Michigan State University
Digital Archivist, Librarian I or II
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823
Overview
Digital Archivist, Librarian I or II. Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries invites applications for the position of Digital Archivist. Reporting to the Head of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections and University Archives, the successful candidate will foster the discovery, access, and preservation of born-digital and digital surrogate materials through activities including the implementation and maintenance of digital delivery systems including but not limited to Archive-It and Preservica. The Digital Archivist will be broadly focused and collaborative with in-depth knowledge of computing habits and varieties of digital material across formats (PC, Mac, devices, cloud). MSU Libraries supports a diverse community of users with more than 7 million print volumes, archival and manuscript content, and electronic resources.
Archivists are appointed as regular faculty in the Librarian continuing appointment system. Faculty responsibilities include independent judgment, strong communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, collegiality, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. They develop a self-directed program of professional development and may serve on library and university committees as elected or assigned.
Duties
Prepares technical metadata and coordinates with the Metadata, Digital Repository team, the Special Collections Digital Curation Working Group, and other stakeholders involved in the digital asset lifecycle.
Processes, arranges, and describes digital archival material in accordance with professional standards, including all levels and forms of description.
Collaborates to design digital preservation workflows for existing and future born-digital and digitized collections.
Provides guidance on digital preservation and how we care for and provide access to abstract content.
Creates and performs quality control on processed born-digital archives.
Creates collaborative workflows with library stakeholders to ensure digital collections are compliant with current accessibility standards.
Leads development of a collections-centered approach with respect to ethical and privacy needs of digital collections; collaborates to conduct reparative description for metadata to ensure accurate representation and inclusive, non-discriminatory descriptions.
Participates in donor engagement and exhibit creation in collaboration with fellow archivists and librarians.
Provides reference and research assistance, including time on a public service desk, with students, faculty, scholars, and external visitors, onsite and remote.
Qualifications Required Degree Masters - Information and Library Sciences
Masters degree in information or library science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent international accreditation.
Experience with archival theory and practice.
Knowledge of delivery systems such as Archive-It and Preservica.
Knowledge of archival description in an archival information management system (e.g., ArchivesSpace), digital asset management, digital preservation systems, web archiving, and data structure standards relevant to digital collections in a special collections context (including DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF).
Working knowledge of tools and software used to capture, manage, transfer and deliver born-digital records, including web archiving tools.
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
Preparation and commitment to conducting independent scholarship consistent with a library faculty appointment.
Values varied perspectives and actively fosters a collaborative and respectful culture.
Desired Qualifications
Continuing education coursework or certification in digital archives or digital asset management.
Hands-on experience with relevant digital preservation tools and systems.
Experience with digital preservation and web-archiving tools such as Preservica, Bitcurator, and Archive-It.
Experience with scripting or programming languages to automate workflows and processes; tools for data cleaning/manipulation (e.g., OpenRefine); forensics tools (e.g., hardware write-blockers, BitCurator utilities).
Application Materials Interested applicants should provide:
A letter of application
CV/resume
Names, addresses, and email addresses of three references (two must be present/past supervisors)
Special Instructions Minimum $64,000. Salary is negotiable. MSU provides generous fringe benefits including health care, dental care, professional development funding, 22 paid vacation days, 9 University holidays, 2 personal observance days, paid sick days, tuition discounts, and relocation reimbursement.
For questions, please contact Jacquelyn Hansen, aholajac@msu.edu, at MSU Libraries' Human Resources Department.
Professional Misconduct Review MSU conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants. A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for selection. Applicants must disclose any pending investigations, findings, or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Details include various forms of misconduct under civil rights laws and policies. Applicants sign an authorization to contact current/past employers for a period of 7 years prior to application if selected as a semi-finalist. The existence of misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate; the university will assess compatibility with the position.
Policies and Compliance MSU is committed to a safe environment and will keep records securely. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization, the application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn.
