Digital Archivist

Digital Library Federation; Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a Digital Archivist to enhance its digital archiving capabilities. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing workflows, policies, and standards to ensure the integrity and accessibility of digital archives. The Digital Archivist will manage the appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital materials, utilizing advanced tools to maintain usability over time. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving important digital assets and making them accessible for future generations. If you are passionate about digital archiving and eager to contribute to a vital mission, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and preserving digital materials is essential.
• Knowledge of digital archiving tools and workflows is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workflows for digital archives management.
• Oversee appraisal, description, and preservation of digital materials.

Skills

Digital Archiving

Workflow Development

Policy Implementation

Preservation Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Archivematica

DuraCloud

TreeSize

Archive-It

Job description

The University of Kansas Libraries seeks a knowledgeable and innovative individual to serve as Digital Archivist to enhance its capabilities in managing and preserving born digital materials, primarily within the archival collections at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library (KSRL).

This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing workflows, policies, and standards that ensure the integrity, accessibility, and sustainability of digital archives. The Digital Archivist will oversee the appraisal and description, processing, preservation of, and access to these materials, utilizing tools such as ArchivesSpace, Archivematica, DuraCloud, TreeSize, and Archive-It. Additionally, preservation assessments and format migrations will be conducted to maintain the usability of these digital assets over time.

Please see the posting for full details and to apply.