Curator of Historical Records and Collections

4 days ago

Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time
Job Description

The Curator of Historical Records and Collections at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is responsible for overseeing the entire scope of collections and service operations for WPI's Institutional Archives, Manuscripts, Rare Books, and Art & Objects. This includes establishing intellectual control of archival materials based on archival theory and research needs, providing public services to students, faculty, and scholars, developing a strong collection of library materials, and curating WPI's world-class collection of material related to English novelist Charles Dickens.

Responsibilities
  • Establish intellectual control of archival materials based on archival theory and research needs, including preservation, arrangement, description, and creation of finding aids.
  • Provide public services to students, faculty, and scholars by offering research guidance, answering reference questions, developing research guides, and facilitating the reproduction of materials.
  • Develop a strong collection of library materials and primary sources for research use by conducting outreach to faculty, administrators, and donors and by assessing the historical research value of potential acquisitions.
  • Curate WPI's world-class collection of material related to English novelist Charles Dickens.
  • Participate in other department activities and projects such as writing grants, initiating digital projects, and engaging in multi-institutional collaboration.
  • Promote, publicize, and expand awareness of collections through exhibits, programs, written materials, displays, public lectures, workshops, tours, and other methods.
  • Oversee the growth and stewardship of the Rare Books Collection.
  • Establish new personal and corporate names and uniform titles, with appropriate cross-references, for inclusion in the name authority file. Where appropriate, revise existing authority records.
Leadership and Management
  • Train, mentor, support, and guide staff in developing and managing projects and services, including two professional archivists and student employees.
  • Develop written performance expectations for staff; evaluate their performance and counsel them on the provision of high-quality service, on professional development, and professional reading, and writing.
  • As a member of the Library Leadership Team (LLT), regularly confer on current service programs, budgeting, staff development, strengthening resources, long-range planning, and other matters affecting the quality of WPI Archives & Special Collections and the Gordon Library.
Stewardship of WPI's Digital Collections and Exhibitions
  • Digital WPI – serve as part of the steering committee responsible for creating policies, providing end-user support, and determining strategic goals for WPI's open-source digital repository.
  • Digital Exhibits – Create digital exhibits that showcase WPI's history and culture on both Digital WPI's Spotlight repository as well as other resources including but not limited to Omeka and WordPress.
  • Exhibits – Research, plan, and install physical exhibits on campus and at special events off campus.
  • Artwork – Serve as ex-officio member of Board of Trustee's Campus Art Committee. Oversee the curation and installation of WPI's campus art collection.
  • Managing digitization requests and supporting digitization projects.
Providing Expert Institutional and Leadership Support
  • Regularly write articles or serve as a resource on articles written about WPI Archives & Special Collections.
  • Develop and present public programs to increase awareness of WPI's unique collections and history.
  • Provide support to marketing and advancement engagement efforts, preparing and delivering personalized orientations and meetings with donors, alumni, and visitors both on campus and through off-campus visits.
  • Provide confidential and timely research and evidence on WPI history, documentary records, and precedent to support campus leadership up to and including the Office of the President and the Board of Trustees.
  • Consult with campus leaders and departments to provide guidance on the disposition and care for historic objects, works of art, records, and materials under their care, and determine which materials are appropriate for transfer to the Archives.
Library, Professional, and Community Engagement
  • Participate in providing direct services to library users and customers or providing informed referrals.
  • Participate in collaborative library programs and activities including outreach events, strategic and annual planning, and collaborations with university community offices and student groups.
  • Participate in and contribute to WPI committees, initiatives, and goals contributing to WPI and library strategic initiatives.
  • Engage in and contribute to the profession through continuing learning, service, research, presentations, or professional communications.

$84,000 - $98,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range has been estimated considering the location, industry standards, and the company overview provided.

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