Other Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Website: lib.msu.edu
MSU Statement Michigan State University has a long-standing history of advancing the common good with uncommon will and provides opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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Digital Archivist, Librarian I or II. Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries invites applications for the position of Digital Archivist. Reporting to the Head of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections and University Archives, the successful candidate will foster the discovery, access, and preservation of born-digital and digital surrogate materials through activities including the implementation and maintenance of digital delivery systems including but not limited to Archive-It and Preservica. The Digital Archivist will be broadly focused and collaborative with in-depth knowledge of computing habits and varieties of digital material across formats (PC, Mac, devices, cloud). MSU Libraries supports a diverse community of users with more than 7 million print volumes, archival and manuscript content, and electronic resources.
Archivists are appointed as regular faculty in the Librarian continuing appointment system. Faculty responsibilities include independent judgment, strong communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, collegiality, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. They develop a self-directed program of professional development and may serve on library and university committees as elected or assigned.
Duties
Prepares technical metadata and coordinates with the Metadata, Digital Repository team, the Special Collections Digital Curation Working Group, and other stakeholders involved in the digital asset lifecycle.
Processes, arranges, and describes digital archival material in accordance with professional standards, including all levels and forms of description.
Collaborates to design digital preservation workflows for existing and future born-digital and digitized collections.
Provides guidance on digital preservation and how we care for and provide access to abstract content.
Creates and performs quality control on processed born-digital archives.
Creates collaborative workflows with library stakeholders to ensure digital collections are compliant with current accessibility standards.
Leads development of a collections-centered approach with respect to ethical and privacy needs of digital collections; collaborates to conduct reparative description for metadata to ensure accurate representation and inclusive, non-discriminatory descriptions.
Participates in donor engagement and exhibit creation in collaboration with fellow archivists and librarians.
Provides reference and research assistance, including time on a public service desk, with students, faculty, scholars, and external visitors, onsite and remote.
Qualifications Required Degree Masters - Information and Library Sciences
Masters degree in information or library science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent international accreditation.
Experience with archival theory and practice.
Knowledge of delivery systems such as Archive-It and Preservica.
Knowledge of archival description in an archival information management system (e.g., ArchivesSpace), digital asset management, digital preservation systems, web archiving, and data structure standards relevant to digital collections in a special collections context (including DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF).
Working knowledge of tools and software used to capture, manage, transfer and deliver born-digital records, including web archiving tools.
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users.
Preparation and commitment to conducting independent scholarship consistent with a library faculty appointment.
Values varied perspectives and actively fosters a collaborative and respectful culture.
Desired Qualifications
Continuing education coursework or certification in digital archives or digital asset management.
Hands-on experience with relevant digital preservation tools and systems.
Experience with digital preservation and web-archiving tools such as Preservica, Bitcurator, and Archive-It.
Experience with scripting or programming languages to automate workflows and processes; tools for data cleaning/manipulation (e.g., OpenRefine); forensics tools (e.g., hardware write-blockers, BitCurator utilities).
Application Materials Interested applicants should provide:
A letter of application
CV/resume
Names, addresses, and email addresses of three references (two must be present/past supervisors)
Special Instructions Minimum $64,000. Salary is negotiable. MSU provides generous fringe benefits including health care, dental care, professional development funding, 22 paid vacation days, 9 University holidays, 2 personal observance days, paid sick days, tuition discounts, and relocation reimbursement.
For questions, please contact Jacquelyn Hansen, aholajac@msu.edu, at MSU Libraries' Human Resources Department.
Professional Misconduct Review MSU conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants. A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for selection. Applicants must disclose any pending investigations, findings, or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Details include various forms of misconduct under civil rights laws and policies. Applicants sign an authorization to contact current/past employers for a period of 7 years prior to application if selected as a semi-finalist. The existence of misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate; the university will assess compatibility with the position.
Policies and Compliance MSU is committed to a safe environment and will keep records securely. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization, the application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn.
Other Information Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Website: lib.msu.edu
MSU Statement Michigan State University has a long-standing history of advancing the common good with uncommon will and provides opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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