Boulder, Colorado, United States Hybrid Employment

University of Colorado Boulder is hiring a Music & Recorded Sound Archivist

About the Role

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries is hiring a Music & Recorded Sound Archivist for a faculty position. This role is responsible for appraising, processing, and providing access to extensive archival music and recorded sound collections, with a focus on amplifying under-represented voices and developing workflows to improve access to these materials.

What You'll Do

  • Appraise, process, and provide access to extensive archival music and recorded sound collections held by the University Libraries and the American Music Research Center.
  • Amplify under-represented voices to tell more inclusive stories featuring the Libraries’ unique and growing archival collections.
  • Independently prioritize and complete archival processing in coordination with library personnel and established processes.
  • Develop and implement plans for the continued evaluation and augmentation of workflows impacting access to these materials.
  • Maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance.

Team & Environment

This position is part of the Archival and Metadata Processing (AMP) section, which is part of the Resource Description Services (RDS) Team at the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, within the Research & Innovation Strategies Chapter. You will report to the Section Head of Archival and Metadata Processing (AMP).

Work Mode

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Skills
archival managementmusic collectionsrecorded soundcatalogingpreservationmetadata standardsdigital archivescollection developmentreference servicesoutreach
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University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries' Archives hold internationally renowned manuscript, photograph, records and media collections relating to the history of CU Boulder, the state of Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West, and transnational subjects, including American popular and classical music.

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Department Education services
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Posted 14 days ago