Archivists Sample Clauses

Archivists. An Archivist is responsible primarily for the appraisal, selection, acquisition, and preservation of archival materials in all formats, as well as special collections materials to meet needs related to the teaching and research mandates of the University. Archivists ensure the continued availability of transferred institutional records of archival value as may be needed for documentation, legal, or other purposes, and as well support the transmission of cultural and historical information and other research. They are responsible for the preservation and continued usability of archival materials in all formats, they facilitate access to archival materials through the production of finding aids and various outreach initiatives, and they perform instructional, consultative and research roles through formal and informal means of instruction. The professional practice of Archivists varies according to the primary responsibilities of any particular Archivist. Professional practice for Archivists includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: i) developing and implementing archival policies and procedures; ii) assessing archival collections for possible acquisition; iii) planning, implementing, promoting, assessing, and supervising archival services and preservation strategies and initiatives; iv) provide direction to staff; v) management of financial resources, which may include grant applications; vi) collection development and management of library information resources, including but not limited to appraisal, selection, acquisition, preservation of library materials; vii) duties shared with colleagues, such as reference services, information literacy instruction, and collaborative projects; and viii) development of professional knowledge in areas of archival and special collection services and resource management.

Archivists. Archivists disseminate knowledgfeoremost through the care and preservation of archival records, providing access to those records, and delivering archival programs, by teaching information literacy, delivering information services and managing the development of the library collection. Archivists are expected to: (a) develop and deliver archival programs, which involves teaching archival resources and research methods; (b) deliver archival information services which are designed to answer specific questions or provide information on a specific topic; (c) manage the development and maintenance of the archival collections in all their formats, including the care and preservation of the materials in those collections; (d) advise on the selection of archival materialns si upport of the teaching and research needs of the University; (e) assist in the management of the archives, including developing archival policies and procedures; (f) lead archival program and project teams; (g) participatein professional development activities designed to maintain currency in their field of expertise or develop new areas of expertise; (h) promote archival services and collaborative programs with faculty members; (i) contribute to the delivery ofarchival programs.