Digital Archivist - Special Collections & Metadata Lead

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Library Faculty position overseeing the Special Collections digitization program. You will manage selection, digitization, metadata creation, post-production, and quality control, while coordinating with vendors and staff.

Ideal candidates have a master’s in library and information science, experience with digitization, metadata standards (MARC, LCSH, FAST, DACS), and strong project management and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science is required.
• Experience with digitization workflows and metadata creation is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Special Collections digitization program.
• Digitize cultural heritage materials and ensure access copies are uploaded.
• Hire, train, and supervise student and temporary staff.
• Develop and maintain digital preservation plans and equipment needs.
• Coordinate mass-digitization of large archival collections to meet strategic goals.
• Support outreach and promote digital collections to campus and community partners.
• Staff the reading room desk and assist researchers as needed.
• Seek and contribute to digitization grant opportunities.

Skills

Archival theory

Digitization

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Tools

MARC

LCSH

FAST

DACS

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Library Faculty position overseeing the Special Collections digitization program. You will manage selection, digitization, metadata creation, post-production, and quality control, while coordinating with vendors and staff.

Ideal candidates have a master’s in library and information science, experience with digitization, metadata standards (MARC, LCSH, FAST, DACS), and strong project management and communication skills;