Job Opening Title: Digital Archivist
Employer Name: Carleton College
Job Location: 1 N College St Northfield, MN 55057
Application Deadline:
Salary Range: $60,000+ (Depending upon qualifications)
Link to job posting: https://careers.carleton.edu/en-us/job/492839/digital-archivist
Years of experience required: 1+
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: The Digital Archivist collects, preserves, and makes accessible the digital archival records of Carleton College using a creative mix of both traditional archival practices and techniques, as well as scripting, database queries, and data analysis.
The Digital Archivist oversees all aspects of the archival management system and public archives catalog. As a member of the Gould Library Special Collections and Archives Department, this position strategizes new website tools and software utilities to improve access to archival collections and archival processing methods. In addition, the Digital Archivist advises other campus departments on digital preservation and self-archiving.
Carleton College is an AA/EEO employer. We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
What Carleton College has for you: Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with college contribution, a generous paid time off, as well as access to many other campus amenities.
The successful candidate possesses a Master’s degree in Library Science, Archives and Records Management, or a related field and has at least one year of experience working in the field. Must have strong experience working with archives management systems (Collective Access, ArchivesSpace, Archon, AtoM). Preferred qualifications include two plus years of experience overseeing the operation of an archival management system and experience with archival metadata and encoding standards such as DACS and EAD.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications. To learn more visit: https://careers.carleton.edu/en-us/job/492839/digital-archivist
Carleton is a private liberal arts residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Carleton is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. Northfield is a short commute from the metro that offers an interesting alternative to working in corporate America. A place with small town charm with big city opportunity. If you are looking for a stimulating environment to work, take a closer look at this opportunity today.
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