In collaboration with colleagues in the Library, plans events and conducts other outreach activities to raise community awareness of Special Collections and University Archives materials and services.
- Assists with creating social media posts, community relations, and exhibits.
- May contribute to arrangement, description, and/or digitization activities in the unit.
- Engages in professional service and scholarship.
- Participates in committees and faculty governance in the Library and on campus.
- May supervise temporary staff and/or students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Full description here: https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/25353