Common use of Archivists Clause in Contracts

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.