Serve as the primary point of contact for university units and individual donors regarding the appraisal and transfer of archival records.

Accession, arrange and describe manuscript and archival collections in all formats in accordance with professional standards and best practices to ensure efficient arrangement and description of university records.

Under direction of the SCUA Associate Director, lead and implement the development of an archival records management program that includes appraising and facilitating the transfer and storage of inactive records from university departments and offices, and the collecting of electronic records.

Promote engagement with the collections, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other external partners.

Provide reference and instruction services to members of the Colgate community and other researchers.

In addition to specific job responsibilities, all library faculty:

• Participate in University governance, which includes appointed and elected committees and other University service opportunities.
• Conduct research and pursue scholarship of appropriate and pertinent professional focus.
• Demonstrate an active commitment to the library or archival profession.

Salary Information

The minimum starting salary is $65,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Materials and Deadline

Review of applications will begin on September 21st, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information of three references through Interfolio .

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to Collections Services, Records Management, and/or Outreach and Engagement might create an inclusive educational environment.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the University Libraries can be found here .

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics

The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported:

Crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and

Fires that occurred in student housing facilities.

The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via email at cusafety@colgate.edu .

Serve as the primary point of contact for university units and individual donors regarding the appraisal and transfer of archival records.

Accession, arrange and describe manuscript and archival collections in all formats in accordance with professional standards and best practices to ensure efficient arrangement and description of university records.

Under direction of the SCUA Associate Director, lead and implement the development of an archival records management program that includes appraising and facilitating the transfer and storage of inactive records from university departments and offices, and the collecting of electronic records.

Promote engagement with the collections, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other external partners.

Provide reference and instruction services to members of the Colgate community and other researchers.

In addition to specific job responsibilities, all library faculty:

• Participate in University governance, which includes appointed and elected committees and other University service opportunities.
• Conduct research and pursue scholarship of appropriate and pertinent professional focus.
• Demonstrate an active commitment to the library or archival profession.

Salary Information

The minimum starting salary is $65,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Materials and Deadline

Review of applications will begin on September 21st, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information of three references through Interfolio .

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to Collections Services, Records Management, and/or Outreach and Engagement might create an inclusive educational environment.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the University Libraries can be found here .

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics

The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported:

Crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and

Fires that occurred in student housing facilities.

The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via email at cusafety@colgate.edu .