Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Archivist I/II- Digital Archivist
Job Requisition Number
COA088696
Position Number
116191
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Austin History Center
Minimum Qualifications
Archivist I:
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration; or must be received within six (6) months of employment.
- Master’s degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master’s Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- May require a valid operator’s license and the use of a personal vehicle.
Archivist II:
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration, plus two (2) years professional experience working in an archives, library, museum, or other cultural heritage institution
- Master’s degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master’s Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- May require a valid operator’s license and the use of a personal vehicle.
Notes to Applicants
This position will be responsible for the appraisal, processing, and preservation of digital records, including official City of Austin records and community donations, and making those records accessible to the public. This position will be responsible for researching, recommending, and implementing strategies and actions necessary to ensure that the Austin History Center is adhering to professional best practices, The position will also assist with developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals. In addition, this position will provide reference services to customers and participate in outreach programming to support the Austin communities’ efforts in preserving digital records.
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions:
- A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE: A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
- Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
Additional Information:.
- All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
- Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
- The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted jobs and positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Pay Range
Archivist I: $23.62 – $27.42
Archivist II: $25.25 – $29.94
Archivist II: $25.25 – $29.94
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Note: Work hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.
Note: Work hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.
Job Close Date
04/24/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Library
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
810 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Preservica or similar digital asset management software; and its integration with ArchivesSpace or similar archival management software.
- Familiarity with metadata standards such as DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS and creating metadata records for archival objects.
- Demonstrated experience processing born-digital collections and capturing disk images from legacy media such as hard drives and floppy disks. Knowledge of digital forensic tools for harvesting, managing, and preserving born-digital materials, such as BitCurator, BagIt, DataAccessioner, etc.
- Ability to collaborate with AudioVisual archivist, Imaging Archivist, and Processing Archivist in establishing and adhering to digitization workflows and file naming conventions.
- Experience with Python, Ruby or similar programming languages to create and/or use scripts to manage workflows that leverage automation.
- Relevant coursework, training or certification in digital archives.
- Experience answering archival/historically-related reference questions from the public.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Archivist I
Archivist II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Archivist I
Archivist II
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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