Digitization Archivist: Digital Collections Lead

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Virginia University seeks a Digitization Archivist for the West Virginia and Regional History Center to lead digitization programs, establish imaging and metadata standards, and oversee repository ingests. The role involves coordinating with vendors, staff training, and ensuring accessibility and long-term preservation of digital collections while complying with archival standards.

Reporting to the Head of Collections Management and Processing, you will contribute to grant-funded projects

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information sciences from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of experience with digital materials in archives or libraries.
• Experience with digitization, metadata, and preservation practices.
• Knowledge of standards for archival description (DACS, EAD) and metadata formats.

Responsabilités

• Lead digitization strategy and prioritization based on collection needs.
• Oversee digitization of analog and audiovisual materials in line with standards.
• Plan, manage, and document digitization projects from prep to publication.
• Coordinate with external vendors and ensure quality control.
• Establish and maintain metadata standards and repository ingests (Hyku/ArchivesSpace).
• Train staff and interns in digitization workflows.

Connaissances

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Technical literacy

Emerging technologies

Research/self-learning

Formation

Master’s in LIS (ALA-accredited)

Outils

Hyku

ArchivesSpace

Imaging systems

Description du poste

West Virginia University seeks a Digitization Archivist for the West Virginia and Regional History Center to lead digitization programs, establish imaging and metadata standards, and oversee repository ingests. The role involves coordinating with vendors, staff training, and ensuring accessibility and long-term preservation of digital collections while complying with archival standards.

Reporting to the Head of Collections Management and Processing, you will contribute to grant-funded projects