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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@oakland.edu.


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



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Amanda Nichols Hess, Ph.D.
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