Digital Archivist, Catholic University of America, Washington DC
Posted May 28, 2014
Position Summary: The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives (ACHRCUA) houses and administers the historical manuscript collections relating to all facets of American Catholic history, including labor history, social welfare, and immigration and ethnic studies. The Center also acquires and preserves the records of The Catholic University of America reflecting over a century of leadership in the major intellectual, social and cultural movements in American Catholicism.
Reporting to the Associate Archivist, the Digital Archivist works to secure born-digital records, process them, and digitize collections. The Digital Archivist must work cooperatively with other staff to bring the digital aspects of the job to bear on all parts of the archive. The Digital Archivist should work cooperatively with the library as receiving a volume of digital materials will generate a need for a large server space. Responsibilities Include: Provide reference and access to all collections including digitization (scanning of photographs and audio/ video transfer) and duplication of materials. Supervise, along with the Associate Archivist, the appraisal, acquisition (including electronic records management), arrangement, and description of born digital and digitized materials including the creation of indexes and finding aids. Work with library systems and electronic resources units on web and computer issues. Explores and proposes new technologies, including Web 2.0, to meet research and reference needs of patrons and staff. Create digital exhibits and websites. Manage and maintain the Archives web sites. Work with other University Libraries units in the digitization and management of digital library and archival materials. Supervise student workers, practicum students, and volunteers as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in history, library science, archives or records management required. A minimum of two (2) years experience in processing archival collections. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience in using audio/visual materials, computers, databases and HTML. For full position listing and how to apply, visit http://humanresources.cua.edu/positions/current.cfm Please reference position number 101347 in your correspondence. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered The Catholic University of America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans and people with disabilities.
Internal Number: 101347