Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZalong with a Worldwide network spanningroughly 120global locationsEmbry-Riddle proudly stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year we continue to lead innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students worldwide. Ourcutting-edgeprograms in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

The Opportunity

The Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applicants to join a dynamic team serving a diverse population of residential and online students faculty staff and outside researchers.

This position manages digital assets for the University Archives and theHuntLibrarys Special Collections. You will collaborate with the Archives Librarian to develop workflows for processing preserving and managing born-digital and hybrid collections.

Responsibilities include digitizing textual and image materials using flatbed and large-format imaging equipment and related software; arranging and describing electronic records; running scripts to enhance and update metadata in hosting and preservation platforms; and supporting the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ArchivesSpace.

The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library serving Daytona Beach Prescott and Worldwide Campuses working regular business hours. The Hunt Library is committed to an inclusiveequitableworking environment. We strive to create a collegial culture of belonging for our staff and students and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Managelarge-scale imagining production projects
• Perform dataentryand createmetadata for digitized and born-digital records
• Ingest digitized and born-digital records into digital preservation systems using JSTOR tools and prepared Python scripts
• Perform data entry andmaintainaccuraterecords in the archive database
• Create/maintaindocumentation of policies and procedures for theSpecialCollections andArchivesdepartment
• Increase accessibility of collections byassigning subject headings and keywordsaddingterms and access points to recordsresolvingindexing inconsistencies andreviewingexistingdescriptive information.
• Plan future digitization projects and meet established technical and descriptive requirements
• Participate in archives and library projects initiatives and outreach activities such as the preparation of exhibits and displays featuring archival materials
• Work with Archives Librarian to recreate past curated exhibits/events using digital exhibit platform
• Work with student assistants under the direction of the Archives Librarian
• Occasional work with donors or Philanthropy staff members under the direction of the Archives Librarian
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience working in a library archives historical society or comparable environment
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize projects
• Must be able to work independently with moderate to minimal guidance and collaborate successfully with coworkers on large projects
• Must have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills oral and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of technology applications typical in a modern office and library environment (e.g.: Microsoft Office and Adobe suite)
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of appropriate digital tools and/or computer software programs used in an archives and special collections context (e.g.: CONTENTdm ArchivEra ArchivesSpace Alma)
• Experience with scanning and editing equipment; relational databases; xml; and the ability to learn new tools quickly

Physical Demands:

Moderate lifting up to40 poundsasfrequentlyas needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop kneel bend and reach.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a university campus position willbe responsible forperforming job duties across two separate work locations at boththe Hunt LibraryandUniversityArchivesstorage and collections areas.

Application process/requirements

Tosubmityour application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition numberR310789. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Please note that the committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-January;phonescalls are slated to start in February.

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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