Head of Collections

Title

Head of Collections

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Afro-American Studies

Position Summary

The Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC; https://aaamc.indiana.edu/) at Indiana University, Bloomington seeks an innovative and highly motivated professional for the position of Head of Collections. This full-time position will begin on July 1, 2022, and be appointed as an academic specialist. Established in 1991, the AAAMC is a repository of unique collections of primary and secondary source materials covering a wide range of African American musical idioms and cultural expressions, primarily from the post-World War II era. Collections highlight popular, religious, and classical music, with genres including jazz, blues, spirituals, and gospel, as well as R&B and hip hop. The AAAMC also houses extensive materials related to the documentation of Black radio. 

The Head of Collections reports to the AAAMC Director and works collaboratively with the Digital Collections Archivist/Project Manager to acquire and process new collections, promote, and expand awareness of existing collections, nurture relationships with current and potential donors, engage communities within and beyond the university, and maintain currency with emerging trends and best practices in the field. An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science or Archival Studies is required, as is experience with archival accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, description, and finding aid creation. Preference will be given to applicants with subject knowledge of African American music genres, and experience managing music-related materials.

Applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12957 , submitting a resume and a statement which articulates their experience with archival accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, description, and finding aid creation. The statement should also address the applicant’s knowledge of African American music; 2) knowledge of confidentiality, privacy, intellectual property, and copyright issues related to archives, special collections, audio, video, print, and digital technologies; 3) their commitment to advancing underrepresented communities in archives as well as 4) their commitment to advancing equity and diversity in outreach and instruction. Applicants should also provide contact information (name, title, phone number, and email address) for three references.

Indiana University is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. It is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will be evaluated based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Review of applications will begin May 20, 2022; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. Queries can be sent to aaamc@indiana.edu.

Basic Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science or Archival Studies is required, as is experience with archival accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, description, and finding aid creation.

Department Contact for Questions

aaamc@indiana.edu

Additional Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with subject knowledge of African American music genres, and experience managing music-related materials.

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date

05/20/2022

Expected Start Date

07/01/2022

OAA #

22205-01