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Archivist Jobs in Toronto, Ontario at University of Toronto
Title: Archivist
Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date Posted:03/25/2024
Req ID:36577
Faculty/Division:UofT Scarborough
Department:UTSC:Library User Services & Collections
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number:00038631
DescriptionAbout us:The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials in many formats. The library offers an extensive reference and research service and holds a local collection of about 400,000 print items, journal subscriptions, sound recordings, videos and films, a leisure reading collection, special research and archival collections. The library’s collections are complemented by our services and professional staff of librarians and technicians that support the daily operation of a library that is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion to help create a truly rich and engaging academic experience.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Your OpportunityBe a part of the UTSC Library team!
The University of Toronto Scarborough Library offers a dynamic and professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork and a shared commitment to customer service. This position will collaborate extensively with various Library units in offering innovative and comprehensive solutions for a variety of Library initiatives. Our core mission is to support the learning, teaching and research needs of all UTSC undergraduate and graduate programs.
Reporting to the Collections Librarian, your role as Archivist is responsible for contributing to and creating archival policies, procedures, and standards for the use, storage, and preservation of materials for archives and special collections belonging to the UTSC Library. You will also assist with the accession, arrangement, description, preservation and storage of the Library’s archives, including original descriptive cataloguing of resources and archive materials, and provide relevant information for the development of promotional materials. You will reproduce materials from the library collection and create metadata. In addition, you will foster positive relationships in working with donors to acquire materials, including probing for information, preparing deed of gift, and drafting gift agreements.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Implementing plans and process improvements for archival activities
Verifying that metadata has been entered according to established industry standards
Meeting with potential donors to assess materials and reach agreement on the donation …
