University at Buffalo
Institution/Company Organization Type - Academic
Position Title - Instruction and Collections Archivist, Special Collections
Position Type - Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits - Yes
Salary Range - $56, 000 - $65,000
Is ACA Certification required or preferred?
Able to apply if a provisional CA or agree to take CA exam within 1 year of hire - Yes
Instruction and Collections Archivist, Special Collections
Position Information
Position Title: Instruction and Collections Archivist, Special Collections
Department: Communications & Distinctive Collections
Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/6128322
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The https://library.buffalo.edu/specialcollections/ of the https://library.buffalo.edu/ seeks a creative, collaborative, and self-motivated applicant for the position of Instruction and Collections Archivist in the University Archives. Founded in 1964, the University Archives houses collections significant to the university dating back to 1846, as well as over 200 diverse manuscript collections detailing the history of the surrounding WNY community.
The Instruction and Collections Archivist will provide advanced archival primary source instruction and engage with campus communities to increase the University Archives’ presence as a teaching archive. This individual will take the lead in developing instructional programs for students and faculty across disciplines that highlight archival materials within the University Archives. The Instruction and Collections Archivist will form partnerships throughout the university and assist in processing archival collections in accordance with accepted standards and best practices.
Primary duties will include:
• Designing and providing dynamic instruction and collection support including teaching introductory and special-topic graduate and undergraduate classes.
• Developing innovative programs to engage faculty members in archival course development.
• Supporting faculty, visiting scholars, and students in their research.
• Developing engagement activities and communication to promote the University Archives’ resources and services to the university community.
• Leading departmental collaboration, community outreach, public presentations and tours for individuals and groups.
• Following national and local best practices when evaluating, appraising, and describing the archival and manuscript collections for University Archives.
• Supervising semester-based student assistants related to University Archives manuscript and archival collection processing.
• Demonstrating commitment to continued professional growth and active participation in professional activities and service.
The Instruction and Collections Archivist will be appointed at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian and will report to the University Archivist.
The University Libraries is a welcoming multicultural environment that serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons. Our employees, services, collections, and policies honor and reflect this diversity, and we invite individuals whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization to apply.
About the University Libraries
SUNY’s largest academic research library offers an outstanding array of information resources, technologies, services, and people to support academic achievement. The Libraries play a vital role in the academic success of our students, the teaching and research of our faculty, and the intellectual pursuits of our alumni and community members. Our broad selection of digital and print resources, innovative services, and expert staff support scholarly and creative achievements in new and exciting ways.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the http://buffalo.edu/.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in library and information science, or equivalent, from an ALA -accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Experience working in special collections, archives, museums, or cultural heritage settings.
• Ability to prioritize projects, work on several projects simultaneously, work independently, and collaborate with library colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of the ability to do research, publication, and service consonant with the University at Buffalo’s standards for tenure and promotion.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity in organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience providing archival primary source instruction for students, faculty, staff, and local and global research communities, with in-person classroom teaching preferred.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with students, faculty, and patrons from diverse backgrounds and holding a diverse range of knowledge in a complex academic environment.
• Familiarity with conservation, preservation, collection management and security practices relating to special collections.
• Experience in processing archival collections.
• Knowledge of DACS , EAD , and ArchivesSpace or a related archival management system.
• Experience supervising student workers or volunteers.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$57,899 - $61,000
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply via UB Jobs.
Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full-time capacity without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement.
In your cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals. All candidates who are contacted by the search committee should be prepared to discuss how they see themselves contributing to the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
Candidates invited for final interviews will be expected to give a short presentation to faculty and staff of the University Libraries. We are currently reviewing applications and anticipate filling this position by September 2025.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Jesse Meyer
Contact's Pronouns: he/him/his
Contact's Title: Libraries HR Officer
Contact's Email: ublibjob@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-1318
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled