Curator, African American Experience Collections

Certifiedarchivists; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Curator of African American Experience Collections. The role requires building collections that reflect the African American experience in Kansas, engaging with community members, and collaborating with university faculty to enhance teaching and research. Qualified candidates should possess a relevant master’s degree and have significant experience in outreach and archival practices. The anticipated start date for the position is April 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent required.
• Experience in community outreach, especially with African American communities.
• Familiarity with archival practices and digitization processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop African American Experience collections through community engagement.
• Provide instructional and outreach programming related to collections.
• Collaborate with faculty for library instruction and student engagement.

Skills

Community engagement

Collaboration

Outreach

Public speaking

Education

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science

PhD in library and information science

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Curator of African American Experience Collections. The role requires building collections that reflect the African American experience in Kansas, engaging with community members, and collaborating with university faculty to enhance teaching and research. Qualified candidates should possess a relevant master’s degree and have significant experience in outreach and archival practices. The anticipated start date for the position is April 6, 2026.