<p>How to Apply</p> <p>A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and a resume as one PDF file (due to system limitations).</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Bentley Historical Library seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Archivist for University Archives and Records to support the Library's fieldwork and collection development for the University of Michigan's archives. The position supports documentation of the University's diverse and evolving history by building relationships with administrative units, faculty, staff, student organizations, alumni, and affiliated individuals.</p> <p>Working within the University Archives and Records Program (UARP) in the Collections Team and reporting to the Associate Director for Collections, the Archivist identifies, appraises, and acquires records and personal papers that reflect the university's teaching, research, and community impact. This position will sustain the success of earlier acquisition work with university records while critically exploring new and emerging areas for future collecting. The Archivist will collect materials in all formats, including digital, and ensure that archival transfers and records management practices align with the Bentley's mission and university policies.</p> <p>This role contributes to Bentley's commitment to ensuring that the full scope of university life (administrative, academic, research, and cultural) is represented and preserved for future generations.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>The Bentley Historical Library, a vital part of the University of Michigan, is dedicated to collecting and promoting the study of the histories of the State of Michigan and the University of Michigan. Open to the public without fee, the Library welcomes researchers of all backgrounds. With over 11,000 research collections, including the papers of Michigan governors, records of student and faculty life, and the complete historical archive of Michigan's intercollegiate athletics, the Bentley provides a rich resource for historical research. The Library features a state-of-the-art conservation lab where expert archivists and conservators teach and preserve materials such as books, maps, and architectural drawings. Additionally, the historic Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory on the University's central campus is a division of the Library, further enhancing its resources and outreach.</p> <p>For more information, please visit our website: bentley.umich.edu</p>