University Archivist, University of Miami Libraries, Coral Gables, FL

Posted March 7, 2021

Description:

The University of Miami Libraries seeks nominations and applications for a collaborative, innovative, service-oriented professional to serve as University Archivist (UA).  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collection Strategies, the UA has curatorial responsibility for the official archival records and University focused collections of the University of Miami that make up the University Archives, the official institutional repository of records that document the history of the University of Miami.  The UA will develop and articulate a vision for the University Archives in the University’s 2nd century that accommodates new collection opportunities and formats while expanding documentation of under-represented groups in the campus community. The UA is the primary spokesperson for University history on behalf of University of Miami Libraries (UML).  The UA develops and implements public services related to the archives and the history of the University to provide access to the University Archives, including research and reference, instruction, and exhibition curation.  The UA develops collections through outreach to the University of Miami’s administration, faculty, and students, as well as with its Alumni communities.   In consultation with the Head of Manuscripts and Archives Management (MAM), the UA develops policies for acquisition, organization/processing, and access to University archival collections held by the Libraries. The UA advises University Administration, Schools, Colleges, Departments and Alumni communities on preservation and deposition of records and archives.  The UA will lead a signature project in developing the Libraries’ support for the University’s 2025 centennial observance.

How to Apply:

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