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rrUniversity of Idaho
rrDigital Archivist
rrLocation: Moscow
rrDivision/College: General Library
rrEmployee Category: Faculty
rrPay Range: \$58,000 annually or more depending on experience
rrFTE: 1.0
rrFull/Part Time:
rrPosition Summary:
r The University of Idaho Library Digital Archivist works within theSpecial Collections & Archives Department. In collaboration with theHead of Special Collections & Archives, the Digital Archivist leadsprioritization, planning, and action for preservation and access of borndigital objects. The Digital Archivist works collaboratively with theLibrarys Digital Collections Team to prioritize the creation andmaintenance of digital collections. The Digital Archivist oversees thedigital platforms used by Special Collections & Archives to catalogmaterials (e.g., ArchivesSpace and ArchivesWest). The Digital Archivistsupports departmental efforts in Special Collections & Archives whichincludes reference, instruction, and community outreach. As a facultymember, the Digital Archivist is also expected to be engaged with andaware of developments in relevant fields and to maintain an activeresearch and scholarship program.
This is a 12-month, fiscal year, tenure track faculty position. Facultyrank (assistant professor/ associate professor) is negotiable based onexperience relative to university and library bylaws. Tenure status isnot negotiable.
rrMinimum Qualifications:
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Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program or theequivalent.Experience using analytical, interpersonal, and oral and writtencommunication methods.Experience working effectively, independently, and collaborativelyin a collegial environment.Experience managing collaborative projects from beginning to end.Experience implementing digital preservation best practices, orevidence of education pertaining to digital preservation bestpractices.Experience with ArchiveSpace or other archives informationmanagement system.Experience with the use of metadata and metadata standards.Experience learning new technologies associated with digitalpreservation, digital archiving, and/or web development activities.Experience with explaining and promoting processes to people withvaried levels of technical understanding.Evidence of ability to learn new technologies and adapt to achanging technological environment.rrPreferred Qualifications:
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Evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of archives, libraryor information sciences.Demonstration of creativity or innovation in library services.Knowledge of the history of Idaho or the Pacific Northwest.Ability to resolve technical problems that arise, in collaborationwith colleagues and vendors.Demonstrated experience preserving and providing access toborn-digital archival materials.Experience providing reference support.Experience with digitization of archival material.rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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rPosting Number: F001204P
rrPosting Date: 01/09/2024
rrClosing Date:
rrOpen Until Filled: Yes
rrSpecial Instructions:
rApplications received by 2/15/2024 will receive first consideration.
All applicants are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, a letterofqualification,and three references.
rrBackground Check: Applicants who are select d as final possiblecandidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
rrTo apply, please visit:jobs.uidaho.edu
rrEEO Statement
rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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