Description: The Digital Archivist ensures that born digital special collections are successfully accessioned, preserved, and made accessible. The position reports to the Head of Archival Processing and works collaboratively across the units in Wilson Special Collections Library as well as with Library IT and other stakeholders. The Digital Archivist works with University Library colleagues to establish and maintain policies and procedures related to born digital archives. This position directs the digital intake lab in Wilson Special Collections Library. They develop, maintain, document, update, and adapt workflows for intake and review of digital collections and ensure that the lab has necessary hardware and software. They train and oversee graduate students and establish processes for library colleagues to use the digital intake lab.
Qualifications: Requires Masters in Library Science (MLS) degree (or foreign degree equivalent). In specialized libraries, may substitute an advanced degree in the field of specialization (e.g., legal degree for a law library, or a history degree for a special historical collection within the library setting). ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, preservation, digital curation, or other relevant field. Recent work experience appraising, preserving and providing access to digital collections. Demonstrated understanding of standards and best practices in digital archives for formats typically found in special collections including born digital images and audiovisual items