Archival Supervisor

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Public Library is seeking an innovative and experienced Archival Supervisor to manage the Charlie Clark Center for Local History (CCCLH.) The CCCLH collects, preserves, and shares resources that illustrate Arlington County's history, diversity, and communities.  

We invite candidates who have proven leadership skills, are strategic thinkers and problem solvers, have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for culture and connection. 

Specific duties include: 

• Directing the unit’s strategy and implementation of services, programs, events, outreach, and collaborative external partnerships;
• Providing mentorship, leadership, and management to professional staff, including development, training, and performance evaluations; 
• Leading archival collection development through acquisition, processing, and preservation of physical and digital materials; 
• Developing and implementing unit policies, procedures and tools to improve processing, discovery, and access to content; 
• Developing and maintaining community contacts, including internal and external partners, and donors/potential donors;  
• Collecting data, preparing reports, and managing a budget for unit needs;  
• Providing in-depth research, reference and other services to patrons; 
• Coordinating and/or participating in Library and County committees or workgroups to further the Library's mission; and
• Participating in training to maintain level of professional knowledge. 

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Knowledge of MARC metadata standards and archival standards such as DACS, EAD, etc.; 

• An ability to manage multiple tasks, focus on Library system-wide and County priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively; 
• An awareness of current trends in libraries, archives, and technology, and a proven track record of innovation;  
• Experience as a change agent with a strong background in internal workgroup dynamics and performance management; and 
• An ability to make sustainability-conscious workplace decisions. 

Minimum: 

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or a Master's Degree in History, Anthropology, Museum Studies or related discipline with formal training in archival theory and practice; and

• Significant experience in a library, museum, or similar setting performing archival or special collections work.  
   

Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following: 

• Experience coordinating exhibits, events, and/or outreach; 

• Leading change efforts, leading a team to achieve strategic initiatives, and leveraging technology; 
• Developing or re-imagining services for a culturally diverse customer population; 
• Working cross departmentally or inter-agency to implement a major initiative, project or service; 

• Direct supervision and evaluation of staff performance; and/or  

• Bilingual English/Spanish 

Special Requirements 

As part of this application, please include a cover letter that describes in detail how your training, education and experience have prepared you for this position and how you meet the qualifications. Your cover letter should include: 

• A description of your experience coordinating exhibits, events, and/or outreach;

• A description of your experience leading change efforts, leading a team to achieve strategic initiatives, and leveraging technology;
• A description of your experience developing or reimagining services for a culturally diverse customer population;
• A description of your work cross-departmentally or inter-agency to implement a major initiative, project, or service; and
• An overview of your experience supervising and evaluating staff performance  

 
Please use the space provided in the Supplemental Questions section of the online application for your cover letter or attach it to your online application. 
 
Special Requirement: 
  

Additional Information  

Work location and hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week including some evening and weekend work. Actual work schedule is determined by the needs of the work location; assignment location could change over time.  
 
The official title of this position is Archival Supervisor. 

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