Seattle, WA: Photographs & Visual Materials Archivist, University of Washington

Job Opening Title:
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VISUAL MATERIALS ARCHIVIST

Name of Employer:
University of Washington Libraries

Job Site Location (City, State) :
Seattle, WA

Application Deadline:
1/02/2025

Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree with an archival focus or a domain specific field

Years of experience required:
1 year of archival work experience

Salary Range:
$5,953 – $7,500 per month

Job Opening URL:
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=241041&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The UW Libraries has an outstanding opportunity for a Photographs and Visual Materials Archivist.

Under the general direction of the Director of Special Collections, the Photographs and Visual Materials Archivist works to manage, preserve and provide access to a large and growing collection of visual materials (photographs-analog and digital, graphics, drawings, paintings, architectural blueprints, posters, menus, postcards, etc. but excluding film and video) that serves as a resource for scholarship and study for faculty, staff, and students, as well as for national and international researchers. Processing, reformatting, and providing access to our collections will require creative problem-solving, curiosity and a collaborative approach.

The UW Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with extensive collections in print, electronic, and other formats. Providing services to three campuses, the UW Libraries also plays a significant leadership role regionally and throughout the profession. The UW Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, collaborative approaches, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff.