[Sigdl-l] Digital Archivist Position, Purdue University Libraries

[Eugenia Kim]

Great job opp for those interested in digital archives...Low cost of living
and lively community.

- EK

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Digital Archivist

Purdue University Libraries



Purdue University Libraries has an opportunity for a Digital Archivist in
Archives and Special Collections (ASC) at the West Lafayette, Indiana
campus. This staff member will act as the resource person for best practices
in the management of ASC’s digital collections and will be responsible for
the scanning and metadata creation for projects specific to Archives and
Special Collections, and in collaboration with the Libraries Digital
Initiatives unit.

The Digital Archivist will serve as liaison between ASC and the Libraries
Digital Initiatives unit on digitization projects relating to ASC materials
and requests to publish those materials. The Digital Archivist will also
process traditional archival collections of manuscripts and personal papers,
university records, photographs, artifacts, and related collections and will
provide research and reference assistance to users of Archives and Special
Collections material.

Overseeing the image collections for ASC, the Digital Archivist will preserve
and arrange new and existing archival collections (both print and digital)
using current national archival standards, write corresponding finding aids
to the collections using DACS, and place finding aids into the division’s
Archon database.  S/he will oversee the scanning and metadata creation of
ASC materials for addition to e-Archives (CONTENTdm).

Communicating regularly with individuals, businesses, publishers, etc. from
around the world, the Digital Archivist will manage the digital image
permissions process of those who seek to use ASC item(s) in some form of
publication.  S/he will review copyright issues and assign permission to
publish fees in consultation with the head of ASC and the University
Copyright Office.

 The Oral History program is managed by the Digital Archivist including the
coordination of processing and preservation of digital, audio, and video
oral history interviews and maintenance of the Oral History database and
webpage. The Digital Archivist will also supervise Oral History student
workers and monitor the work of staff involved with transcription of the
interviews.

The web presence of ASC will be overseen by the Digital Archivist including
the creation of web pages to expand access to materials and special
exhibits.  S/he collaborates with other ASC faculty and staff in providing
information literacy instruction, presentations, and tours and in
creatinginstructional tutorials and videos to help further ASC’s
mission. As a
member of the ASC exhibit team, the Digital Archivist will envision concepts
for exhibits, gather and arrange appropriate ASC materials, and write
exhibit labels.  S/he will design virtual exhibits for the ASC website as
needed.



As a member of the ASC reference team, the Digital Archivist will will
provide in-depth reference services to faculty, staff, students, and the
public in person, over the phone, and via email.  S/he will assist users
with searching the Libraries online catalog, finding aids, databases, and
digital collections.  The Digital Archivist will enforce ASC security and
use policies and procedures with researchers in the Reading Room.

*Qualifications: *

   - ALA accredited MLS, or Master’s degree in a related field
   - Minimum 1 year experience in a library, archives, or museum

·         Familiarity with archival theory and practice and creation of
archival finding aids using current national standards

·         Experience processing archival collections and writing finding
aids

   - Experience encoding archival finding aids in EAD
   - Experience creating dynamic, user-friendly web pages
   - Understanding of copyright and rights management issues within a
   digital environment
   - Knowledge of best practices for the arrangement, description, and
   preservation of photographic collections
   - Demonstrated knowledge of digital file formats and related preservation
   standards
   - Familiarity with issues relating to management and preservation of born
   digital collections
   - Experience with digital asset management software such as CONTENTdm
   - Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver (or other web
   authoring software)
   - Experience in the application of metadata content and metadata
   structure standards relevant to archival finding aids and the archival
   control of digital objects (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, PREMIS)
   - Familiarity with archival collections management systems or databases,
   such as Archivists Toolkit or Archon.
   - Ability to plan, coordinate, design, and mount exhibits
   - Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively in a team
   environment.
   - Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
   - Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.



See complete job description at
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/admin/hr/career_opportunities/



All applications must be made through the Purdue University Human Resources
Employment Office. To apply go to:
http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/joblist.ftl?lang=en&portal=10140480283You
may direct questions to:
JHillgro at purdue.edu. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer. A background check is required for this
position.
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