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 energetic 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 environment




- 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 collaborative and scholarly environment at York University.

📌 York University's Adjunct Archivist Role (Toronto)
🏢 Black Caucus of the American Library Association
📍 Toronto