Library Paraprofessional - Special Collections

The Special Collections Paraprofessional is an integral team member in the Special Collections and Archives, involved in project and record management, processing, digitization, reference, and cataloging. This position reports to the Assistant Librarian - Head of Special Collections and Archives. Additional information about the Library and Special collections can be found online athttps://library.utahtech.edu/.

Collection Management & Organization:

• Accession archives acquisitions according to established procedures, including procuring deeds of gift, creating accession records, and ensuring all accessioned materials receive appropriate housing and tracked locations.
• Process archival collections in all formats following department standards, including arranging, rehousing, and describing materials consistently using DACS-compliant description, archival theory, and local documentation.

• Create finding aids in Archives Space.
• Create descriptive and technical metadata for digitized collections on Omeka using Dublin Core and XML.
• Create baby-bibliographic records for Special Collections acquisitions.
• Work with the Head of Special Collections and Archives to develop long-range planning efforts, including ensuring racially and culturally sensitive language in new archival description, establishing policies and workflows for description, and proposing solutions to achieve accurate and consistent metadata.

• Provide reference services to researchers in Special Collections and Archives, over the telephone, and through email and chat.
• Make reference reproductions for researchers.
• Advise researchers on and supervise proper handling of SC&A materials.

• Coordinate the in-house digitization of archival materials and collections, including image capture, scanning, and digital conversion of audiovisual media, following accepted preservation and access guidelines and standards.
• Update and document digitization instructions and workflows. Quality control check digitization work completed by other staff.
• Digitize magnetic tape audio including cassette and reel to reel.
• Prepare digitized files for digital collections. Post process clean up, combine audio files as needed, and export to compressed files for online distribution.

• Lead the successful completion of oral histories, including transcribing, reviewing, indexing, cataloging, and providing online access, using digital collection software.
• Maintain oral history project workflow and project management tracker. Oversee student workers and volunteers working on oral history projects.

• Participate in the ongoing assessment and updating of Special Collections and Archives procedures, forms, and workflows in collaboration with other SC&A faculty/staff.
• Participate in assessing and updating Special Collections & Archives digital presence to meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• Assist with data collection for and revision of annual report.
• Train and/or supervise SC&A student employees and volunteers.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and library experience will also be considered.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as effective interpersonal, collegial and communication / presentation skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment, handle multiple priorities, and accept new challenges in order to realize departmental and library goals.
• Ability to outreach and maintain positive relations with individuals and community groups of varied beliefs and backgrounds
• Preferred: Experience with a digital repository, digitization processes, and standards.
• Preferred:Familiarity with and knowledge of the history, geography, and cultures of our collecting scope regions:Utah'sWashington and Kane counties, the Arizona Strip, and the Big Muddy region of Nevada.
• Preferred: Knowledge of archival description and arrangement.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ArchivesSpace, Omeka, Dublin Core, MARC, LCSH, and XML.
• Preferred: Experience with conducting, transcribing, and digitizing oral histories.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $41,000-$44,500 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July/August 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins June 8, 2026.Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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