at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Highlights:
In collaboration with colleagues in the DePaul University Special Collections and Archives (SPCA), the Digital Archivist will oversee the acquisition, description, access, and preservation of digital records as part of a digital preservation program that anticipates the needs of a community-centered, teaching-focused academic library. The Digital Archivist will have an interest in DePaul's archival collections and topical strengths and will leverage technology to assist in core archival and teaching functions.
The Digital Archivist will work in a highly-supportive and collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes workshops, committee memberships, and engagement in programs that support the Library's mission and its inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul's wider academic and user community.
What You'll Do:
Digital Archives Preservation Program
Develops and maintains expertise in digital preservation standards and systems (e.g., Preservica) as well as other preservation and access tools
Leads efforts to advise on, capture, and preserve websites, social media, email, and legacy media formats included in records transfers or archival donations
Collaborates with the Library's Collection and Discovery Services unit on upgrades, system integrations, and documenting application support workflows
Digital Archives Access and Description
Leads discovery and access initiatives for digital materials
Maintains and revises EAD and DACS implementation guidelines in relation to systems employed by the department and Library
Develops and maintains expertise in the collections management and intellectual access system (e.g., ArchivesSpace)
Collaborates with colleagues to process hybrid archival collections and create finding aids, consulting physical collections as needed for context and continuity
Special Projects and Project Management
Collaborates with colleagues to identify Special Collections and Archives materials for digital reformatting and exhibits
Serves as departmental project manager for reformatting, digitization, and digital exhibit projects
Advises on platforms, file types, and metadata standards for digital projects and exhibits showcasing Special Collections and Archives content
Reference and Instruction
Assists in-person and remote researchers by identifying materials of interest and supplying requested information
Supervises the reading room during regularly scheduled desk shifts and as-needed substitute coverage
Provides support for the Special Collections and Archives instruction program
Professional Development and Service
Maintains an awareness of best practices for digital preservation within academic libraries and archives, through reading in the scholarly and professional literature, participation in relevant conferences, workshops, and professional development programs, and applies lessons learned to current needs in Special Collections and Archives
Participates and represents the DePaul University Library in University, state, regional, or national professional service activities
May direct activities of student employees, interns, and volunteers in support of principal duties and responsibilities
What You'll Need:
Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited program, or Master's degree and equivalent combination of coursework and professional experience to meet requirements
2 years of experience with digital preservation lifecycle planning and implementation in a library or archives setting
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with modern archival theory, standards, principles, and practices (appraisal, acquisition, description, access, and preservation) of both physical and digital materials in a library or archives setting
Demonstrated knowledge of archival content management systems and related tools; digital preservation systems, tools and standards; and emerging trends
This is an in-person position based at the Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park campus, with the possibility of one (1) remote day per week, as University policies and departmental needs allow
Occasional evening and weekend hours, and the ability to travel between DePaul University campuses are required
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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
