SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC Woodruff Library) is dedicated to supporting the academic and scholarly missions of four distinguished institutions that constitute the world’s largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Strategically located to serve these campuses, the AUC Woodruff Library is a central hub for both intellectual and social engagement within the Atlanta University Center community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The AUC Woodruff Library is committed to upholding excellence in service delivery. In pursuit of this mission, the library is seeking a motivated and dynamic Systems Librarian Resident.  The Systems Librarian Resident will play a pivotal role in the integration, maintenance, and optimization of library technologies, including integrated library systems (ILS), discovery platforms, and electronic resources. Working collaboratively with library staff and technical partners, this position will troubleshoot technical challenges, implement system enhancements, and explore emerging technologies, all aimed at enhancing user experiences and streamlining library operations.

Projected Position Start Date : July 1, 2025

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train under senior staff to manage the library’s OCLC-based integrated library system (ILS), ensuring optimal configuration, data integrity, and system performance.
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of library databases, including routine upgrades, data migrations, and record clean-up activities.
• Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources and print serials, focusing on access, maintenance, and user support.
• Collaborate with library colleagues to optimize the discovery and accessibility of continuing and electronic resources via the library’s discovery system and other relevant platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware and access-related issues concerning electronic and continuing resources, coordinating with IT professionals when necessary.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures, promoting consistency and efficiency in technology-driven workflows.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices in library systems, proactively recommending improvements to enhance tools and workflows for superior user experiences.
• Partner with IT professionals to plan and develop applications that advance and expand library services.
• This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours, depending on project demands. Flexibility in working outside regular business hours is anticipated.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic understanding of integrated library systems (preferably OCLC), including configuration, data management, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of managing electronic resources and print serials, with an understanding of common access issues and authentication methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis and migration, including the ability to work with spreadsheets or scripting tools to ensure data integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills, particularly in collaboration with IT teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with diverse library and campus stakeholders.
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation for workflows, best practices, and staff training materials.
• A commitment to staying current with emerging trends and technologies in library systems, integrating them into established workflows to drive continuous improvement.

WORK/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school
• One to three years of librarianship experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the archival environment, including lifting and handling materials.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

Salary Range:$60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC Woodruff Library) serves as a central resource for the academic and cultural missions of four institutions: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. The Library is integral to the intellectual and social life of the Atlanta University Center. In support of its continued excellence in service, the Library is seeking a highly skilled, dynamic, and customer-focused Lead Archivist for Clark Atlanta University (CAU).

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under the direction of the Head of Research Services, the Lead Archivist will oversee the management, preservation, and accessibility of CAU’s archival collections. This position will be responsible for coordinating the acquisition, organization, and preservation of both physical and digital materials that document the history and activities of the university. The Lead Archivist will work closely with faculty, staff, and other university stakeholders to promote the collection and foster its use for research and instructional purposes. This role also requires conducting specialized programming and instruction on archival literacy and primary source research. Evening and weekend availability will be required on a rotational basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the arrangement, appraisal, and description of archival materials in accordance with professional standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison for CAU’s archival records, ensuring proper acquisition, preservation, and access.
• Develop and implement programming, exhibitions, and outreach efforts to promote archival resources.
• Recommend materials for digitization and oversee the management of born-digital records, ensuring compliance with retention schedules.
• Collaborate with university departments to develop practices for managing and preserving digital records.
• Design and deliver archival instruction and collaborate with faculty to integrate primary source materials into course curricula.
• Assist with both in-person and remote research inquiries related to archival, manuscript, and book collections.
• Participate in department and library-wide committees and initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an archival repository, including comprehensive knowledge of archival processing, project management, and preservation techniques.
• Strong understanding of archival standards for processing, preservation, and description, as well as ethical issues in managing collections.
• Expertise in African American history and culture is preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with faculty, students, staff, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with born-digital records management and preservation workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and archival management systems such as Archives Space and Alma.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing institutional records and digital assets, as well as familiarity with records management practices.
• Project management experience in an academic or archival setting.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Science, or a related field from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the archival environment, including lifting and handling materials.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center – Robert W. Woodruff Library is pleased to offer a paid student internship opportunity in the Archives Research Center for Summer 2025. This program provides the intern with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary trends, practices, and challenges in special collections management, with a particular focus on works of art within special collections.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Throughout the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to contribute suggestions and provide input on the storage and display of the Library’s art collection. Additionally, the AUC Woodruff Library will offer supplementary learning experiences in related fields such as art storage, art collection management, and exhibit design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head of Processing and Collections Management, the intern may be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conducting an inventory of the Library’s art collection
• Researching artists and collections related to the Library’s art holdings
• Proposing a revised schedule for the display and exhibition of the Library’s art collection
• Visiting on-campus museums, including the Spelman Museum of Fine Art and the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, to gather further insights.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in librarianship, archives, or curatorial studies, with a focus on art curation, exhibit design, and/or art history
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate program (any field)
• Coursework in curatorial studies and/or art history is preferred
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in the AUC Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of 20th-century African American history, literature, and culture is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to the archival environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• The 8-week internship will run from June 2, 2025, to August 1, 2025.
• A stipend of $2,500 will be provided.
• Room and board are not included. Candidates must be local to Atlanta, GA, for the duration of the internship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

