Digitization Archivist

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

Salary

$68,000

Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the job responsibilities and essential functions for library faculty should be interpreted in the context of the Library’s strategic plan. Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future UNC Charlotte students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement. Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

If this position conducts research, this position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts the day-to-day operations of the Special Collections digitization program including selection, digitization, metadata creation, post-production, quality control, publishing, and working with vendors
• Performs digitization of cultural heritage materials and ensures that access copies are uploaded to the digital collections platform
• Hires, trains and supervises student and temporary workers to support digitization and metadata creation activities
• Makes recommendations for the selection, purchase, and maintenance of digitization equipment and supplies and contributes to digital preservation planning efforts
• Coordinates the fulfillment of reproduction requests from researchers, university offices, and community partners
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop and nurture digitization collaborations with community partners
• Coordinates mass-digitization of large archival collections based on unit strategic goals and access needs
• Collaborates on the development and implementation of outreach and promotional strategies for digital collections, including social media, exhibits, presentations, and other activities
• Staffs the reading room desk on a regular schedule and provides backup support for paging and retrieving materials for researchers as needed.
• Investigates digitization grant opportunities and participates in writing grant proposals
• Fulfills library faculty obligations relating to job performance, service and research, and participates in appropriate regional and/or national professional associations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Completion Requirements

Completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by the time selected applicant begins job.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Coursework or experience in archival theory and practice and/or special collections librarianship
• Demonstrated experience using digitization equipment and software
• Familiarity with best practices in still image and audio digitization for cultural heritage institutions
• Familiarity with library and archival metadata and descriptive standards, such as MARC , LCSH , FAST , and DACS
• Familiarity with digital repositories and content management systems
• Familiarity with emerging trends, ethics, and practices in community archives and community digitization projects
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully manage projects, prioritize work, learn new technologies and systems, and solve problems
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to fostering an environment of mutual respect
• Interest or experience in student supervision and mentoring

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Tyler Cline at [e-mail]

9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223