Digital Archivist
University of Texas at Dallas |
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Dallas, TX, USA |
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Primary Responsibilities
The Digital Archivist position will develop policies, procedures, and standards relating to digitization, digital asset management, and digital preservation. The position is responsible for creating and managing digital materials for the Eugene McDermott Library as well as managing their metadata.
The Digital Archivist reports to the Dean of the Library.
- Digitize archival materials for the Department and manage digital assets for preservation.
- Continually evaluate analog archival materials for potential digitization and identify at-risk collections or frequently requested collections for the Department.
- Devise digitization workflows and train other staff members as needed.
- Continually upload new Special Collections content to the library catalog and edit existing content.
- Collaborate with the Technical Services Division to manage metadata records and access to digital materials.
- Oversee all aspects of digital asset management workflow and develop policies regarding the access and the preservation of digital files.
- Serve as the primary contact for all digital project-related inquiries and initiatives.
- Work with Library Systems staff to maintain digitization equipment and procure new digitization products.
- Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to ensure proper maintenance of digital master files in the cloud system.
- Work with external digitization vendors and digital platforms outside of the library as needed.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Department’s mission and goals as a member of the Special Collections and Archives group.
- ALA credited Master’s of Library Science or Master’s of History.
- Two years experience processing digital archival collections, including experience creating metadata descriptions, digital, and care of born-digital materials.
- One year experience using ArchivesSpace and D-Space or other digital repository or content/asset management system.
- Working knowledge of new and emerging library services and their application is required. Demonstrated success on project teams consisting of librarians, support staff, and programmer/ developers.
- Two years of experience digitizing archival materials and providing metadata descriptions.
- One year of experience using ArchivesSpace and other digital repositories or content/asset management systems.
- Experience in digitizing various archival materials, such as audio tapes, moving and still images, and documents using appropriate hardware.
- Strong knowledge of US copyright laws related to libraries/archives and open access restrictions.
- Demonstrated success on project teams consisting of curators or librarians.
- Familiarity with Ex Libris Library Services Platform.
- Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and/or current certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA).
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, and participation in national professional associations.
The Digital Archivist position will develop policies, procedures, and standards relating to digitization, digital asset management, and digital preservation. The position is responsible for creating and managing digital materials for the Eugene McDermott Library as well as managing their metadata.
The Digital Archivist reports to the Dean of the Library.