Digital Projects Archivist, Northeastern University, (Boston, MA)
Posted December 16, 2024
Job Description:
Northeastern University seeks to hire a full-time Digital Projects Archivist to support multiple projects housed within the newly reconfigured Humanities Center within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Some of the projects affiliated with the Humanities Center include the Digital Archive of Indigenous Language Persistence, the Digital Transgender Archive, the Early Black Boston Digital Almanac, the Early Caribbean Digital Archive, the Homosaurus, and Mapping Black London, as well as other projects. These projects share commitments to broadening and diversifying our knowledge of the past and present, including the lives of individuals and communities who are often left out of official archives. These projects invite creative engagement with archival resources and digital methods.
We warmly invite people with various skills and levels of expertise to apply to this position. Candidates who meet some, but not all, of the qualifications listed below are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek colleagues who are committed to building an inclusive and diverse working environment and who have been and remain underrepresented or marginalized in the field of librarianship – including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+ people, individuals with disabilities and applicants from lower-income and first-generation library or academic backgrounds. We expect this position to be an ongoing learning experience and are committed to supporting professional development.
This is a two-year, full-time, benefits-eligible position, with the potential of extension depending on funding.
Qualifications:
- Master’s in Library Science, advanced degree in a related area, or commensurate experience
- Extensive knowledge of digital archives, archival management, and emerging digital curation practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of digitization workflows and standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of metadata and archival description standards
- Working knowledge of intellectual property, copyright, and privacy issues related to digital collections
- Working knowledge of preservation, sustainability, and long term access, including use of DOIs
- Ability to work collaboratively across projects as well as with minimal supervision
- Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills
- 1-4 years experience working with digital archives or libraries preferred
- Preferred experience supervising student teams
- Preferred experience with project management
We realize that this is a lengthy list of activities and qualifications. There are multiple paths toward success in this position, and each may look somewhat different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description and to apply visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Digital-Projects-Archivist_R129808