Digitization Archivist

The mission of the department of Special Collections is to preserve and share the history and culture of the University and the Charlotte region. We fulfill this mission by selecting, acquiring, preserving, and providing access to rare materials and records of enduring value, and providing records management services for the university.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the job responsibilities and essential functions for library faculty should be interpreted in the context of the Library’s strategic plan.

Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future UNC Charlotte students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement.

Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

If this position conducts research, the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the digitization program for J. Murrey Atkins Special Collections and University Archives. This position also supports outreach activities and promotional strategies for digital collections and participates in reference and instruction services within the unit.

Completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by the time selected applicant begins job.

Salary for this position: $68,000

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

For minimum qualifications, please note: Graduation with a master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean.

The Search Committee will not contact references before verifying permission with the candidate.

The review of applications will begin October 31, 2026. Anticipated start date is March 2027.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

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For questions, please contact Tyler Cline at tcline11@charlotte.edu