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Please check out our latest IMLS joint letter and past letters to our State and US Governments below: Joint IMLS Letter to MI Congressional Leaders, August 2025, from:
New England Archivists release statement on US Government actions: Read Here
Hello, everyone! The editors of Open Entry are now seeking submissions for our Fall 2025 issue. The deadline is Tuesday, September 30. You don’t need to be a member of MAA to submit articles. We are looking for the following:
Cynthia Read Miller Troy Eller English Leigh Rupinski Editors, Open Entry Michigan Archival Association
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Archivist I/II, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Archivist I/II, Service Employees Union (SEIU) at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
The Walter P. Reuther Library of Wayne State University seeks applicants for the position of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Archivist. Reporting to the Reuther Library Director, the successful candidate will develop and maintain the collections of the archives for SEIU.
The archives for SEIU document the evolution of the union from its origins in 1921 as the Building Service Employees International Union to the present. During its history, this union has organized service workers employed as custodians, healthcare workers, office workers, elevator operators, window cleaners, groundskeepers, doormen, and stadium employees, amongst others. The union currently organizes 2 million members in these and numerous other service industries.
The collaborative relationship between the Reuther Library and SEIU began in the early 1980s, and the Reuther Library became SEIU’s official repository in 1992. Since then, the Reuther has collected the records of the union’s international headquarters in Washington, D.C., union locals, and the personal papers of associated individuals.
This position is a full-time, externally-funded, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, and an AAUP-AFT represented position with eligibility for promotion.
The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Archivist I or II with a salary range from $60,000-$68,000 according to qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, wellness program, and generous paid time off. This is a majority in-person position based at the Walter P. Reuther Library.
Essential Functions:
Identify, select, and acquire SEIU archival collections, papers, and institutional records, in digital and physical formats;
Arrange and describe SEIU collections and create finding aids using ArchivesSpace;
Proactively collaborate with SEIU to advance the management of SEIU records, advise on records retention scheduling, preservation, and transfer, and serve as their main contact for reference.
May include occasional travel to SEIU’s international and affiliate offices regarding their records program and related projects;
Provide reference services and serve as primary contact for inquiries from the general public regarding SEIU archival materials;
Coordinate promotion and access of SEIU collections, and develop resources to support research;
Opportunity to supervise student and intern work in support of SEIU projects;
Participate in shared decision-making for Library planning, resource management, and program and policy development;
Represent the Library through active participation in professional associations and University committees;
Participate in Reading Room services;
Meet the physical demands of the position, e.g. lift heavy storage boxes (40lbs), climb stair ladders, work in a sedentary position for long durations;
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in library/information science, archival administration, or a related field with graduate study in archival theory and methods and/or experience leading to demonstrated proficiency with the methods and theories of archival administration;
Demonstrated experience collecting and processing physical and born-digital content;
Experience using archival collection management software such as ArchivesSpace;
One to two years of experience working with archives or special collections;
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively within and across organizational boundaries in a diverse organization and with a wide variety of users;
Demonstrated ability to work independently to manage projects and initiatives and set priorities;
Demonstrated commitment to advancing professional knowledge through formal training, continuing education, or professional certification;
Ability and motivation to meet expectations for promotion as part of the Reuther Library academic staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with donor relations, customer service, or in public facing roles; Records management experience; Familiarity with American labor and/or social history.
School/College/Division:
H01 - University Libraries
Primary Department:
H6640 - Labor History/Archiv
Employment type:
Normal office environment.
Job openings:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Taught by Kristina Mullenix, this is 4-week asynchronous course that offers a certificate and 1 CEU. This course comes with 3 months of access, and there is an option for participants to complete the course during that timeframe instead of 4 weeks if necessary.
More details are can be found at https://preservethis.org/p/genealogy-fall
Kristina's personal website can be found here: Https://historyhousestudio.com
Grand Valley State University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian position. Reporting to the Head of Collections and Digital Scholarship, the Visiting Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian supports the operations of the Lemmen Library and Archives, with a focus on the management and preservation of digital collections. They will acquire, process, and maintain archival and special collections material in a variety of formats, in order to support the curriculum and research needs of the Grand Valley State University community. Salary & Benefits: Starting salary of $50,000
For more information and to apply please visit: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/XMLNAME-12-Month--Visiting-Librarian-University-Libraries_R103420
Title: Archivist
Employer: The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church 1011 Northcrest Road, Lansing, MI
Qualifications: Masters in Library Science, Archives or the equivalent and 2 years experience as an Archivist.
Click here for the full job description and further qualifications and duties.
Location: 5491 Zimmer Road, Williamston, MI
Part-time approximately 10-15 hours per week
Salary: $25.00-35.00 dollars per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Start date: October 1, 2025 (approximately)
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
Archivist, Meijer Heritage Center
We are seeking a professional archivist for 30-35 hours/week to support collections processing and management, digitization, and management of digital asset management platform (DAM) internally called the FindIt! Resource Center. The role is a contract position administered through a contract agency.
The highest needs in the Meijer Archives are collections processing or accessioning, digitization, and management of the digital asset management platform.
Salary: $45,000-55,000, commensurate with experience
Digital Asset Management: 10 hours/week
Digitization: 10 hours/week
Job Summary:
The Meijer Heritage Center (MHC) preserves and presents the rich cultural history, heritage, and legacy of Meijer, a Midwestern retail company. The Meijer Archives include assets from the early 20th century to the present and include paper documents, company records, photographs, video, memorabilia, and born-digital assets. The MHC Archivist is responsible for collections intake, appraisal, transfer and documentation. Working closely with and reporting to the MHC Manager, the Archivist preserves and creates access to the history of the organization, providing thoughtful and timely responses to requests for information and historical assets from departments across the company. The Archivist also administers the digital asset management platform for the MHC.
Responsibilities/skills:
Qualifications:
To apply, please go to https://jobs.otterbase.com/?_new_location=michigan
The Bentley, at the University of Michigan, is hiring a full-time, faculty status, LEO-GLAM eligible Archivist for Instruction! To learn more and apply by April 27, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/261325/archivist-instruction
Delta College library is seeking applications for the position of Archives Intern. The archives intern will provide arrangement and description of archival materials to help make them 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 at Delta College, one of America’s leading Community Colleges. Interns will work under the guidance and supervision of the Librarian/Archivist at Delta College.
For more information and to apply please visit: full job posting
The Michigan Tech Archives is currently seeking an early career/fresh graduate for a two year term archivist position. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.employment.mtu.edu/en-us/job/493851/archivist
"Michigan Archival Association" is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
