Digital Archivist
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Position Information

Position #

001044

  
Advertising Department

LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER

  
Division

Academic Affairs

  
Job Title

Teaching Asst Professor

Advertising Job Title:

  
Working Title

DIGITAL ARCHIVIST

  
Number of Vacancies

1

  
Recruitment Range

(Commensurate with qualifications for faculty and non-faculty EPA)

$43,500

  
Job Description

  
J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a forward-thinking,
flexible, enthusiastic, user-focused individual to fill the faculty position
of Digital Archivist within the Special Collections Division. The individual
in this position works with university departments to ensure the successful
transfer and long-term preservation of born-digital university records. The
person in this position also facilitates the digitization of holdings within
the Special Collections Division.

  
Responsibilities:

  
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Special Collections, the Digital
Archivist provides key support to the University Archives and Records Program.

  
The successful candidate will:

  
1. Develop a sustainable born digital e-records management system;

2. Develop procedures for ensuring the long-term preservation of digital
materials found in manuscript collections;

3. Participate in the division's ongoing implementation of archival content
management systems;

4. Work with the Digital Collections Librarian to ensure the online
accessibility of finding aids; and

5. Work with staff throughout the division to select materials for
digitization.

  
The Digital Archivist serves on the Digital Collections Team and the Digital
Collections Advisory Board; consults with metadata providers; and participates
in the Special Collections Division's public service activities, including
instruction, reference, and social media services. Some weekend and evening
work is required. Finalists will be asked to make a presentation during the
on-campus interview.

  
Minimum Qualifications

  
Master's degree in library or information science (or international
equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program or a master's degree in public
history, archival studies, history, or a closely related field; working
knowledge of EAD and XML; knowledge of the principles of archival management;
experience with digitization projects; familiarity with archival content
management systems, such as Archivists' Toolkit or ArchivesSpace; knowledge of
issues related to the capture and preservation of electronic records;
knowledge of digital preservation standards; ability to coordinate projects
effectively, including organization, prioritization, and goal-setting;
commitment to providing superior user-centered services; excellent
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to work
collaboratively with staff and users.

  
All degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution by the hire
date.

  
Preferred Education and Experience

  
Knowledge of North Carolina history or field related to the holdings of the
Special Collections Division; experience in providing public service in a
library or archival setting; experience with archival or manuscript
processing; knowledge of relational databases; knowledge of metadata schemas,
such as Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, and TEI; familiarity with cataloging
standards, in particular DACS and MARC; digitization project management
experience; certification by the Academy of Certified
Archivists.

  
Special Instructions to Applicants

  
Please attach CV, cover letter and three references to include postal, phone
and email addresses.

  
Finalists will be asked to make a presentation during the on-campus
interview.

  
Additional Instructions to Applicants

  
Applicants must complete a candidate profile or staff application (see
"Application Types Accepted" below) online via the PeopleAdmin system. In
addition, applicants must submit the documents requested in order to be
considered for the position.

  
Department Homepage

www.ecu.edu/lib

  
ECU Statement

  
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
political affiliation, or veteran status.

  
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support
Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

  
Proper documentation of identity and employability is required at time of
employment.

Rank Level

Not Applicable

Job Open Date

08-10-2015

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Date Initial Screening Begins

09-09-2015

Job Category

Faculty (Teaching)

Applicant Pool

All Applicants

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

List of References (including contact information)

Application Types Accepted

Candidate Profile (EPA only)



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