Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries Job Location: Apply By: 10/11/2026 Date Created: 09/22/2026

Job Announcement

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries is excited to invite applications from collaborative and creative candidates for the position of Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist The Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist is a two year, limited-term teaching faculty position that will manage the University Libraries’ unique Innovations in Jewish Life (IJL) archival collections, which document the work of individuals and groups who transformed the American Jewish experience from post-World War II to the present.

The IJL collections are co-stewarded by both the Libraries and CU’s Program in Jewish Studies (JWST). The position’s primary responsibilities include supporting collection development of the IJL collections, including appraisal, acquisition, and accessioning; leading Libraries instruction sessions with these materials for classes across campus units; participating in related ongoing grant‑funded activities co‑led by the Libraries and JWST; supporting Libraries and JWST fellowship programs and other opportunities for outreach and engagement with the IJL collections; and delivering reference services and student support for these collections. In close collaboration with other archivists in the University Libraries, the Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist will also process, arrange, and describe IJL archival collections, supervise student employees, interns, apprentices, and/or volunteers to assist with this work, and participate in weekly service point shifts in the Reading Room in Norlin Library.

This position is 100% librarianship; research and service duties are not required by this role. The Innovations in Jewish Life Archivist has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity and reports to the Head of the Distinctive Collections & Institutional Memory Unit. The Distinctive Collections & Institutional Memory Unit is part of the Collection and Archival Strategy Department which is part of the Research and Innovation Strategies Division. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart .

What We Require:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, or Public History with a focus or concentration in archives management;
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with archival collections;
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with and receive input from others while supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment;
• Experience applying professional best practices to the arrangement and description of archival collections, including using ArchivesSpace to create finding aids.

What You Will Need:

• Experience supporting or leading collection development activities for archival collections;
• Experience supporting or leading instruction, outreach, and/or engagement opportunities for archival collections;

What We Would Like You to Have:

• Experience conducting appraisal and accessioning of acquisitions of archival collections;
• Experience supporting relationships with donors of archival collections;
• Experience identifying and resolving preservation concerns for archival collections;
• Degree, coursework, or related professional experience in Religious Studies or Jewish Studies;
• Proficiency in Hebrew and/or Yiddish.

Who We Are

Mission

We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey.

Vision

An information-empowered world.

Values

Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work.

The University Libraries encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that person may be one who comes from a less traditional background. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do