Post date: July 22, 2026

The Bancroft Library is hiring a Curator for its Women in Politics collections to steward, develop, and interpret its holdings of manuscripts, archives, and other materials documenting the history of women in politics in the United States. The Curator, with the guidance of the Bancroft Director, will develop a collections strategy that identifies and scopes strategic priorities for Bancroft's collections related to women in politics from the 19th century onward. They will also engage in research into the library's existing holdings to identify collection strengths, gaps, and areas for growth. As part of planning for the future of this collecting area, the curator will identify and build relationships with donors, political organizations, cultural institutions, and other key stakeholders.

As part of their work to engage with existing collections, the curator will work collaboratively with colleagues in Bancroft Technical Services and Public Services to offer guidance and support in making existing collections accessible and usable, partner with instructors and library colleagues in teaching with the collections, engage in scholarly outreach, and participate in research services activities. The curator will also coordinate with the Oral History Center and curatorial colleagues to ensure cohesive stewardship of collections, and collaborate with partners across the UC Berkeley Library system and campus to foster engagement with the collections.

The Bancroft Library is committed to a collecting agenda that foregrounds diverse perspectives and historical voices, activating collections for multiple audiences. This position reports to The Bancroft Library Director and is part of a curatorial team that includes the University Archivist, the Theresa Salazar Curator of the Western Americana Collections, the Curator of Latin Americana Collections, the Curator of Pictorial Collections, and the Curator of Rare Books and Literary Manuscripts.

Salary: $83,162 to $95,010

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