Society of Southwest Archivists

Digital Archivist Librarian, Fort Worth History Center | Fort Worth Public Library (Fort Worth, TX)

  • 12 Jun 2023 8:56 PM
    Message # 13214394
    Jacalyn Pearce (Administrator)

    Responsibilities:

    • Facilitating access to digital archives collections through creation of new collections, descriptive metadata, digitization, storage, preservation, and organization.
    • Providing reference services for requests (received in-person, by mail, email, or telephone) utilizing local history, archival, and genealogical materials in a wide variety of formats (including automated genealogical databases, digital content management system, and archives management system) and assisting customers in the use of facilities and services.
    • Assisting with, designing, and presenting programs/workshops for youth and adults on local history and genealogical topics, to be delivered to target audiences on-site, at other Library and community facilities, and virtually.
    • Maintaining and developing assigned areas of the Library collection to support the goals and initiatives of the library system, and to meet the needs of the local community.
    • Participating in the promotion of library services and resources, giving unit tours to groups, and assisting in the preparation of informational handouts for public distribution including calendars and flyers.
    • Providing customers with technology assistance.
    • Contributing to the growth and development of community relationships; participating in community activities by providing information, answering questions and discussing community needs for services.
    • Serving as the Person in Charge, when needed.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Master’s Degree of Library Science and no prior experience required
    • Ability to work evenings and weekends, and to work at/travel to various locations during a shift to present programs or perform other duties

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • At least one year of experience working in a library setting.
    • One year of experience working with digital collections in an archival repository.
    • Previous experience developing and presenting programs, workshops, and classes for adults and children.
    • Competency with ContentDM software

    Salary:

    $23.03/hr. - $25.90/hr.

    Job Posting Closes: Thursday, June 29, 2023

    For more information and to apply, please see the attached document and visit this link.

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