Holocaust Archives Assessment & Digitization Lead

HIAS; Village of Silver Springs (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

HIAS seeks a consultant to survey HIAS’ Holocaust-era archival holdings across multiple sites in the United States, assessing size, scope, and condition of mixed media such as paper files, microfiche, and digitized materials. The work includes establishing prioritization for digitization and developing a modern cataloging framework guided by archival standards.

The engagement will deliver recommendations for digital preservation, public access strategies, and a long-term plan developed in

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of archival experience or equivalent.
• MLS/MLIS with archives concentration or related graduate degree.
• Knowledge of Holocaust-related archival materials and immigration history.
• Familiarity with digitization technologies, metadata standards, and archival software.
• Experience with audiovisual collections and/or oversized materials.
• Experience using ArchivesSpace or similar platforms.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using AI to support digitization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive survey to determine the size, scope, and condition of HIAS’ Holocaust era holdings.
• Establish clear prioritization criteria for digitizing Holocaust era-related materials.
• Develop recommendations for a modern cataloging framework based on ISAD(G) and DACS.
• Develop and share recommendations to shape a long-term digital preservation and public access strategy with external partners.
• Safely handle archival records according to established guidelines.
• Perform regular quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy of work completed.
• Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of work.

Skills

Archival management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Metadata standards

Digitization technologies

ArchivesSpace

Audiovisual/oversized materials

Attention to detail

AI-assisted digitization

Education

MLS/MLIS with archives focus

Tools

ArchivesSpace

Job description

HIAS seeks a consultant to survey HIAS’ Holocaust-era archival holdings across multiple sites in the United States, assessing size, scope, and condition of mixed media such as paper files, microfiche, and digitized materials. The work includes establishing prioritization for digitization and developing a modern cataloging framework guided by archival standards.

The engagement will deliver recommendations for digital preservation, public access strategies, and a long-term plan developed in