Strout Family Photographic Archivist

Under the direction of the Archivist, the Strout Family Photograph Archivist works collaboratively within the department to arrange, describe, and digitize the collection of Leon B. Strout, a noted photographer active in the late 19th and early 20th century who documented Brunswick, Maine, and surrounding communities.

The Strout Archivist employs archival standards and best practices, including inclusive description, to survey, arrange, describe, and preserve the approximately 6,100 photographic prints and negatives contained in the Leon B. Strout Collection. The Strout Archivist is responsible for building out digital access to the collection by digitizing and describing images and posting them through online digital collections platforms to ensure maximum discoverability and use of the collection.

The Strout Archivist conducts research as needed to create accurate and meaningful descriptions for the images, drawing on library resources and connecting with local history resources in Brunswick and surrounding communities.

The Strout Archivist provides excellent service to users by promoting and facilitating access to the collection through outreach programs, exhibitions, and the creation of printed promotional material.This is a one-year term position.Benefits and Pay:

The salary Range for this position is expected to be: Minimum $60,000 - Maximum $65,000.
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan

• 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
  Life and Disability Insurance
  Paid time off

• Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off Paid parental leave.
  Free fitness and wellness classes!
  And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements
Required: A Master's degree from one of the following: ALA-accredited library program, public history program, visual resources program, or similar programs; or, substantial progress towards degree requirements in one of these programs that includes successful completion of coursework on the management of photographic archives. Knowledge of current approaches to archival arrangement and description, including anti-racist archival theory and inclusive descriptive practices. Familiarity with current approaches to digitization, image manipulation, file management, and metadata creation. Experience with detail-oriented work, including the ability to analyze and repurpose data sets. Evidence of ability to attend to accuracy, attention to detail and discretion, and the necessity for confidentiality. Preferred: Familiarity with the social and cultural history of Midcoast Maine.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required: One year equivalent of archival description, metadata creation, and/or digitization experience, which can include paid, volunteer, student, or internship experience. Facility with spreadsheets and databases, such as ILS or collections management database. Preferred: Experience with an archival collection management system, such as ArchivesSpace. Project management experience and archival research experience.Please note that as part of the pre-employment process, we will be conducting reference checks, including contacting current or former supervisors, to verify employment history and performance.

Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary to meet operational needs.This is a one-year, term position.

About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round

FTE
1.00

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Pay Type
Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No

Posting Date
04/05/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
No

Type of Posting
Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.