Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Digital Archives Assistant will contribute to the processing and description of the digital collections within the University Archives and Special Collections and the institutional repository. This position, in consultation with the Digital Initiatives & Archives Librarian, will process and reformat digital objects, research the historical context of collections, organize and upload digital files, produce metadata, and contribute to digital preservation efforts
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Paid Mission leave to give employees time to volunteer in the community
- Options for flexible work
- Additional time off each year when the University closes for Winter Break
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
The Community
Essential:
Assist with the overall inventory and organization of all digital archives and special collections using the digital asset management system. Assist with the overall inventory and organization of scholarly communications using the institutional repository.
Conduct digital archival processing: format and upload digital files, metadata creation, digital preservation and processing collections in multiple formats.
Participate in the direction of student employees.
Assists with research and reference requests related to digital archives.
Other:
Performs other duties as assigned which may include but is not limited to engaging in library committee work and/or duties in support of the Regis mission.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in a library, special collections, or archival setting.
Some supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution of higher education
Ability to communicate collegially and to contribute constructively within a team setting.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be exceptionally service oriented.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Minimum of one year of experience in a related environment.