Digital Associate Archivist

Certifiedarchivists; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,250 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

A premier university library in Philadelphia is seeking a Digital Associate Archivist to manage and preserve digital records. Ideal candidates will hold a MA or MLS with archival experience and possess strong skills in archival standards and digital forensics. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition remission. This position is 100% onsite.

Qualifications

• Three years of archival experience required.
• Two years of archival reference and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and preserve digital records from ingestion of collections.
• Provide advanced reference and research services.
• Conduct class instruction sessions in university classes.

Skills

Knowledge of archival organization and descriptive standards

Familiarity with digital forensics and preservation tools

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript

Education

MA or MLS or equivalent

Three years of archival experience

Tools

ArchivesSpace

CONTENTdm

Job description

Digital Associate Archivist: Charles Library (25002894)

The Charles Library at Temple University is searching for a Digital Associate Archivist. Become part of the Temple family and enjoy access to a full range of benefits.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition free
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range

$41,250–$65,000. Salary is determined by HR based on job duties, education, experience, internal equity, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Coordinator of Technical Services, the Digital Associate Archivist manages and preserves digital records from ingestion of newborn digital collections to delivery. Serves as department lead on assessment‑related activities and liaises with the coordinators of public and technical services, gathering and analyzing statistics for reporting purposes. Processes, preserves, and creates finding aids, cataloguing records, and other access tools, with assistance from student workers. Works with the director on collection development, including accessioning new acquisitions. Provides advanced reference and research services to a range of user communities, including university students, faculty, and staff. Conducts class instruction sessions in university classes, surrounding schools, and other groups. Performs other duties as assigned.

Mission

Temple University Libraries serves the Temple community and beyond, including more than 30,000 students, and over 2,000 full‑time faculty, researchers, and visitors on Main, Center City, Rome, Japan, and Health Sciences campuses. We are committed to providing research and learning services, offering open access to our facilities and information resources, and fostering innovation and experimentation. Our collections hold millions of physical and digital titles, thousands of print and online journal subscriptions, and hundreds of research databases. We also collect, preserve, and provide access to a broad universe of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, and more.

Job Details

• This position is 100% onsite.
• This position requires the following background checks: handle purchasing cards, cash, checks, credit cards, or manage financial transactions for the University and access to personally identifiable information (PII) as defined by Information Technology Systems (ITS) data classification.

Required Education and Experience

• MA or MLS or equivalent, with coursework in archival theory and methodology.
• Three years of archival experience.
• Two years of archival reference and research experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A concentration in history desired.
• Certified Archivist and Digital Archives Specialist.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of archival organization and descriptive standards such as MARC, RDA, DACS, Dublin Core, EAD, LCSH, AAT, and collection management and digital content management systems such as ArchivesSpace and CONTENTdm.
• Knowledge of digital forensics and preservation tools such as BitCurator, and standards and software used to capture, manage, and deliver born‑digital records. Familiarity with OAIS and preservation management systems such as Archivematica, Preservica, or Fedora.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript along with backend APIs to speed processing of collections.
• Knowledge of systems and software needed to process archives and manuscript collections, create digital finding aids, and digitize and make collections accessible digitally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with archival arrangement and processing techniques for archives, manuscript and audio/visual collections.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description, employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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