The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking an Electronic Records Archivist. Description As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence. This position plays a leadership role in developing strategies and services for managing and preserving electronic records. The person in this role will be critical in developing the capacity for Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) to acquire, preserve and provide access to born-digital materials. The Electronic Records Archivist will work across SCUA to develop policies and procedures for appraising, acquiring, preserving, and managing electronic records. This position will play a significant role in stewarding the permanent electronic records of departments and units within the University of Maryland and will work with them to transfer them to the University Archives. The successful candidate will serve as a consultant for campus and other select organizations on the proper management and disposition of electronic records. This position will also contribute to the development of a technical infrastructure to the support the preservation and access to electronic materials in the University of Maryland Libraries. Requirements * Master’s degree in archives, digital curation and/or records management or equivalent combination of education and experience * Demonstrated knowledge of archive, digital curation, and records management principles and practices, particularly as they relate to electronic records. * Project management experience * Demonstrated familiarity with archival and preservation standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials (EAD, DACS, MODS, PREMIS) * Familiarity with tools and best practices for appraising, ingesting, and managing electronic records * One year experience working in an archival/special collections setting For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.lib.umd.edu/ hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions -- Best, Kate —— Kate Dohe Manager, Digital Programs & Initiatives Digital Systems and Stewardship University of Maryland Libraries B0223 McKeldin Library 7649 Library Ln College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301.314.2558