Digital Archivist
4 weeks ago
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Library is seeking a highly skilled Digital Archivist to join its Special Collections team. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, stewarding, and providing access to the library's digitized and born-digital materials. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of cultural heritage materials and to contribute to the development of innovative digital collections and services.
Key Responsibilities
The Digital Archivist will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the stewardship and access of digitized and born-digital materials. This will include working closely with library staff to increase capacity for processing, arranging, and describing digitized and born-digital materials. The successful candidate will also be responsible for partnering with stakeholders throughout the library to enhance existing digitization infrastructure and to develop digital access strategies that leverage the use of baseline description as a tool to improve the discoverability of digital materials.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, the Digital Archivist will need to have a strong understanding of standards and best practices for digitization and description of cultural heritage materials. They will also need to have experience with archival technologies and tools related to appraising, accessioning, processing, preserving, and providing access to born-digital archives. In addition, the successful candidate will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the library.
Preferred Qualifications
The UCLA Library is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates who share these values. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity through engagement with and promotion of the UCLA Principles of Community. They will also have experience working in special collections in an academic or research library, and will have knowledge of licensing and copyright issues as they relate to the duplication and digitization of material. Additionally, the successful candidate will have knowledge of at least one non-English language.
What We Offer
The UCLA Library offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. The successful candidate will also have access to a range of resources and support, including training and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive community of colleagues.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references, through the UCLA Library's website. We look forward to hearing from you
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