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The University of Michigan Inclusive History Project, School of Information, and Bentley Historical Library are excited to announce that they will host the Communities in Conversation: Towards Community-Based, Shared Stewardship symposium on May 21, 2026 on the campus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  The symposium is part of the Towards Community-Based, Shared Stewardship project and brings together practitioners from around Michigan to discuss how they are re-envisioning and re-connecting collections to communities in engaging and ethical ways. We are working to develop a paradigm of “shared stewardship.” 

When the Smithsonian adopted a Shared Stewardship and Ethical Returns policy in 2022, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian, described the policy as “a cultural shift in our concepts of possession, ownership, and stewardship of collections.” The Smithsonian’s new policy is designed to address the harm caused by the museum’s past extractive practices and engage, consult, and work collaboratively with descendants and communities represented in their collections.  This symposium is part of the University of Michigan's effort to apply these principles to archival collections

The day-long event is free and open the public.  Online and in-person attendance options are available.  If you are interested in attending, the registration form is now available.  Please note that if you plan to attend online, you must also register for the Zoom webinar.

History House Studio- New Online Course 

BASICS TO GENEALOGY RESEARCH 

Begins May 11, 2026 

4-weeks, Online and Asynchronous 
Earns a Certificate and 1 CEU

Get 3 months of access to course materials 

Learn strategies for your personal research projects, or for professional development - Special Collections Librarians, Archivists, and other professionals in working with patrons. 

DETAILS & REGISTRATION: 
https://preservethis.org/p/genealogy-spring 

Are you ready to discover your roots? 

Facilitator- Kristina Mullenix (she/her/ella) 
https://historyhousestudio.com 
Instagram @AlabamaStorykeeper 

Delta College is seeking applications for the position of Archives Intern. The paid internship will engage graduate students looking to develop professional skills in archival work including appraisal, arrangement, description, conservation, and digitization. The archives intern will assist in making collections available for use by Delta College faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community.

 

Delta College is committed to providing students pursuing a graduate degree with a concentration in archives an excellent opportunity to participate in a comprehensive internship program.

 

For more information and to apply please visit the full position posting.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, SAA is developing an online exhibit that showcases the nationʻs rich, diverse, and challenging histories through the materials we care for in our repositories. We invite archival repositories across the states and territories to contribute one digital/digitized item to this exhibition. You can find more information about the initiative and the submission process on SAAʻs website. 

Folks who responded to the survey SAA circulated in October should have received an email with a Preservica upload link and a link to a metadata form. If you did not respond to the survey (or didnʻt get the link) but still want to contribute an item, please email SAAAmerica250TaskForce@archivists.org.

You do not have to be a member of SAA to participate.

Detroit Public Library
Librarian III - Specialist - Archivist/Curator

Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $63,994- $70,328

Submit completed resume with cover letter to tsimon@detroitpubliclibrary.org

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY 4:00 p.m., March 24th, 2026

For more information and the complete job listing: https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/jobs/librarian-iii-specialist-archive-curator

In these trying times for the archival profession, would you welcome the support and camaraderie of a couple of hundred Midwestern archivists? If you have never attended a Midwest Archives Conference annual meeting, you are eligible for the Mark A. Greene Award for First-Time Meeting Attendees. Both professionals and students are invited to apply for $250 or $500 of financial support to attend this year’s meeting in Columbus, Ohio, from May 14 to 16. MAC membership is not required.

Registration rates and hotel information are available now on the MAC website, and the meeting program will be published shortly. We suggest you begin your application by developing your conference budget, determining your financial need, and asking a supervisor, mentor, or academic advisor to provide a letter of support. Once the program is published, identify specific educational sessions and events that will support your professional development and begin crafting your statement of intent. Applications are due by Monday, March 16, 2026.

Job Opening Title:
Traveling Archivist (Historian 9-P11)

Name of Employer:
Archives of Michigan / State of Michigan

Job Site Location (City AND State):
Lansing, Michigan

Application Deadline:
February 19, 2026

Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in archival management, library/information science, history, or museum studies.

