Archivist, 5 Month Limited Term Appointment - Wolfville, Canada - Acadia University

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Vaughan Memorial Library & Esther Clark Wright Archives

Archivist (Archivist I, II, or III)

Full-time 5-month Contractually Limited Term (CLT) Appointment
**(January 15-June 15, 2024)
**Acadia University and the Library & Archives acknowledge that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded
territory of the Mi'kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the
Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm
the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for
what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually
learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As
faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and work in Mi'kma'ki. We recognize that without action, an
acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among
its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with
disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any

About Acadia University:
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada's premier undergraduate institutions,
offering a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions. Academic innovation and a technology
- rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive
workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley.

As outlined in the 16th Collective Agreement between the Faculty Association and the Board of Governors, faculty
receive a range of benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, yearly professional development funds,
dental/vision insurance, health insurance to complement the public system, and internal research funding
opportunities. The salary range is $67,142-$113,312 _per annum_, pro-rated to $27,976-$47,213 for five months.

About the Library & Archives:
Located at the heart of the campus, the Library & Archives is the research centre
for students and faculty and is committed to providing the highest standard of programs, services, and resources in
support of learning, teaching, research and scholarly communication. The Library & Archives supports the
University's teaching and research programs in the Faculties of Arts, Pure and Applied Science, Professional
Studies, and Theology. The Esther Clark Wright Archives opened in 1989 and holds university records, Acadia
theses, Annapolis Valley records, and the Atlantic Baptist Archives. Acadia's Special Collections and archival
holdings are heavily used by Acadia students and faculty and by researchers from around the world.

The
Esther Clark Wright Archives is seeking an Archivist to provide information services and perform
telephone, and in person at the Kirkconnell Room reference desk. Collections work includes acquiring archival
material received at the Kirkconnell Room reference desk, processing archival fonds, and advising on digital content.

Archivists at Acadia are primarily responsible for mobilizing knowledge through the preservation of archival
records, the provision of access to those records, teaching information literacy, delivering information services, and
managing the development of the archival collection. As faculty members, archivists are expected to participate in
scholarly activities (e.g. research, conferences) as well as service to the university and the profession.

Academic Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Archival Science and/or Library, Information from a school accredited by the American

Library Association (or equivalent accrediting body) OR an equivalent relevant degree. Students currently
enrolled in a relevant degree program who will have fully completed the requirements of their program for
graduation on or before December 31, 2023 are considered eligible to apply.

Required Qualifications:

- knowledge of standards for archival description
- demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
- ability to engage professionally with students, staff, faculty, senior administrators, external researchers, and

members of the general public

Desired Qualifications:

- work experience in archives
- knowledge of Atlantic Baptist history
- knowledge of Annapolis Valley history
- familiarity with Islandora

include the following:
- cover letter addressed to Erin Patterson, Head of Research Services;
- current curriculum vitae;

Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender
identity or gender express