Full-time, 12 month position. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

  
Qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS degree. Experience in developing preserving, and managing
digital collections in a library/archives environment including knowledge of
standards for digital capture and storage, metadata creation and delivery
mechanisms; knowledge and experience in web design and development; training
or experience in records management practice and procedures (records lifecycle
concepts, retention schedules, legal and regulatory compliance, disaster
recovery, etc.), preferably in an academic environment; demonstrated ability
to work effectively with researchers, administrators, and staff. Successful
supervisory experience with staff, volunteers, interns, and student workers.
Excellent written and oral skills. Preferred: Knowledge and experience with
web applications development; active library and/or archival and/or records
management involvement at the regional or national level; evidence of
scholarly or professional achievement; three or more years post-MLS experience
working in archives and/or special collections.

  
Duties:

As a member of the Special Collections Department team, research, develop,
document, and implement a digital preservation program to ensure preservation
of all the University's archival, manuscript, map, rare book, and other
special collections of enduring value. Review existing Library practices and
analyze needs and establish policies and best practices for the long-term
protection and access to digital materials of all types, both created by or
acquired by the Special Collections and Archives Department. While the
Department's focus has been on text and images, digital collections to be
preserved bay also include data, audio-visual resources, Web pages and
ephemera. Work with the Special Collections Department to develop and manage
the Department's regional collections. Assist with the development,
implementation, and maintenance of a large, complex, campus-wide records
management information system. Process, organize, convert, and integrate
University records for storage; supervise the storage and retrieval of all
files; construct filing systems, and retention and disposal schedules; assist
administrators, faculty members, and employees in locating, viewing, or
assembling filmed, scanned or archived documents and/or information. Enable
appropriate access to information; advise on records storage and records
media; manage the changeover from paper to electronic records management
systems; work with Vice-President for Information Technology and the Vice-
President for Administration to implement records management policies and/or
procedures; provide a policy framework for the University community to manage
its records and use the system in place.

  
Application Procedure:

Send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references in one
PDF file referencing Search 13165 to: [log in to unmask]

  
Application Deadline:

Position is open until filled.

  
Background Check Required:

YES



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