Digital Collections Specialist - Digitization & Access

Embry-Riddle; Daytona Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Digital Collections Specialist to support digitization projects, prepare materials for scanning, organize and manage digital assets, and create and review metadata within Archives & Special Collections.

The role emphasizes preservation and quality control, collaboration with library staff, following established workflows, and ongoing learning to expand skills in digital collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in a library, archives, or cultural heritage environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with large digital datasets.
• Ability to learn new software and follow established workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for digitization and support digitization workflow.
• Organize and manage digital assets and metadata.
• Create and review metadata; support digital preservation and QC.
• Collaborate with staff and apply established standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Effective written and verbal communica

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArchivesSpace

CONTENTdm

MARC/XML metadata

JSTOR Stewardship

Job description

Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Digital Collections Specialist to support digitization projects, prepare materials for scanning, organize and manage digital assets, and create and review metadata within Archives & Special Collections.

The role emphasizes preservation and quality control, collaboration with library staff, following established workflows, and ongoing learning to expand skills in digital collections.