University Archivist - The Bancroft Library Job at University of California-Berk

Position overview

Position title: Associate Librarian-Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $77,631-$98,667.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: As early as January 2025. Start date is flexible.

Review timeline: This is a full-time potential career appointment.

Application Window

Open date: December 2, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a creative, self-motivated, user-oriented, and collaborative University Archivist to join the curatorial team in The Bancroft Library. Reporting to the head of the curatorial division, the University Archivist builds, stewards, promotes, and provides access to UC Berkeley's University Archives collection. Responsibilities include assessing collection needs, establishing collecting and processing priorities, and representing the collection area to the UC Berkeley community and the public.

The Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility. It serves a diverse campus community and comprises 20 campus libraries. The Bancroft Library is one of the largest libraries of rare materials in the West.

Responsibilities

• Direct and set strategic priorities for the University Archives program.
• Identify, appraise, and acquire records that document the history of UC Berkeley.
• Work closely with university offices to transfer institutional records to the University Archives.
• Collaborate with curatorial colleagues on collection development policies.
• Promote and facilitate access and use of University Archives collections.
• Provide research assistance and instruction to internal and external constituents.
• Answer reference questions from UC Berkeley faculty, students, and researchers.
• Serve as principal curator for the library's Rowell Exhibition Cases.
• Assist in fundraising and grant activities.
• Contribute to the national and international reputation of the Bancroft and UC Berkeley Library.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance and work effectively in a shared decision-making environment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Advanced degree.
• Three or more years working with archival materials.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years experience with institutional archives in an academic setting.
• Familiarity with copyright law and regulations relevant to institutional records.
• Experience with collection development and archival processing.
• Knowledge of acquiring and providing access to born-digital collections.
• Experience with research and reference services.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: Apply here

Help contact: richard.brown@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job location: Berkeley, CA