Posted September 15, 2023
Description: Located in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges with 3,000 undergraduates and 200 graduates. Established in 1831, Wesleyan is known for its rich, open, and interdisciplinary curriculum. We have a long-standing commitment to creating a dynamically diverse campus comprised of students from all racial, ethnic, cultural, and…
Posted September 8, 2023
The Archivist for Special Collections and University Archives provides managerial and curatorial oversight of the University Archives, with particular emphasis on the following activities: assuring intellectual control and access, collection development, the provision of research services, and collection preservation. The Archivist is responsible for carrying out the processing of archival collections, including the creation and updating of the Archives Processing Manual….
Posted September 1, 2023
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of allstudents, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leadinginnovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world.Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking,pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverseinterpersonal…
Posted August 23, 2023
The Indiana University Libraries invites applications for a Special Collections Archivist as a part of the IU Libraries’ third cohort of the Diversity Residency Program. Designed for a new or early-career individual, this three-year appointed position provides opportunities for the incumbent to apply professional knowledge and skills, develop a professional network, and gain valuable experience…
Posted August 22, 2023
Job Description The Boston University Libraries seek an Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Special Collections to provide administrative oversight to, coordinate operations of, and support deep researcher engagement with BU’s distinctive collections and institutional archives in both physical and digital formats. Reporting to the University Librarian, the AUL for Special Collections is a new leadership…
Posted August 19, 2023
Reporting to the Research Services Librarian at Houghton Library, the Reference Archivist/Librarian provides reference and research services and develops online guides, web pages, and other tools designed to enhance the discovery, use, and understanding of Harvard University Archives and Houghton Library’s collections. They should demonstrate a strong service orientation with the ability to interact positively…
Posted July 25, 2023
Processes Special Collections materials and creates finding aids. Assists with cataloging materials inspecial formats and new acquisitions. Assists with Special Collections acquisitions. Collaborates withSpecial Collections Reference Librarian and Preservation Librarian in collection management andmaintenance. Assists in providing reference and information services to patrons. Assists in curation oflibrary displays. Assist with tours, creates programming and presentations…
Posted June 10, 2023
This position increases access to historic materials in the collections, while also designing and facilitating creative and high-impact learning opportunities through community-building, exhibition support, instruction, and innovative outreach. This individual will be the primary rare book cataloger and provide exhibition support by creating custom supports and exhibition labels. Depending on interest and skills, this individual…
Posted May 31, 2023
Position SummaryThe Archivist/Assistant Director assists the Library Director in the management of various activities and operations within the library as well as manages the library’s archives and special collections at the direction of the Library Director. Activities may include but not limited to managing and providing access to archival collections adhering to professional best practices,…
Posted May 18, 2023
The Cataloging & Metadata Department of the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press seeks a dynamic early career librarian to perform original and complex copy cataloging and authority work for special collections materials across multiple formats and languages. The Special Collections Cataloging Unit is a 4-member team that provides description and access to Special…
