POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Librarian - Digital Archivist

Responsibilities: Texas A&M University-Kingsville seeks a dynamic, service-oriented archivist to serve the South Texas Archives by developing, implementing, and maintaining digital systems to collect, preserve, and share analog and digital collections while providing timely responses to inquiries. 

Education: An MLS or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program is required.

Qualifications: One year of professional archival experience is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the processing of archival collections and the preparation of finding aids in an archival content management system.  Experience with processing archival analog and digital collections and appraising donations. Knowledge of tools and software used to capture, manage, and deliver born-digital records such as forensic hardware, FTK, BitCurator, or DATA Accessioner.  Familiarity with DACs, OAIS, EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS, and XML.  Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication abilities. Ability to work creatively, both independently and collaboratively.

Desired: Society of American Archivists Digital Archivist Specialist certificate, or evidence of courses toward its completion.  Ability to articulate highly technical concepts and requirements to a variety of audiences. Working knowledge of film, audio, video, and photo formats and understanding of media processing technology, batching tools, and content storage. 

Salary:$45,000-$50,000. Competitive benefits package. Position is a 12-month, fixed-term faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online through the University's Employment System website http://www.tamuk.edu/finance/hr/employment/index.html . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  

University & Community: Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a part of the Texas A&M University System, is a majority Hispanic state-supported institution with an enrollment of about 7,000. EEO/AA/ADA