Digital Archivist ID - 12939

                            <p>The University Library Department at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a dedicated Digital Archives Specialist to join our team in Richardson. This position is a regular full-time role with a salary range starting at $54,000 per year. The primary focus of this role is to digitize archival materials and manage digital assets to ensure their preservation for future generations. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating analog archival materials for potential digitization, identifying at-risk collections, and frequently requested items for the Department. In this role, the Digital Archives Specialist will devise digitization workflows and provide training to other staff members as necessary. The position also involves the continual uploading of new Special Collections content to the library catalog, as well as editing existing content to maintain accuracy and accessibility. Collaboration is key, as the Specialist will work closely with the Technical Services Division to manage metadata records and ensure proper access to digital materials. The Specialist will oversee all aspects of the digital asset management workflow, developing policies regarding access and preservation of digital files. As the primary contact for all digital project-related inquiries and initiatives, the Specialist will also work with Library Systems staff to maintain digitization equipment and procure new products as needed. Additionally, collaboration with the Office of Information Technology is essential to ensure the proper maintenance of digital master files in the cloud system, as well as working with external digitization vendors and digital platforms outside of the library. The Digital Archives Specialist will contribute to the development and implementation of the Department's mission and goals as a member of the Special Collections and Archives group.<br />
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Responsibilities<br />
• Digitize archival materials for the Department and manage digital assets for preservation.<br />
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• Evaluate analog archival materials for potential digitization and identify at-risk collections or frequently requested collections.<br />
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• Devise digitization workflows and train other staff members as needed.<br />
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• Upload new Special Collections content to the library catalog and edit existing content.<br />
,<br />
• Collaborate with the Technical Services Division to manage metadata records and access to digital materials.<br />
,<br />
• Oversee all aspects of digital asset management workflow and develop policies regarding access and preservation of digital files.<br />
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• Serve as the primary contact for all digital project-related inquiries and initiatives.<br />
,<br />
• Work with Library Systems staff to maintain digitization equipment and procure new digitization products.<br />
,<br />
• Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to ensure proper maintenance of digital master files in the cloud system.<br />
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• Work with external digitization vendors and digital platforms outside of the library as needed.<br />
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• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Department's mission and goals as a member of the Special Collections and Archives group.<br />
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Requirements<br />
• ALA credited Master's of Library Science or Master's of History.<br />
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• Two years experience processing digital archival collections, including experience creating metadata descriptions, digital, and care of born-digital materials.<br />
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• One year experience using ArchivesSpace and D-Space or other digital repository or content/asset management system.<br />
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• Working knowledge of new and emerging library services and their application is required.<br />
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• Demonstrated success on project teams consisting of librarians, support staff, and programmer/developers.<br />
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Nice-to-haves<br />
• Two years of experience digitizing archival materials and providing metadata descriptions.<br />
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• One year of experience using ArchivesSpace and other digital repositories or content/asset management systems.<br />
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• Experience in digitizing various archival materials, such as audio tapes, moving and still images, and documents using appropriate hardware.<br />
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• Strong knowledge of US copyright laws related to libraries/archives and open access restrictions.<br />
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• Demonstrated success on project teams consisting of curators or librarians.<br />
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• Familiarity with Ex Libris Library Services Platform.<br />
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• Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and/or current certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA).<br />
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• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, and participation in national professional associations.</p>
                            
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