Hybrid Archivist for Innovations in Jewish Life

Digital Library Federation; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries leads, processes, and describes the IJL archival collections created to document the postwar American Jewish experience. The role includes collection development, processing, instruction, and outreach, with supervision of student workers and coordination with the JWST program.

Hybrid work arrangements are available. The position focuses on librarianship tasks rather than research and service duties, reporting to

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, or Public History with a focus in archives management.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with archival collections.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to develop partnerships and engage with diverse communities.
• Experience using ArchivesSpace to create finding aids.

Responsibilities

• Manage IJL archival collections including appraisal, acquisition, and accessioning.
• Lead Libraries instruction sessions with IJL materials across campus units.
• Support fellowship programs and outreach related to IJL collections.
• Deliver reference services for IJL collections and supervise student workers.
• Collaborate with other archivists and participate in weekly service point shifts.

Skills

Archives management

Collaborative partnerships

Instruction experience

Reference services

Donor relations

Education

Religious Studies/Jewish Studies background

Hebrew/Yiddish language proficiency

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

The Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist at University of Colorado Boulder Libraries leads, processes, and describes the IJL archival collections created to document the postwar American Jewish experience. The role includes collection development, processing, instruction, and outreach, with supervision of student workers and coordination with the JWST program.

Hybrid work arrangements are available. The position focuses on librarianship tasks rather than research and service duties, reporting to