Society of Southwest Archivists

Digital Archivist, Special Collections, UT Arlington Libraries

  • 09 Feb 2016 4:44 PM
    Message # 3809895

    Archivist

    Posting Number JOBPOST0011241
    Hiring Department Library
    Pay type Open
    Work Hours Standard
    Start time 08:00:00
    End time 05:00:00
    Hours Per Week 40
    FLSA Status Exempt
    Earliest Start Date 2016-02-16
    Position Duration Funding expected to continue
    Position Open To Open
    Location UTA/Arlington, TX

    Required Application Materials

    Curriculum vitae or Resume and Letter of Interest. *Final candidate/s are required to deliver a one hour presentation, including Q&A, during the on campus interview. The topic will be communicated to candidate/s prior to on campus interview. *Final candidate/s are required to supply a list of References (with contact information).

    Additional Information

    Purpose

    The Archivist will develop, implement, and execute processes enabling effective acquisition, appraisal, description, preservation, access to and security of born-digital and hybrid archival collections acquired by Special Collections. The Archivist also works on the Special Collections service desk, participating fully in evening and weekend service desk rotations.

    Essential Functions

    1. Develop, implement, and execute processes enabling effective appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, storage, access to, and preservation of born-digital materials, analog materials converted to digital formats, and hybrid collections acquired by Special Collections. 1a. Lead exploration, evaluation, and implementation of methods, tools, and systems related to the preservation of born-digital content including digital forensic methods, digital preservation systems, and hardware used to transfer data from physical media. 1b. Develop strategies and resources to preserve and provide access to new and/or complex data types. 1c. Investigate, develop, and implement policies and procedures for digital preservation. 2. Works as assigned at service desk providing reference assistance for all areas of Special Collections. 3. Conducts bibliographic instruction and outreach to faculty, students, and community groups. 4. Performs other duties assigned.

    Marginal/Incidental Functions

    Other functions as assigned.

    Required Qualifications

    Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or a master's degree in archival studies, history, or other closely related field with a concentration in archival management and theory. Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, including experience processing archival records. Demonstrated ability to think creatively, take initiative, solve problems, and work both independently and collaboratively. Effective written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills. Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type and major.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Two years of relevant professional experience in a special collections or archives. Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation theory and practice. Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certificate from the Society of American Archivists. Knowledge of strategies, including digital forensics, and technology developed or adopted by the archival community for managing born-digital archival and manuscript material. Experience creating archival description in MARC and EAD using DACS; experience using Dublin Core for item-level description; familiarity with or aptitude and willingness to implement other metadata standards such as METS, RDF, and PREMIS. Experience implementing policies, standards, and procedures for stewardship of digital materials in an archival or special collections setting. Experience with tools and systems for digital preservation (e.g. Archivematica, Preservica, or Bitcurator). Experience working with XML and/or HTML. Knowledge of legal restrictions to access to data (DMCA, FERPA), and understanding of copyright and open access. Experience in working in an active university records management program. Knowledge of taxonomy and controlled language vocabularies. Experience in digitizing a variety of formats including multimedia. Demonstrated organizational skills in planning, prioritizing and achieving goals, and coordinating and implementing effective programs, complex projects, and services. Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Application Suite; Windows operating system, standard office equipment, and computer proficiency.

    Working Conditions

    May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs. Climbing of ladders. Lifting and moving. Criminal background check conducted.


    Questions:  Contact Brenda McClurkin, mcclurkin@uta.edu; 817.272.7512 


    To apply:  https://uta.service-now.com/jobs/recruiting_job_posting_detail.do?sysparm_document_key=u_recruiting_job_posting,e133bbd46f219a40d03fcb512e3ee43e

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