[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Assistant Professor, Archives and Special Collections Librarian, Oakland University Libraries

[Amanda Nichols Hess]

**Please excuse cross-postings**


Oakland University’s Kresge Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and
service-oriented individual to join us as an Assistant Professor, Archives
and Special Collections Librarian to sustain our university archives and
care for our special collections. Successful applicants for this position
will possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and research
support and will demonstrate knowledge of archives management and special
collections maintenance. This position is an important liaison to community
partners and donors. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a
commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Responsibilities include:


   - Outreach to university offices, alumni, and the local community in
   support of the mission of OU Archives and Special Collections (ASC) and
   University Libraries
   - Facilitating the care and management of ASC materials, including but
   not limited to their accessioning, processing, preservation, storage, and
   deaccessioning
   - Collection development of primary-source donations and acquisitions
   relating to the history and function of the university
   - Arranging, describing, and enhancing the discoverability of ASC
   collections using ArchivesSpace and other methods
   - Developing and communicating policies for both ASC and the management
   of University records
   - Planning and facilitating instruction using archival collections
   - Leading the planning, coordination, and maintenance of ASC exhibits,
   both physical and online
   - Participating in the library’s faculty liaison program in support of
   other university academic units
   - Contributing to broader scholarly conversations through publications
   and presentations
   - Participating in library, university, and professional service
   activities

Minimum qualifications:


   - Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited
   program.
   - Experience with archives management

This is a tenure-track faculty position with an eight-month schedule;
attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance, scholarship, and
service. Salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland
University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF retirement
plans.


Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2025 and will continue
until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Helen
Levenson, Archives and Special Collections Librarian Search Committee
Chair, hlevenson at oakland.edu.


For more information, and to apply online, please see full posting at
https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/33026



-- 
Amanda Nichols Hess, Ph.D.
she / her
Professor
Coordinator of Instruction and Research Help
*My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel
obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours.*

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Oakland University Libraries
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(248) 370.2487 | nichols at oakland.edu

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