Salary Range:$38,000.00 To $40,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC Woodruff Library) supports the academic and educational missions of four institutions within the world’s largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Strategically located, the AUC Woodruff Library serves as the intellectual and social centerpiece of the Atlanta University Center.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Library is seeking a highly motivated individual to expand access to and enhance the discoverability of HBCU cultural heritage collections through a full-time, temporary position. In collaboration with the Digital Services Department, the Digitization Technical Assistant will assist in the creation of digital collections for inclusion in the Harvard HBCU Digital Library Trust project. The Digitization Technical Assistant will be responsible for preparing archival materials for digitization, utilizing basic preservation techniques, and digitizing various formats including photographs, documents, and publications in accordance with best practices and national standards. Additionally, the role involves creating descriptive metadata, producing derivative images, and facilitating online access to digital collections for students, historians, and scholars worldwide. The Digitization Technical Assistant will report directly to the Digitization Project Manager for the Harvard HBCU Digital Library Trust for the duration of the project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digitize various original archival materials, including documents, manuscripts, photographs, negatives, bound volumes, and publications, in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating specialized scanning hardware and software designed for cultural heritage digitization.
• Ensure the overall quality of digitization activities by creating high-resolution preservation images, adhering to file naming and storage protocols, editing images as necessary, and generating derivative images for access purposes.
• Under the guidance of the Digitization Project Manager, create descriptive metadata for original archival materials, such as documents, manuscripts, photographs, negatives, bound volumes, publications, and audiovisual materials, following industry standards and best practices.
• Conduct quality control of exported derivatives, ensuring proper file placement in storage, verifying file naming conventions, file types, bit depth, resolution, page count, OCR, and cropping for consistency.
• Assist in preparing audiovisual formats for outsourced digitization.
• Conduct research to accurately identify, date, and describe documents and publications.
• Provide weekly progress updates to project team leaders.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience:

• Two years of relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with archival digitization standards and best practices
• Experience operating various scanning hardware and software
• Proficiency in image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop
• Proficient in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sensitivity and care in handling fragile archival materials
• Understanding of library metadata structures and standards, such as MODS and Dublin Core
• Familiarity with the digitization of audio and video formats is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.

Salary Range:$16.00 To $17.50 Hourly

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library (AUC RWWL) supports the teaching and learning missions of four institutions of higher learning that comprise the world’s largest consortium of HBCUs—Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Conveniently located and easily accessible to the campuses, the Woodruff Library is the center of intellectual and social life at the Atlanta University Center.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Security Officer will patrol Robert W. Woodruff Library buildings, parking lots, and grounds to ensure security and prevent damage to or loss of company and employee property. S/he will also assist in securing the safety of the library’s property, patrons, visitors, and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes routine rounds of the buildings and grounds by vehicle or walking. Watches and reports to shift supervisor irregularities such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes.
• Respond to building alarm notices.
• Report to the supervisor any unusual or suspicious condition detected. Completes preliminary investigation of complaints, disturbances, and thefts.
• Provides (written and oral) concise and factual reports of any investigative findings.
• Check incoming and outgoing packages as directed.
• Monitors entrances during the arrival and departure of employees at main shift changes.
• Open or lock doors, windows, and gates at proper times based on the building operating schedule and specific procedural requirements.
• Report to the supervisor any incidents of visitor, driver, or employee actions that could result in injury or loss to the library or employees.
• Acts as facility receptionist as required, including answering telephone calls and greeting visitors.
• Provides the first layer of Library customer service, including handling patron service requests and providing building directional layout.
• Operates and observes Library CCTV camera system view components as directed.
• Operates a two-way radio communication system following appropriate radio protocol.
• Other duties and project work assigned include, but are not limited to, committee representation and offsite ambassador duties.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or assigned by a supervisor.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or vocational school diploma

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two years of related experience in security, military, and law enforcement is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and write to review and complete required incident reports.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to verbally interact with library patrons, employees, and visitors effectively.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and drug test.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; running may be required to address and report emergency incidents.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work evenings, overnight, and weekends as required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, run, reach, climb stairs, bend, and work outdoors in inclement weather. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and company-paid disability plans.
• Company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library, visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online using this link.