Join the Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections at York University as an Adjunct Archivist focused on the Irving Abella Fonds. This one-year contract role involves archival arrangement and description work. This position begins January 1, 2027, and requires a Master’s in archival studies or library information sciences.

You will bring at least one year of archival experience to a team within a small yet agile department focused on Canadian Jewish Studies. Your primary responsibility will be the appraisal and arrangement of Dr.

Irving

Abella's archives, alongside a variety of departmental tasks. Key Responsibilities:
Organize and describe archival records of Irving Abella
Provide archival reference services in an academic setting




Contribute to metadata creation for digitized materials
Participate in Libraries’ committees and activities
Engage in professional development and contribute to scholarship Requirements:
Master’s degree in archival studies or library sciences
Minimum one year professional archives experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to process records independently and collaboratively
Detail-oriented with project management capabilities Elevate your archival skills while working with invaluable records in a team-oriented and scholarly environment at York University.

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