Archivist (Term)

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Archivist (Term)

Department

UBC Library I Rare Books and Special Collections (Katherine Kalsbeek)

Posting End Date

September 10, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

September 30, 2026

$6996.25 - $7210.00/month

Archivist (Term)

RBSC, University Archives, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus

Full-time, Without review

Anticipated Start Date: September, 2025

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University Archives (UA)

The University Archives (UA) serves as the central repository for recorded data in all formats created by, for, and about the University of British Columbia. The University Archives’ mandate is to identify, select, preserve and make available for use the University's permanently valuable records.

Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC)

The Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) Division holds and manages the majority of the Library’s rare books, maps, and manuscripts with a special emphasis on material related to the history of British Columbia and Western Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RBSC and UA are pleased to post two Archivist (term) positions, one devoted to each of the two departments. One of these term appointments is designated to cover a leave replacement.

Working with other professional archivists on staff, the Term Archivists are responsible for the appraisal, arrangement, and description of materials currently in the RBSC and UA backlogs and participate in other records-related activities as appropriate.

These positions may also provide reference and instruction related to RBSC and UA collections; participate in the development of policies and procedures; and participate in Library committees and working groups, especially those related to RBSC and UA collections and services.

These positions report to the Head, Rare Books and Special Collections. Works closely with other professional archivists and support staff in the University Archives and Rare Books and Special Collections. As part of reference and instructional duties or during participation in working groups, the position may interact with faculty, students, staff, and the public. They will support archival projects involving Work Learn student assistants.

This position is in-person at a UBC location.

Please visit the

UBC careers website

to view the full position description and on how to apply.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

These positions report to the Head, Rare Books and Special Collections. Works closely with other professional archivists and support staff in the University Archives and Rare Books and Special Collections. As part of reference and instructional duties or during participation in working groups, the position may interact with faculty, students, staff, and the public. They will support archival projects involving Work Learn student assistants.

DUTIES

COLLECTIONS

In conjunction with other professional archival staff, the Term Archivists are primarily responsible for processing archival materials in all formats (textual, photographic, audio-visual, and digital) currently held in the RBSC and UA backlogs. More specifically, the responsibilities of the Term Archivists include:

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