Rolph-Bell Archivist, Trinity College, Toronto, ON
 

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Compensation: $80,883 - $97,059

Trinity College is a vibrant and diverse academic community with a rich history and an excellent local and international reputation. Since its founding in 1851, the College has valued and fostered a high level of academic achievement with some 2,400 currently registered students, 450 of whom live at the College. The Trinity College campus grounds comprise spectacular historic buildings. The College is the smallest college on the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto, located in the central Toronto downtown core, steps from the Bloor - St. George subway station and Queen's Park.

The John W. Graham Library embodies nearly two centuries of vision, energy, and commitment to the academic enterprise of Trinity College. The Library serves Trinity's undergraduate Arts and Science students, Trinity and Wycliffe alumni, and the greater University of Toronto and Anglican Church communities who seek our resources.

Description and Duties    

Reports to: Nicholls Librarian and Director, John W. Graham Library

Trinity College is recruiting a collaborative and experienced archivist for the position of Rolph-Bell Archivist. The Trinity College Rolph-Bell Archivist position supports Trinity College through the provision of records management, archival research and reference services for the College Community, alumni, and external researchers. Reporting to the Graham Library Director, in collaboration with College administration, the Rolph-Bell Archivist leads the College's institutional records management programs, including the development of policies and procedures related to the creation, use, storage, retrieval, destruction and preservation of College records. As the privacy officer, the Rolph-Bell Archivist also collaborates with College departments to advise on privacy issues.

The Rolph Bell-Archivist is responsible for appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation and provision of access to institutional and private records related to Trinity College's history. The Archivist is also responsible for the growth of an acquisitions program supporting Trinity's International Relations program by acquiring selected papers related to Canadian diplomacy. In addition, the Rolph-Bell Archivist manages the College's art collection.


See for more information on key responsibilities: https://www.trinity.utoronto.ca/discover/about/choose-trinity/career-opportunities/college_archivist/

Educational and Experience Requirements

• A master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience working with organizational or corporate records.
• Strong understanding of the archival principles and practices in arrangement, description, preservation
• Experience with records management in a higher education setting.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation (e.g. copyright and privacy) to the access and use of archives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of organization of information, research skills using a variety of tools.
• Experience providing archive reference and instruction to internal and external clients.
• Advanced technology skills related to library and archival practices with an enthusiasm for learning new technology skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Self-management skills to work independently and productively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive and open attitude to learn from and share with colleagues.
• Diligence and persistence to complete both small tasks and larger projects.

Preferred skills:

• Second master's degree in relevant subject such as international relations, history, art history, or theology.
• Experience working with digital preservation platforms such as AtoM.
• Experience with digital preservation in an academic setting, including hands-on experience working with physical born-digital media and web preservation.
• Experience planning capital projects related to the expansion of archival facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and best practices of archival theory, practice, and standards.
• Experience developing and implementing new and effective digital workflows.
• Knowledge and experience with digital preservation issues, tools, standards, and best practices (e.g., preferred formats for normalization, access requirements, filename conventions, package structure, etc.).
• Knowledge of metadata standards (e.g. RAD, Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS) and xml.

Additional Information    

Working Hours

Full-time 35 hours per week. Generally, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, however flexibility in hours is required. Frequent attendance at evening meetings and events is required.
 

How to Apply:

Please send a single electronic file (Microsoft Word or PDF) that includes your letter of application, resume, and a list of three referees with name and contact details to trinity.recruitment@utoronto.ca. Please label your electronic file with the naming convention of [Surname, First Name,Trinity Archivist].
Application Webpage (URL)    https://www.trinity.utoronto.ca/discover/about/choose-trinity/career-opportunities/college_archivist/
Application Deadline: 18 June 2025
Use of AI in Application Process: No