Digitization Archivist/Instructor of Library Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette

The Digitization Archivist/Instructor position reports to the Head Archivist.
The position will select, prepare, and oversee digitization to increase the
accessibility of the holdings of the University Archives and Acadiana
Manuscripts Collection (UAAMC), Louisiana Collection, and Rare Book
Collection. Acquire, process, and preserve collections in digital format.
Provide reference service to the collections. Prepare online exhibits
utilizing the collections' holdings. Maintain sites on social media promoting
the collections. Create online finding aids. Assist in processing manuscript
collections and University archives. Develop a plan for the conversion of
analog holdings to digital formats. Seek grant funds to support the work of
UAAMC. Work on the implementation of an Institutional Repository for UL
Lafayette. For more information about the position, please
refer to http://personnel.louisiana.edu/employment-opportunities/faculty-
unclassified-staff-position-announcements.

  


Requirements

  
REQUIRED: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-
accredited institution. Additional coursework in history and archives
management. Familiarity with professionally accepted library and/or archival
standards of classification, indexing and cataloging, and knowledge of
automated records storage and retrieval systems. Knowledge of professional
records management principles and practices. Experience or training in
thesaurus design and construction, and controlled-vocabulary indexing.
Demonstrated ability to learn and master new and legacy systems quickly. Must
possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written, analytical, and
organization skills and be able to communicate and collaborate effectively
with other library and university departments. Successful candidates must be
committed to working effectively with diverse student populations. Applicants
are expected to describe their commitment to fostering a diverse educational
environment through their research, teaching, and/or service activities.
Knowledge of digitization processes and metadata creation. Knowledge of
website design. DESIRED: Knowledge of professional standards for creating and
maintaining a Trusted Digital Repository. Demonstrated skills at successful
oral presentations, in training or in public settings. (EEO# LB6-15)



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