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SalaryThe University of Virginia Library seeks applications for a Digital Archivist. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Digital Archivist facilitates acquisition, processing, discoverability, and access for the rare and unique holdings of Small Special Collections , in both paper and digital format. The individual in this position will be responsible for processing digital archival materials, utilizing ArchivesSpace to create finding aids and digital objects for online publication to full national standards. Primary duties will also include leading the Special Collections web archiving program.
In addition, the Digital Archivist will play a key role in implementing a reparative framework for all materials. They will work in collaboration with other divisions of the UVA Library to develop innovative methods of describing and disseminating library material, reflecting the newest developments in the field. The successful candidate in this position recognizes the importance of reparative work and social justice in this field and strives to create and contribute to an anti-racist work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive. Library staff enjoy generous benefits for use of Library materials and professional development, in addition to UVA’s standard benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Experience and Knowledge:
The UVA Library supports career development and provides opportunities for both formal and informal training as part of professional development. We are interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range and combination of experiences, education, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
About the University of Virginia Library: The University of Virginia was conceived with a library at its heart, placed in the Rotunda at the head of the Academical Village. Today, the UVA Library’s original purpose remains unchanged: to provide access to accumulated knowledge and, in so doing, increase it - in short, to advance learning.
The Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Staff members support a collection that includes more than 20 million manuscripts and archive materials, 4.8 million books, 4.5 million e-books, and hundreds of thousands of journal subscriptions. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.
UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains; Richmond; Washington, D.C.; and the Eastern Shore. Charlottesville is a vibrant town with culture, music, numerous restaurants, excellent schools, and countless outdoor activities.
Salary range: $65,000- $69,000
TO APPLY :
Please visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for "Digital Archivist"
Complete an application online and attach:
PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs ”, and search for “R0056061" .
***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.
For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin , Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu . For more information about the position, please contact Brenda Gunn, Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, at bg9ba@virg inia.edu
A recording of a webinar held on December 4 , detailing inform ation about this position , can be viewed at https://avalon.lib.virginia.edu/media_objects/kh04dq23w
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
In addition, the Digital Archivist will play a key role in implementing a reparative framework for all materials. They will work in collaboration with other divisions of the UVA Library to develop innovative methods of describing and disseminating library material, reflecting the newest developments in the field. The successful candidate in this position recognizes the importance of reparative work and social justice in this field and strives to create and contribute to an anti-racist work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve s as the main resource for born-digital records issues and solutions; provide s implementation training for new or updated processes.
- Lead s the Special Collections web archiving program, in collaboration with the University Archivist, Digital Preservation Analyst, and other stakeholders.
- Appraise s and assist s with transfers of hybrid and born-digital collections, in consultation with Curators and University Archivist.
- Utilize s digital forensics tools and techniques on a FRED (Forensic Recovery Evidentiary Device) and other devices.
- Arrange s and describe s hybrid and born-digital archival collections.
- Prepare s and package s digital content for preservation.
- Participate s in regular reference desk service in the reading room.
- Keep s current with emerging standards and practices in the field of archives, including changes in technology for digital archives-related tools, systems, and practices.
The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive. Library staff enjoy generous benefits for use of Library materials and professional development, in addition to UVA’s standard benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or related Advanced degree. A bachelor’s degree and 4 years may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Coursework covering archival materials, including physical and born-digital content.
- Knowledge of strategies developed or adopted by the archival community for managing and processing archival material, such as MPLP, and applied specially to born-digital content and web archiving.
- Knowledge of tools and software used to capture, manage, transfer and deliver born-digital records, including web archiving activities and tools.
- Familiarity with relevant standards for archival description and preservation including DACS, EAD, METS, and PREMIS. Familiarity with other related metadata standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Experience and Knowledge:
- Two or more years full-time experience working as an Archivist with hands-on experience processing born-digital and physical materials.
- Digital Archives Specialist certification from the Society of American Archivists.
- Experience editing XML in oXygen or another XML editor.
- Experience with scripting languages ( e.g. Python, SQL, XSLT) to transform or remediate metadata.
The UVA Library supports career development and provides opportunities for both formal and informal training as part of professional development. We are interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range and combination of experiences, education, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
About the University of Virginia Library: The University of Virginia was conceived with a library at its heart, placed in the Rotunda at the head of the Academical Village. Today, the UVA Library’s original purpose remains unchanged: to provide access to accumulated knowledge and, in so doing, increase it - in short, to advance learning.
The Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Staff members support a collection that includes more than 20 million manuscripts and archive materials, 4.8 million books, 4.5 million e-books, and hundreds of thousands of journal subscriptions. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others.
UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains; Richmond; Washington, D.C.; and the Eastern Shore. Charlottesville is a vibrant town with culture, music, numerous restaurants, excellent schools, and countless outdoor activities.
Salary range: $65,000- $69,000
TO APPLY :
Please visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for "Digital Archivist"
Complete an application online and attach:
- Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs ”, and search for “R0056061" .
***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.
For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin , Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu . For more information about the position, please contact Brenda Gunn, Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, at bg9ba@virg inia.edu
A recording of a webinar held on December 4 , detailing inform ation about this position , can be viewed at https://avalon.lib.virginia.edu/media_objects/kh04dq23w
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
