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ARCHIVIST, DIGITAL PROJECTS & OUTREACH

York University Libraries invite applications for the position of 
Archivist with the Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections.  The 
successful candidate will be responsible for the stewardship of digital 
assets including the management of born-digital records and the creation 
of digital collections from analog documents (such as sound and moving 
image recordings, photographs and textual materials), as well as 
processing records in a wide variety of other media.  This is a 
tenure-track position for an archivist with up to three years of 
post-graduate experience.

York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic 
experience in Toronto, Canada's most multicultural city. York is at the 
centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 
faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the 
unexpected. The Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections is a 
department of York University Libraries holding over 700 metres of 
university records; over 2,400 metres of private and institutional 
papers and an extensive collection of non-textual materials. Special 
Collections has over 20,000 volumes of published Canadiana, including 
Canadian pamphlets.  Additional information on holdings and services can 
be found at: 
http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/ArchivesSpecialCollections/index.htm

Responsibilities:
The Archivist works within a collaborative and team environment. The 
incumbent will be an enthusiastic and innovative individual who 
demonstrates leadership in the creation, development, maintenance and 
support of digital archival holdings.  He/she will work closely with the 
Digital Initiatives Librarian to develop and implement policies and 
procedures for the capture, storage and long-term accessibility of these 
holdings. Working with the Web Librarian, the successful candidate will 
provide leadership in the development, management and maintenance of the 
departmental web presence. He/she will show leadership in the 
development and implementation of a communications/outreach plan for the 
Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections. Assists the Head with 
securing grants and other funding to support digital projects. He/she 
will be regularly involved in the provision of reference and research 
services as well as in the appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, 
RAD-based description, and physical processing of private papers and 
university records. Will participate in instruction of undergraduate and 
graduate students in the use of archival holdings.  The incumbent will 
be committed to scholarship, professional development and service.

Qualifications:
•	Master’s in archival studies from a graduate programme conforming to 
the Association of Canadian Archivists’ Guidelines for the Development 
of a Two-Year Curriculum for a Master’s of Archival Studies, or MLS (or 
equivalent) with concentration in professional archival education
•	Up to three years of professional archival experience in an 
established archive, preferably in an academic setting
•	Demonstrated experience in using computer applications for the 
management of archival holdings and the creation of digital documents 
for outreach via virtual exhibits, blogs etc.
•	Awareness of funding opportunities and of the grant-writing process
•	Demonstrated experience in the creation of promotional materials for 
cultural programming (preferably archives)
•	Demonstrated knowledge of media conversion technologies
•	Demonstrated knowledge of the creation and management of electronic 
records
•	Demonstrated project management skills
•	Excellent oral and written communication and instruction skills
•	Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
•	Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
•	Ability to manage a complex workload in a timely, effective manner 
with minimum supervision
•	In-depth knowledge of current trends and issues in archives, including 
RAD and EAD
•	Knowledge of French is an asset.

Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of 
the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit 
(http://www.yufa.org/). The appointment, to commence March 1, 2009, is 
subject to budgetary approval. Salary and benefits are competitive.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative 
Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs 
or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 
416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, 
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Campus resources include an on-site daycare centre, a women's centre, a 
race and ethnic relations centre, a sexual harassment centre, 
initiatives in support of sexual and gender diversity, and a wellness 
centre. York University encourages attitudes of respect and 
non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, 
regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Preference will be given to applications received before January 5, 
2009. Applications including a covering letter relating qualifications 
to requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae and the name 
of three referees should be sent to:

Chair, Archivist Appointment Committee
York University, Scott Library, Room 310
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5451 (fax)

Applications should be sent by mail, or by fax with a hardcopy 
following. We will not accept applications sent by e-mail.




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Suzanne Dubeau, MISt
Assistant Head, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections
York University
305 Scott Library, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5442  FAX (416) 650-8039