What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Archivist and Manager, Digital and Special Collections position at Grambling State University?
Job Summary
To provide strategic archives and special collection oversight and management, leadership, and guidance for the Digital Library Archives and Special Collections to meet the teaching and learning needs of the University Community.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead in the development of electronic records/digital asset management retention solutions, and the associated policies and procedures of permanent University-wide electronic asset retention
- Develop a sustainable born-digital e-records management system
- Evaluate, implement, and maintain archival content management systems
- Maintain knowledge of University, municipal, and state initiatives that affect electronic records and digital assets
- Participate in software and technological training in order to remain up-to-date in the field
- Acquire, accession, and process digital records
- Plan, schedule, implement, and document standards, policies, and best practices related to digital collections, metadata and schema, workflows, and quality control
- Works with emerging technologies librarian to evaluate software, analyze technological resources and research standards to recommend necessary upgrades and additions to ensure the preservation and access to digital records
- Represent and advocate for digital preservation interests across the library, university, and community at large
- Conduct in-depth reference interviews to assist patrons in accessing archival material
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or relevant work experience
- Archival Management Certification
- Experience using primary sources and archives, databases, and research tools such as WorldCat, ArchiveGrid, and LibGuides.
- Knowledge of current digital humanities practices and issues
- Knowledge of, or interest in learning, about digital preservation of content via web platforms and educational technology
- Capable of providing excellent customer service
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment
- Unambiguous commitment to the values of flexibility, collaborative teamwork, and positive disposition
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion
- Advanced degree in relevant social sciences, humanities, communications, or information science field
- 2-3 years experience with digital asset management systems and archival systems and toolsets
Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript(s) if applicable
- Curriculum Vitae if applicable
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