Curator for Women in Politics Collections - Bancroft

Carl Acrl; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,162 - 95,010; Full time

Job summary

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a Curator for its Women in Politics collections. The Associate Librarian will steward, develop, and interpret holdings related to women in politics in the United States, from the 19th century onward, coordinating with donors, instructors, and campus partners.

With oversight from the Bancroft Library Director, this role shapes collections strategy, conducts research on strengths and gaps, and advances inclusive access while collaborating across units for

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program as required.
• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with donor relations and collaborative program work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward collections documenting women in politics across multiple formats.
• Identify gaps, build donor relationships, and plan strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with Oral History Center, Bancroft staff, and UC Berkeley Library system.
• Engage in teaching, outreach, exhibitions, and public programming related to the collections.
• Coordinate with external partners and across campuses to advance accessibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Donor relations

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree

MLS degree

Job description

The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley seeks a Curator for its Women in Politics collections. The Associate Librarian will steward, develop, and interpret holdings related to women in politics in the United States, from the 19th century onward, coordinating with donors, instructors, and campus partners.

With oversight from the Bancroft Library Director, this role shapes collections strategy, conducts research on strengths and gaps, and advances inclusive access while collaborating across units for