Holocaust Archives Digitization & Preservation Consultant

HIAS; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on archival preservation seeks a highly skilled consultant to assess and document Holocaust-related archival materials in the United States. The project will involve conducting a survey of the collection, developing criteria for digitization, and providing recommendations for digital preservation and access strategies. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Library Science or Archival Studies, along with extensive experience in archival practices and strong project management skills. This is a 6-month project that may require some travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant work experience in archival practices.
• Enrollment or graduation from an MLS/MLIS program focused on archives.
• Knowledge of Holocaust-related archival materials.
• Familiarity with metadata standards and archival software.
• Experience using AI to support digitization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive survey on Holocaust era holdings.
• Establish criteria for digitizing materials.
• Develop recommendations for cataloging frameworks.
• Shape a long-term strategy for digital preservation.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on completed work.

Skills

Archival practices

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Digitization technologies

ArchivesSpace

Familiarity with audiovisual collections

Education

Advanced degree in Library Science or Archival Studies

Job description

An organization focused on archival preservation seeks a highly skilled consultant to assess and document Holocaust-related archival materials in the United States. The project will involve conducting a survey of the collection, developing criteria for digitization, and providing recommendations for digital preservation and access strategies. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Library Science or Archival Studies, along with extensive experience in archival practices and strong project management skills. This is a 6-month project that may require some travel.