Digitization Archivist

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 78,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Digitization Archivist to lead the Special Collections digitization program. You will supervise staff, coordinate mass digitization, and ensure high-quality metadata and access for digital materials.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS and hands-on experience with digitization equipment, metadata (MARC, LCSH, FAST, DACS), and digital repositories. This is a permanent, full-time faculty position within Atkins Library.

Qualifications

Master's degree in library and information science (ALA-accredited) by start date.
Experience with digitization equipment and software.
Familiarity with metadata standards MARC, LCSH, FAST, and DACS.
Experience with digital repositories and content management systems.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication; mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day digitization operations for the Special Collections program.
Digitize cultural heritage materials and upload access copies.
Hire, train, and supervise student and temporary staff.
Advise on digitization equipment purchases and preservation planning.
Coordinate reproduction requests from researchers and offices.
Collaborate on community digitization initiatives.
Lead mass-digitization projects aligned with unit goals.
Develop outreach and promotional strategies for digital collections.
Staff reading room and provide researcher support.
Pursue digitization grants and assist with proposals.
Fulfill faculty obligations and engage in professional associations.

Skills

Archival theory

Special collections librarianship

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS in Library Science

Tools

Digitization equipment

MARC

LCSH

FAST

DACS

Digital repositories

Content management systems

Job description

Digitization Archivist

Salary: $68,000

Position Information

Position Number: 002154

Working Title: Digitization Archivist

Classification Title: Librarian

College: Library (Adm)

Department: Atkins Library

Position Designation: Faculty

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year: 12

Primary Purpose of Department: The mission of the department of Special Collections is to preserve and share the history and culture of the University and the Charlotte region. We fulfill this mission by selecting, acquiring, preserving, and providing access to rare materials and records of enduring value, and providing records management services for the university.

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

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, the following statement is applicable: 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

Minimum Experience / Education

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

Special Notes to Applicants

Salary for this position: $68,000

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

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