Digital Initiatives Coordinator

South Dakota Board of Regents

Brookings (SD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator at South Dakota Board of Regents in Brookings, SD, leads digitization, preservation, and records management for SDSU Archives and Special Collections. You will guide digital projects and support discovery and access for researchers.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and familiarity with metadata standards, digital preservation, and archival systems; occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required by application date.
Experience in archives or cultural heritage settings is required.
Knowledge of metadata schemas (Dublin Core) and digital content management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead development, growth, preservation, and security of digital collections.
Provide reference services for Archives and Special Collections.
Support records management initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Archives experience

Metadata standards (DC, etc.)

Digital preservation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library/Info Science (preferred)

Tools

Access to Memory

ArchivesSpace

CONTENTdm

Omeka

XML

Python

Job description

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator plays a key role in expanding access to unique materials in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. This role oversees digitization projects and digital preservation activities and supports records management initiatives. The coordinator will also have opportunities to explore emerging practices that enhance discovery, preservation, and use of digital collections. This position is located in Brookings , South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

As part of the Hilton M. Briggs Library, the SDSU Archives and Special Collections preserves and provides access to more than 11,000 linear feet of archival collections and rare books that document the history, culture, and life of the university and region. Through its collections and services, the archives fosters research, learning, and connections with the university and broader community.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator provides leadership for the development, growth, preservation, and security of the Hilton M. Briggs Library digital collections and records management to support the South Dakota State University community, scholars, and researchers. The coordinator also provides reference services for Archives and Special Collections.

BENEFITS

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree completed by date of application;
At least one year of related experience working in archives or other cultural heritage settings;
Knowledge of current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital library initiatives, archives, and special collections;
Knowledge of current metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core, and digital content management systems;
Knowledge of current digital preservation practices, workflows, and tools;
Experience with digital file management in multiple formats;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Previous customer service experience; and
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, climb ladders, reach overhead, bend, push fully-loaded carts of books and boxes weighing over 100 pounds, and work in an environment with dust and mold.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ALA -accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science with a concentration in archival studies;
Academic library employment;
Experience processing archival collections following archival standards and best practices;
Experience with the creation and management of digitization and metadata projects following best practices and standards;
Experience with archival management systems, such as Access to Memory, ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, and Omeka;
Experience coding in XML , Python, or other scripting languages;
Experience with website management systems;
Experience with audiovisual analog-to-digital conversion; and
Experience with digital archives management and preservation.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Michele Christian, at Michele.Christian@sdstate.edu.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Protective Clothing/Equipment

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If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Squatting, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Climbing Ladders

Describe any of the conditions selected

This position works with physical and digital collections requiring lifting and use of hands.

Sensory Requirements

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Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Exposure to Dust, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Work includes library stacks and storage areas.
Exposure to mold.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Library and archival storage

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