Wesleyan University's Reid Cinema Archives seeks a new Head Archivist. Founded in 1982, the Archives is the primary repository for documentation from the careers of such historical luminaries as Frank Capra, Elia Kazan, Ingrid Bergman, Raoul Walsh, Stuart Byron, and Kay Francis. It also contains the papers of such modern American artists as John Waters as well as papers donated by Wesleyan alumni working in film and television, including Joss Whedon, Akiva Goldsman, and others. The Archive holds 42 collections, primarily housed in our 2,500 square-foot archival vault.
Reporting to the Curator, the Head Archivist oversees collection management (acquisitions, archival processing, preservation, digitization), exhibitions, research services, and pedagogical use of the collections. The Head Archivist works collaboratively with faculty, students, researchers, donors, alumni, collectors, museums, and other cultural institutions. For full consideration, please apply by August 30th. Please see the full Posting and Job Description here: https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Middletown-CT-Main-Campus/Head-Archivist--Ogden-and-Mary-Louise-Reid-Cinema-Archives_R101302
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Amanda Nelson
University Archivist
Wesleyan University
Middletown CT
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