Archives Specialist (Library Services Specialist III)

Job Title

Archives Specialist

Classification

Library Services Specialist III

Auto Req. ID

559955

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,280 - $6,235 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,280 - $5,258 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM         

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Pollak Library empowers and nurtures our academic community in the pursuit, discovery, and creation of knowledge. We strive to advance success of the academic community by providing access to an evolving collection, developing information literacy skills, creating innovative spaces, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and welcoming various perspectives. We seek an exceptional individual to join the Collection and Scholarly Communications department within the Division of Academic Affairs as the Archives Specialist (Library Services Specialist III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Collections and Scholarly Communications, and under lead coordination from the Director of Archives and Special Collections, the Archives Specialist provides essential operational and public services support for the University Archives and Special Collections. The University Archives and Special Collections serves as the primary repository for the university's historical legacy—preserving administrative records, faculty papers, student activities, and more—while simultaneously supporting academic curricula and historical research through its specialized collections, tours, and instructional sessions. The Archives Specialist manages the Reading Room and supports researchers and visitors by facilitating access to materials, explaining reading room guidelines, and ensuring the proper handling of materials. Manage the reading room schedule, train and monitor student assistants, and respond to research inquiries via email, phone, and in person. Additionally, the Archives Specialist collaborates on workflow improvements, coordinates outreach and marketing efforts, participates in ongoing collections maintenance, and contributes actively to team meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of two years or related experience or the equivalent. Thorough knowledge of and the ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures. In depth knowledge of library operations, policies, and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures. Working knowledge of the library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records. Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system, and resources, including the ability to perform complex online searches. Thorough knowledge of campus and library policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online resources. Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons to ensure compliance. Demonstrated expertise in using library automated systems and subsystems pertaining to the functional area, including the ability to provide database maintenance. Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information. Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process. Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills in order to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources. Possession of strong communication and interpretive skills in order to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and online resources. Knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees on new work procedures, assigning work, organizing workflow, establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input on performance evaluations, and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures. Possession of strong organizational skills to oversee and lead workflow in assigned area.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a humanities discipline. Experience working in an archives and/or special collections department. Demonstrated experience working directly with the public and/or providing customer support. Experience using library and/or archives management systems (e.g., Alma/Primo, ArchivesSpace, Archivists Toolkit). Knowledge of digital reproduction of photographs and other documents. Experience collecting statistics.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees