Digital Library Associate

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Job ID: 38051
Agency: Department of Education
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $19.27/hr
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 10/28/2026

The South Dakota State Library Digital Collections reflect the history and culture of South Dakota. Primarily of interest to librarians, researchers, and genealogists, our digital collections include newspaper articles, photographs, state documents, and more. Please visit .

The South Dakota Digital Library Associate works with the other Library Associate to prepare materials for scanning by separating items into manageable sections, scanning, editing, making them accessible, and uploading them into the online digital repository. This position will maintain statistics for Digital Services. This position will also offer research and reference support to librarians, researchers, and others that seek information from the state documents collection.

South Dakota state agencies by state statute are required to submit publications to the SD State Library (SDSL). SDSL is the historical repository for state government publications, some of which go back to territorial days. State library staff are working to digitize and make available online many of these historical publications.

The Digital Library Associate position requires an individual who is self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn and explore. The successful applicant will have a good base of understanding of a variety of technologies related to digitization and digital libraries and will be capable of quickly processing and integrating new technical information and developments. This position requires strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and technical expertise.

The work will involve physically moving heavy materials, squatting, sitting for long periods, computer use, operating scanning equipment, and working in library stacks. Work is done in an office environment; however, work in the library stacks can be dusty and physical. This full-time position will also require working with outside constituents and providing excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with common digital libraries or digital applications and tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• principles, practices, techniques, and services of a library;
• local cataloging and metadata processes;
• standards used in digital preservation;
• basic record keeping systems;
• copyright law and fair use;
• photo editing software;
• various Microsoft Office products;
• online digital repository software;
• optical character recognition processes;
• manage digital collections and implement digital projects from inception to completion;
• customer service and support;
• library research and reference;
• research, plan, and provide technical expertise for digital initiatives;
• analyze technical problems and devise solutions;
• seek out improved processes, software, and functionality;
• communicate information in person, in writing, or over the telephone;
• provide quality control of scanned materials;
• process and edit existing catalog records;
• use a computer to load, edit, and store documents;
• proofread with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• keep up to date with new technical development, equipment, and standards;
• lift and carry boxes of library materials;
• work independently.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
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