Years of experience required:
1

Salary Range:
$32.16 – $46.03 Hourly

Job Opening URL:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5223663/historian-9-p11-traveling-archivist

Job Description:
The traveling archivist works with local governments (county, city, townships, and villages) and local history organizations to identify, preserve, and facilitate public access to archival/historical records. This position participates in fieldwork and training across the state, with an emphasis on assisting communities in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula, Upper Peninsula, and surrounding islands. The traveling archivist participates in the Save Michigan History program and contributes to the development of instructional training materials for the care, management, and transfer of archival collections. The position will assist in coordinating statewide workshops on emergency preparedness and disaster recovery and the development of a cohort of volunteer cultural heritage “first responders” across Michigan. This position is funded for two years through the Mellon Foundation.

Please visit the above link to apply.

Archivist for Archival Processing
Bentley Historical Library
University of Michigan

Work Location:  Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work: Hybrid
Full/Part-time, Regular/Temporary: Full-Time, Regular
Posting Begin/End Date: 2/02/2026 - 2/27/2026
Salary: $61,000.00 - $64,000.00

The Bentley Historical Library is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as Archivist for Archival Processing. This role plays a key part in Bentley's mission to preserve the University of Michigan's history by focusing on making university records and historical collections accessible.

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit the U-M Careers website.

Archival Project Coordinator (Temporary)

Organization: Guest House, Inc.
Compensation: $17 - $20/hour
Location: Lake Orion, Michigan
(on-site at the historic Scripps Mansion and Guest House business offices)
Duration: Temporary, project-based (estimated 12–16 weeks), 640 total hours

Organizational Context

Guest House, Inc. is a residential treatment center and the steward of the historic Scripps Mansion, which it preserves and maintains as part of its broader mission.

As the organization celebrates its 70th anniversary and undertakes a capital improvement project, Guest House is preparing to vacate an office building and must carefully identify, preserve, and protect historically significant and mission-relevant materials.

Because Guest House does not currently maintain a formal archival system, this project is both foundational and time-sensitive, establishing intellectual control over archival materials to ensure that historically significant, legally necessary, mission-critical records are preserved, while nonessential materials are appropriately excluded prior to digitization or physical relocation by outside vendors.

Please read the full job description here.

To apply please contact: Cindy Vario, Director of Human Resources, at cvario@guesthouse.org.

Link to Post: https://jobs.nmu.edu/jobs/library-assistant-professor-archivist-tenure-track-marquette-michigan-united-states

Position Title: Library/Assistant Professor-Archivist/Tenure Track

Department:  Library

Term of Assignment: Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary: Competitive

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Provides leadership and administrative guidance to the Central Upper Peninsula & NMU Archives and Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK) at Northern Michigan University. Responsibilities include acquiring, organizing, and describing archival materials; supporting research and instruction for students, faculty, and external researchers; and developing digital archives and online finding aids. Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and/or scholarship and service. Identify and preserve university records with permanent historical and research value. This is a campus-based position. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Master's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Archival management, Library science, or History

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Certified by the Academy of Certified Archivists;
Master's Degree in Library Science with a concentration in archival management from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or ALA-approved foreign equivalent; or a Master's Degree in History with a concentration in archival management; or Doctorate in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or ALA-approved foreign equivalent or a Doctorate in History

Required Minimum Work Experience:
One year of archives, special collections, library, or higher education professional experience
One year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

1. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies related to special collections, university archives, and higher education.
3. Knowledge of archival theory and best practices, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and digital preservation.
4. Experience with library and archival content standards (RDA, MARC, DACS, EAD, Dublin Core).
5. Experience with ArchivesSpace or similar archival collection management software for accessioning and finding aid creation.
6.. Experience with a digital asset management system such as Islandora.
7. Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow analysis skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail and organization.
8. Experience with the concepts and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting digital information.
9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects.
10. Strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to faculty, students, and colleagues.
11. Strong commitment to work in a respectful, professional, and collaborative manner.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Experience providing instruction and/or outreach programs in archives or special collections.
2. Experience with grant writing or donor relations in higher education, archives, or special collections.
3. Experience teaching at the college/university level.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, and unofficial transcripts.

Contact Information:  Bruce Sarjeant - Chair, bsarjean@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.