Digital Archivist: Lead Digitization & Preservation

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Digitization Archivist to lead the Special Collections digitization program. You will supervise staff, coordinate mass digitization, and ensure high-quality metadata and access for digital materials.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS and hands-on experience with digitization equipment, metadata (MARC, LCSH, FAST, DACS), and digital repositories. This is a permanent, full-time faculty position within Atkins Library.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited) by start date.
• Experience with digitization equipment and software.
• Familiarity with metadata standards MARC, LCSH, FAST, and DACS.
• Experience with digital repositories and content management systems.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication; mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day digitization operations for the Special Collections program.
• Digitize cultural heritage materials and upload access copies.
• Hire, train, and supervise student and temporary staff.
• Advise on digitization equipment purchases and preservation planning.
• Coordinate reproduction requests from researchers and offices.
• Collaborate on community digitization initiatives.
• Lead mass-digitization projects aligned with unit goals.
• Develop outreach and promotional strategies for digital collections.
• Staff reading room and provide researcher support.
• Pursue digitization grants and assist with proposals.
• Fulfill faculty obligations and engage in professional associations.

Skills

Archival theory

Special collections librarianship

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS in Library Science

Tools

Digitization equipment

MARC

LCSH

FAST

DACS

Digital repositories

Content management systems

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Digitization Archivist to lead the Special Collections digitization program. You will supervise staff, coordinate mass digitization, and ensure high-quality metadata and access for digital materials.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS and hands-on experience with digitization equipment, metadata (MARC, LCSH, FAST, DACS), and digital repositories. This is a permanent, full-time faculty position within Atkins Library.