Classified Ad Title:
Special Collections and University Archivist

Post Date
10/24/2025

Expiration Date
11/21/2025

Details:
Summary: This role will be responsible for oversight of the library’s Special Collections and University Archives which includes collection management, providing researchers with access to materials, and teaching library instruction. This position will also be responsible for library exhibitions and displays. This position will support the JCU community by raising awareness of and providing access to the library’s unique and rare collections.

Duties and Responsibilities

Special Collections
*Manage the Grasselli Library’s G.K. Chesterton Special Collections Reading Room and collection, including ensuring proper storage, treatment, and preservation of the library’s collection of rare books and other unique materials.
*Actively contribute to the organization, description, classification, and deaccessioning of the collections in accordance with established and evolving standards.
*Conduct reference and research requests with JCU community and visitors related to items in special collections.
*Teach course-integrated classes and workshops using materials from special collections.

Archives
*Manage the University Archives and other materials related to the history of the university, including ensuring proper storage, treatment, and preservation of the University Archives.
*Oversee accession, organization, and description of University Archives collections in all formats according to archival standards.
*Engage with JCU offices and organizations to collect materials.
*Conduct reference and research requests with JCU community and visitors related to items in the archives.
*Teach course-integrated classes and workshops using materials from the archives.

Library Gallery and Displays
*Plan and develop library exhibits with internal and external constituencies
*Oversee curation of Hetzel Family Gallery exhibits and other library displays
*Develop library outreach and programming related to exhibitions and displays

For more detailed information about the role, please see job posting https://jcu.peopleadmin.com/postings/3925

Contact:
Julia Warga

Email:
jwarga@jcu.edu

Website:
https://jcu.peopleadmin.com/postings/3925