Digital Archivist

NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Digital Archivist in the Special Collections Research Center ( SCRC). The Special Collections Research Center ( SCRC) collects, describes, preserves, and provides access to unique, rare, and historical information in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the campus community and beyond. Distinctive collections focus on areas such as the history of the university; agriculture and forestry; the history of computing and computer simulation; design; animal rights and animal welfare; veterinary medicine; zoological health; textiles; engineering; environmental justice; and rare books in related subject areas. This department is innovating archival services and collections through increasingly digital collections, inventive projects and user-focused services. The department collaborates with colleagues across the Libraries to explore and develop technology-enabled solutions for efficient processing, archival discovery, and long-term sustainability of collection materials.

The SCRC maintains a culture of collaboration, with a focus on supporting opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. The Digital Archivist will advance library services through contributing to the management and processing of collections and by maintaining and advancing departmental descriptive standards, tools, and workflows.

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The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of digital archival processing, including building and maintaining documentation in support of a sustainable digital preservation program. They coordinate the integration of digital special collections and archival materials into collection processing, discovery, and access; and contribute to longer term sustainability, discovery, and access of the Libraries' digital rare and unique collections. They collaborate with colleagues in the Special Collections Research Center ( SCRC) and across the Libraries to advise on community and researcher needs, and digital preservation strategies for supporting student success. The position explores technologies for technical processing, discovery, and access-especially pertaining to new and emerging collection materials-and leads the exploration of emerging areas for supporting web archiving initiatives. They also supervise and train student, temporary, and full-time staff working on digital materials.

The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries' Strategic Plan, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. The position participates in library planning and serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. This position reports to the Lead Librarian for Collections Stewardship & Discovery, SCRC.

This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment, based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require frequent onsite work.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below in ways that may not be obvious, including how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position qualifications and needs. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and interests to apply for this position, including those new to the profession.

It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent's background and interests.

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