Digital Collections & Digitization Specialist

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Collections Specialist to manage digitization and digital collections initiatives within Archives & Special Collections. You will prepare materials for digitization, organize and manage digital assets, and create metadata while supporting digital preservation and QA.

The role emphasizes applying library or cultural heritage experience, learning specialized skills in digital collections, digitization, and preservation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in library science, information science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a library, archives, museum, or cultural heritage setting.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage large digital datasets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for digitization and digitization workflows.
• Organize and manage digital assets and metadata.
• Create and review metadata; support digital preservation and QA.
• Follow established standards and workflows; communicate progress and challenges.
• Collaborate with library staff on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Technical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArchivesSpace

CONTENTdm

JSTOR Stewardship

MARC

Dublin Core

XML

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Collections Specialist to manage digitization and digital collections initiatives within Archives & Special Collections. You will prepare materials for digitization, organize and manage digital assets, and create metadata while supporting digital preservation and QA.

The role emphasizes applying library or cultural heritage experience, learning specialized skills in digital collections, digitization, and preservation, and