Digital Archivist

Digital Archivist The Digital Archivist is responsible for evaluating, acquiring, arranging, describing, preserving and providing access to electronic records of the South Dakota State Historical Society - State Archives. Duties include the development of policies and procedures for electronic records; selecting and transferring electronic records from private donors and state agencies to the archives; preparing and ingesting electronic records into a digital repository; providing reference services; and improving access to digital collections. The Digital Archivist also maintains statistics and reports to the State Archivist. Responsibilities Develop policies and procedures for electronic records. Select and transfer electronic records from donors and state agencies to the archive. Prepare and ingest electronic records into a digital repository. Provide reference services to researchers. Improve access to digital collections. Maintain statistics and reports to the State Archivist. Qualifications One year of experience working with born-digital records in an archives. Knowledge of metadata standards such as EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, etc. Working knowledge of archival and/or digital content management systems, preferably ArchivesSpace and Preservica. Project management experience. Experience with arrangement and description of archival materials. Familiarity with XML. Familiarity using Python and/or using AI software to generate/troubleshoot code. Master’s degree from an ALA accredited university in Library and Information Science or the equivalent, with successful completion of relevant coursework in electronic records and digital preservation. Knowledge Modern archival theory, standards, and practices and their implementation, including a thorough understanding of appraisal methods, arrangement and description, cataloging, preservation, access, and outreach. Current electronic records management theory, standards, and practices and their implementation, including hardware/software needs, naming protocols and migration plans. United States and South Dakota history. Historical research methods in primary and secondary sources. Electronic information systems and specialized technology related to archival cataloging and patron information retrieval systems. Digital formats, their preservation and access issues, and security/authenticity concerns. Information storage systems. Standards such as technical, preservation, structural, packaging and transfer metadata schemes. Copyright and data protection issues. Skills Prioritize day-to-day tasks. Collaborate on the most cost-effective and timely means to preserve and provide public access to records. Determine how and at what level collections should be arranged and cataloged. Identify materials requiring supplemental preservation and determine the priority of electronic records collections for processing, based on knowledge of research needs, agency priorities, historical significance, and professional standards. Work with the archives team, provide on-site and electronic reference assistance regarding archival and manuscript collections to researchers. Abilities Build partnerships between representatives in various state agencies. Communicate effectively with IT specialists and non-technical users about technology topics related to digital archiving. Communicate both simple and complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing, to people with varying degrees of knowledge of archival theories and historical research methods. Successfully work with a variety of people and assist patrons while maintaining a professional demeanor. Pick up and deliver records from donors. Answer requests for information regarding the archival collections. Prepare monthly status reports. Participate in communication efforts to inform the public about the historical society and archival collections. Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities as needed to maintain required skills. Conduct site visits to historical organizations and collecting institutions to provide technical advice and assistance on archival practices and preservation issues upon request. Additional Requirements To be considered, please attach a cover letter to your online application that describes your interest and addresses your qualifications for this position, a resume showing your work history, including dates of employment and relevant coursework, and a writing sample. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. 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. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Must apply online: You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io An Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr