Job Description
Archivist Wright State University
EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Archivist
Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department: Library Collection Services
EEO number: 25P337
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $50,000
Salary Band: UC S04
Job Summary/Basic Function Wright State University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented Archivist with a focus on archival and digital preservation and access to lead preservation efforts and coordinate access to both physical and digital archival materials. The Archivist will develop, implement, and manage digitization of collections workflows, oversee preservation strategies and activities, and support reference and outreach activities. Working closely with a team of archivists, metadata specialists, and student workers, this position plays a key role in ensuring the long-term usability and accessibility of our historical collections in all formats. Will collaborate with key stakeholders on a variety of projects, including but not limited to treatment and housing projects, exhibitions/loans, digitization projects, outreach and engagement.
Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited) or in History/Public History with archival concentration.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with archival processing, preservation practices, and digital collections (graduate-level experience accepted).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and archival software platforms (e.g., ArchivesSpace, Ex Libris Alma, OCLC).
- Knowledge of metadata and archival standards (DACS, EAD, MARC, Dublin Core).
- Understanding of digital imaging formats and software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, TIFF, WAV).
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to excellent customer service.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience creating digital exhibits
- Experience digitizing multiple photographic, audio, and video formats
- Project management experience
- Familiarity with digitization equipment and software
Essential Functions and percent of time 35%: Digital Access & Project Management - Establish and manage workflows for digital preservation projects from selection to online availability; oversees fulfillment of external media orders and internal reformatting and printing of orders.
- Oversee digitization practices, quality control, and metadata creation for online access.
- Maintain and support the archival collection management tool (ArchivesSpace).
- Ensure digital projects meet accessibility standards and
Job Tags
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