Manager for Digital Archives, The Harry Ransom Center

Job Details :General NotesThe Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.PurposeWeare looking for a forward-thinking and innovative Digital Archivist to lead the stewardship ofborn digitalmaterialsatthe Ransom Center. In this role, you willwork closely with the Archival Processing Unit toprocess and catalog digital content at both aggregate and item levels, integrate descriptions into finding aids, and ensure high-quality metadata standards.You’llcollaborate with curators, donors, and other teams within the Metadata + Discovery departmentto appraise and transfer digital archives, while developing policies and workflows that support long-term preservation and access. This position offers the chance to tackle exciting projects such as implementingEaaSIwith campus partners,expandingthe Center’sweb archivingprogram, andexploringemail archivingstrategies.Ifyouare an access-focused archivist andeager to advance digital preservation, shape innovative approaches to managing born-digital archives, and lead projects that define best practices for access and sustainability,we’dlove to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesProcess and catalog born digital materials at the aggregate and item level, and integrate aggregate descriptions into finding aids.Collaborate with curators and donors to survey, appraise, and ensure proper transfer of digital archival materials.Develop strategic goals, policies and workflows related to the preservation of, description of, and access to born-digital archival materials.Monitor quality control of collection and item level description for Born Digital materials. Work with curators, collection management team, conservation and preservation, and other units within Metadata and Discovery to manage processing priorities for digital archives collections.Contribute to department documentation strategy.Select, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technologies used for the preservation and access of born-digital archival materials.Train and support HRC staff on workflows and technologies used in the overall management of born-digital archival materials.Champion the Ransom Center’s role in digital stewardship through active collaboration and partnership across campus and beyond.Engage in campus, regional, and national scholarly and professional organizations and activities with a focus on digital archival materials.Support Research Services department through regular Reading and Viewing Room shifts.Serve as primary contact for public services staff for matters related to born digital access. Required QualificationsMaster’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution program or equivalent international degree. Two or more years ofdemonstratedprofessional experience preserving, processing, describing, and delivering born-digital and hybrid archival materials in a research library or archival setting.Demonstrated knowledge ofdigital preservation systems, such asArchivematicaorPreservicaDemonstrated knowledge ofdigital forensic tools, such asBitCurator.Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice.Demonstrated experience creating finding aids using EAD and DACS. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively.Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong planning and organizational skills.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experiencewithtechnologies and systems developed or adopted by the archival community for the management of and access to born-digital materials.Hands-on experience working withtechnologies and strategies related to digital forensics and digital preservation. Experience planning and managing a digital preservation program.Demonstrated knowledge of metadata and other standards relevant to the control of digitalmaterials such as OAIS, EAD, DACS, Dublin Core, MODS, and PREMIS. Experience with programming languages (such as Python, Java, Perl) andinteractingwithsoftware through Application Programming Interfaces. Experience supervising students and other staff.Salary Range$65,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsExposure to standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.May be exposed to dust and mold.May use a stepstool.Occasional lifting and moving ofarchivesboxes up to 40 pounds.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----