Digital Collections Specialist
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Daytona Beach, FL - USA
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Job Summary
The Hunt Library seeks a detail-oriented and technically skilled Digital Collections Specialistto manage and contribute to digitization and digital collections initiatives within Archives & Special Collections. This position will preserve and expand access to the librarys unique collections by preparing materials for digitization organizing and managing digital assets creating and reviewing metadata and supporting digital preservation and quality control practices.
This position offers an opportunity to apply existing library or cultural heritage experience while developing and expanding specialized skills in digital collections digitization and digital preservation. Demonstrated technical aptitude responsive communication attention to detail and willingness to learn are highly valued. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with library staff exercise sound judgment when managing projects and digital assets follow established standards and workflows and communicate proactively about project progress questions and challenges.
About us
For over 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.
Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. Youll also receive 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Required Education
- Bachelors degree.
Minimum Qualifications
- 13 years of experience working in a library archives museum historical organization or other cultural heritage environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when working with large quantities of information digital files and descriptive data.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects prioritize work and follow established procedures and workflows.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to learn and effectively use new software systems and technologies.
- Ability to work independently with moderate to minimal guidance and collaborate successfully with colleagues on projects and initiatives.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with digitization scanning digital photography or image processing.
- Experience with digital asset management systems digital collections platforms repositories archival management systems or related library technologies such as JSTOR Stewardship ArchivesSpace CONTENTdm or Alma
- Familiarity with metadata concepts or standards such as Dublin Core MARC XML or similar schemas.
- Familiarity with digital preservation concepts and practices.
- Experience organizing and managing large quantities of digital files.
- Experience with relational databases scripting batch metadata updates or other technologies used to manage digital collections.
- Ability to learn new digital tools software and technologies quickly.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R312128. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
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