The Digital Archivist, reporting to the Director of Collections & Research
Services and the Director of Digital Library Technology Services, will lead
New York University Libraries' efforts to manage the existing born digital
holdings and expand the capacity to collect born digital content, ensure
effective acquisition, appraisal, description, preservation, future migration,
access to and security of digital components of collections acquired by the
Libraries.

  
Qualifications/Required Education: Master's degree from a program with a
concentration in archives management, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.

  
Required Experience: Minimum three years experience working in an archival
repository in a professional capacity,. Demonstrated experience with born
digital archiving and records management practices, and related systems and
automations techniques, including auditing/checksum routines, write blockers,
file format identification, and media conversion. Strong command of archival
theory and best practices, especially as they relate to the particular issues
posed by born digital content. Knowledge of DACS. Excellent interpersonal
skills. Knowledge of historical research methods, especially the use of
archives. Demonstrated ability to work with databases, data mapping and
migration of data from one database system to another. Experience writing
policy and documentation and conducting presentations and
trainings.

Preferred Experience: Experience with open source archives management software
desired. Familiarity with digital repository systems, particularly DSpace.
Knowledge of and experience with Unix or Linux server platforms, as well as
Windows and OS X operating systems, preferred. Knowledge of scripting
languages such as Ruby or Python helpful. Familiarity and experience with disk
imaging and email archiving tools and techniques preferred.

  
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (include unique competencies,
certification, licenses, etc.): Demonstrated knowledge of current preservation
strategies and standards for born digital materials required. Demonstrated
knowledge of digital archival and records management principles and practices,
as well as the systems and automation techniques utilized. Demonstrated
knowledge of specifications for open source digital repository systems and
related technology including auditing/checksum software, write blockers, file
identification, and media conversion. Deep understanding of archival theory
and management required. Knowledge of current developments regarding born
digital materials within the archives, special collections and preservation
professions is expected. Demonstrated familiarity with data structure
standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials
(EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, XML/XSL) and other data structures
relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials. Successfully
demonstrated experience training staff. Project management experience. Must
possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including effectively
communicating technical issues to non-technical staff. Must have strong
project management, analytical skills and problem solving abilities



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