Job Profile

The Archives Coordinator and Public Services Supervisor position is located within the Special Collections and Archives department of the University of Idaho Library. The department focuses on acquiring, preserving, and providing access to archival research materials that document the history and culture of Idaho and the University of Idaho. The Archives Coordinator and Public Services Supervisor is responsible for processing university and manuscript collections, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials. They also work on expanding access to archival collections by encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and contributing to the Library's historical blog, Idaho Harvester. This position supports outreach efforts by creating online exhibits and digital collections, as well as assisting with the creation and installation of physical displays. Providing patron reference service and supervising student workers are also important aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will have experience working with library catalogs and databases, working in archives or similar collections, and using computer software and applications. They should also have strong customer service and supervisory skills.