Digital Project Archivist
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans

Xavier University of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections is seeking
applications for an experienced professional to fill the position of Digital
Project Archivist. This is a full-time temporary grant funded appointment for
twenty-one months.

  
Responsibilities include digitally processing the Charles F. Heartman
Manuscripts of Slavery Collection and creating applicable metadata for each
scan through CONTENTdm. The Digital Project Archivist will work with the
Associate Archivist and Systems Librarian to insure all policies and
procedures are followed. Applications received by October 1, 2015 will be
assured consideration. Xavier University of Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

  
Minimum Qualifications:

  * A Master's degree from am ALA-accredited library or information science program
  * A background in Louisiana history, African-American history, eighteenth and nineteenth century Southern history, or other relevant subject experience
  * Experience in digitally processing archival records in a library or museum setting
  * Demonstrated knowledge of current standards of archival description and practice, including DACS, and other appropriate thesauri
Ability to read French and Spanish

  
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an archival setting



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