Job description
Posting Number
TMP00642PO23
Job Code Title
Archivist III
Advertised Title
Archivist III
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
University Libraries
Department
LIBR Moving Image Research Collections
Salary
$20.00/Hour
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Hours per Week
30
Work Schedule
This position has a flexible work schedule for up to 30.0 hours per week, with the supervisor and employee setting the hours each week.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category
Other Professional
About UofSC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Diversity Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina’s Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC), in partnership with USC’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research, welcomes applications for a ten-week, paid internship, focusing on materials from MIRC collections related to the civil rights movement in South Carolina.
The position is offered through the
Association of Moving Image Archivists (
AMIA
) Pathways Fellowship Program. The AMIA Pathways Fellowship seeks to support internship applicants from underrepresented communities and of diverse backgrounds and experiences to develop their professional or educational goals in the field of audiovisual archiving.
About the internship:
- 30 hours per week, for a period of 10 weeks
- Pay rate: $20/hour
- Internship term period: summer 2023, beginning in June or July
- Onsite internships are recommended for the broadest possible range of hands-on experience and instruction, but remote internship options are also available if necessary
- Intern must be able to commit to the entire 10-week internship term
- Intern must complete the weekly Pathways professional development activities as a portion of their weekly hours
Projects and tasks:
The internship will focus on MIRC’s Local Television News collections and other relevant collections documenting or pertaining to the civil rights movement in South Carolina. The intern will be exposed to a wide range of activities including archiving, digitizing, cataloguing, and curating film materials in a university-based film archive. The intern may choose to focus on one or more specific areas of activity according to personal interests and goals. Applicants are encouraged to note any preferences or areas of interest in the application cover letter. Possible tasks include:
- Inspection and processing of film materials, recording technical information, film condition, and transcribing original notes and metadata for inclusion in MIRC’s inventory management system
- Prepping and scanning films for digitization
- Creating or updating descriptive metadata records (PBCore) to be included in MIRC’s internal database and online video repository
- Creating or updating collection level finding aids for inclusion in ArchivesSpace; adding item level records to existing collection finding aids
- Conducting research and creating blog posts or other content to be shared with patrons online
- Reviewing footage and editing AI-generated text transcripts to improve accuracy for online accessibility
- Working with MIRC curators on an ongoing reparative description project to remove and update harmful and/or exclusionary language from catalog records across multiple collections to meet current standards and best practices
- Learn about, and potentially contribute to, how MIRC footage is incorporated into exhibits and public programs in collaboration with the Center for Civil Rights History and Research
- Present on internship experience and projects at conferences such as AMIA’s annual conference, and/or other academic conferences and upcoming events organized by the Center for Civil Rights History and Research.
Funding for this position is supported by the University of South Carolina’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research through a grant from the African American Civil Rights Network as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior.
About MIRC:
The University of South Carolina’s Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC) preserves films and videos produced outside the American feature film industry to make them available to present and future audiences. Established in 1980, MIRC is one of the leading university-based film archives in the country. Its collections include the Fox Movietone News collection and local television newsfilm, regional films and home movies, science and nature films, artists films, industrial and educational films, USC film and video productions, a unique collection of Chinese films, and the United States Marine Corps film repository.
https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/university_libraries/browse/mirc/index.php
About the Center for Civil Rights History and Research:
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research was launched in 2015 to chronicle, preserve and share the momentous contributions of South Carolina to the American Civil Rights Movement. With unique collections housed in university libraries, the Center delivers programs for students and educators; holds public events with the people who played historic roles in the movement; and collects invaluable original documents and new eyewitness accounts for the university’s archives. In addition, the Center aims to serve as a national model for interdisciplinary work in the area of civil rights research, programming, and advocacy.
https://civilrights.sc.edu/
Qualifications
Requirements and preferred qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Applicants should possess an interest in the civil rights movement in South Carolina, as well as an interest in working in the field of audiovisual archiving and preservation, and/or libraries, museums, archives, or cultural heritage institutions, or public history.
- Interns working onsite should have or be able to arrange lodgings in the Columbia, S.C. area, or have the ability to commute to MIRC. Interns doing remote projects will need computer and reliable internet access.
- The position requires the ability to work independently and under direction.
- Previous experience in film archiving is preferred but not required.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/05/2023
Proposed End Date
09/29/2023
Job Open Date
04/10/2023
Job Close Date
05/05/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special instructions: “The 10-week internship term can begin in June or July. All applicants must also submit an application for the
AMIA
Pathways fellowship (here). The selected candidate will have to comply with all the requirements of the AMIA Pathways Fellowship program, with activities starting on June 2, 2023. Please make sure to review the information
about being a Pathways Fellow (here) to have a full view of the program, information about each component, Fellowship calendar, and time commitment.”
To apply please submit:
To apply please submit:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter detailing experience, professional goals, and any interests in specific areas of activity part of the internship
- Two professional references with phone and email contact information
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by May 5, 2023.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/143116
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
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