Digital Curation Archivist (Archivist II/III/IV - Open Rank)


*Job ID: 268426https://library.gatech.edu/about/jobs
<https://library.gatech.edu/about/jobs>*
*Job Summary*
The Library (https://www.library.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of
Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a non-tenure track
faculty position in the Archives. Applicants will be considered at rank of
Archivist II, III, and IV (open rank). This innovative archivist will lead
and support Library initiatives to preserve and sustain long-term access to
Georgia Tech special collections and university archives in digital form,
furthering the Library's mission to define excellence in the preservation,
curation, and stewardship of the Institute's unique digital assets. This
position reports to the Head of the Archives, records Management, and
Digital Curation Department. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an
exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

*Responsibilities*
Provide and improve library services and resources; enrich the research,
learning, and scholarship of the Georgia Tech community.

60% Archival work

Leads the University Archives and Special Collections Repository Service
Implements strategies, policies, and procedures for preserving, describing,
and delivering born-digital special collections and university archives,
based on professional good practice and collaboration with colleagues.
Co-leads the Georgia Tech Digital Repository with Digital Curation
Librarian and works with vendors and local IT to design technology product
workflows.
Serves as Product Owner for key digital curation systems (ArchivesSpace and
Archivematica) supporting the University Archives and Special Collections
Repository Service

20% Administrative

Consults with the Head of Archives, Records Management, and Digital
Curation Department concerning born-digital collection, systems, and other
related matters.
Supervises Digital Accessioning Archivist, and project-based student
workers and/or interns.
Mentors and guides direct report(s) on job responsibilities and related
promotion process (faculty only)
Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports ensuring that
evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and submitted in accordance
with campus and library policy.

10% Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

According to expectations for library faculty members, contribute
professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities.

10% Service to the Library, Institute and Archival Profession

Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promote the
Institute and Library's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Serve on library and university committees as assigned.
Contribute to the profession through service to professional organizations
at the local, state, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.
All members of the Georgia Tech Library Faculty haven an effort
distribution based on their role. The distribution for this faculty role is
60% archival work, 20% administrative, 10% scholarship and creative
endeavors, and 10% professional service.

*Required Qualifications*
This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be
dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track
Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech
Faculty Handbook (
https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-trackacademic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines
)

*Archivist II*

Appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association
(ALA) - accredited Masters degree, a degree in a subject related to
archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
Either evidence of research, scholarship, or creative activity; or evidence
of service is required, but not both.
5 years of professional experience.

*Archivist III*

Appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association
(ALA) - accredited Masters degree, a degree in a subject related to
archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating significant
contributions to the librarian/archivist profession.
10 years of professional experience.

*Archivist IV*

Appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association
(ALA) - accredited Masters degree, a degree in a subject related to
archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating the highest
standards of professional contributions to the librarian/archivist
profession and are recognized widely by peers.
15 years of professional experience.

*Preferred Qualifications*
5 years experience with arranging, describing, and providing access to
physical and/or digital collections.
5 years experience with Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Dublin Core,
Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), METS, PREMIS, and other
related archival descriptive standards.
2-3 years experience utilizing ArchivesSpace to facilitate processing and
access collections in the Archives holdings.
Demonstrated knowledge utilizing DSpace to facilitate processing and access
to digital collections in the Archives holdings.
Working knowledge of preservation and curation systems (Archivematica,
Preservica, or BitCurator) for processing and access of digital collections.
Demonstrated knowledge of current national data content and structure
standards related to the archival control of collection materials.
2 years experience with supervising.
Either evidence of research, scholarship, or creative activity; or evidence
of service is required, but not both.
5 years of professional experience in academic libraries or other archival
institutions.
The ability to perform physical activities associated with the archival
environment.
Student Success Criteria

The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational and work
environment.
The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning
for student success.

*Proposed Salary*

This is a benefits-eligible position with a salary range of
*$74,200-90,500* commensurate
with education and experience.

*Required Documents to Attach*
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names
and contact information for at least three references. Application
materials should be submitted as .PDF files.

Applications will be considered beginning* March 1, 2024*, but the search
will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to Jody Thompson (
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