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The Rockefeller Archive Center invites applications for a Digital Archivist
position. This individual will oversee the development and management of
the Archive Center’s Digital Library, which will consist of digitized
archival materials, born-digital archival materials, EAD finding aids, and
thematic collections generated by Archive Center staff and scholars.
The Digital Archivist will conduct iterative design and development of the
digital library; manage and automate frequently occurring digital library
tasks; integrate the digital library with the RAC preservation repository
and website platforms; aid in development of policies concerning the
digital library; provide technical assistance in problem-solving tasks;
assist in digital curation and preservation tasks; provide AT database
management, as needed; keep up-to-date in the latest technologies related
to digital humanities, archives, and libraries; and participate in
professional development activities.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
● ALA-accredited MLIS or Masters in Information Science, Archival Science,
or related field
● At least 5 years experience working in archives and library settings
● Demonstrated knowledge of library and archival metadata standards such as
EAD, METS, MODS, DC, PREMIS, MIX
● Proficiency with XML and XSLT
● Knowledge of copyright and permissions issues as they relate to digital
repositories
● Knowledge of usability testing and user experience design
● The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
● Demonstrated planning and project management skills
Preferred:
● Familiarity with CSS 3, HTML 5, and JavaScript
● Knowledge of content management systems,especially Omeka, Archivists’
Tookit, Drupal and XTF
● Familiarity with JavaScript
● Programming/scripting skills in Perl, Python, or PHP
● Involvement and/or interest in the digital humanities
● Experience working with SQL databases
● Knowledge of accessible website design
● Knowledge of digital preservation practices
About Us:
The Rockefeller Archive Center is a repository of historic documents in a
wide variety of media and a research center dedicated to the study of
philanthropy and the diverse domains shaped by philanthropy. It was
established in 1974 to assemble, preserve, and make accessible the records
of the Rockefeller family and their wide-ranging philanthropic endeavors
(including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and
Rockefeller University). Today, the Center's growing holdings include
materials from numerous non-Rockefeller foundations and nonprofit
organizations, making it a premier center for research on philanthropy and
civil society.
It is also a major repository for the personal papers of leaders of the
philanthropic community, Nobel Prize laureates, and world-renowned
investigators in science and medicine. Through the scholars it serves and
the broader community it reaches with its publications, workshops, and
symposia, the Archive Center is a vital resource for research and public
dialogue on the contributions of philanthropy to the well-being of people
throughout the world.
Please submit resume via email or mail to:
Rockefeller Archive Center
15 Dayton Ave
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
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Please specify Digital Archivist Position on the subject line of your
email. No phone calls please.
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