Digital Initiatives Coordinator

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator plays a key role in expanding access to unique materials in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. This role oversees digitization projects and digital preservation activities and supports records management initiatives. The coordinator will also have opportunities to explore emerging practices that enhance discovery, preservation, and use of digital collections. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

As part of the Hilton M. Briggs Library, the SDSU Archives and Special Collections preserves and provides access to more than 11,000 linear feet of archival collections and rare books that document the history, culture, and life of the university and region. Through its collections and services, the archives fosters research, learning, and connections with the university and broader community.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator provides leadership for the development, growth, preservation, and security of the Hilton M. Briggs Library digital collections and records management to support the South Dakota State University community, scholars, and researchers. The coordinator also provides reference services for Archives and Special Collections.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree completed by date of application;
• At least one year of related experience working in archives or other cultural heritage settings;
• Knowledge of current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital library initiatives, archives, and special collections;
• Knowledge of current metadata schemas and standards, such as Dublin Core, and digital content management systems;
• Knowledge of current digital preservation practices, workflows, and tools;
• Experience with digital file management in multiple formats;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Previous customer service experience; and
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, climb ladders, reach overhead, bend, push fully-loaded carts of books and boxes weighing over 100 pounds, and work in an environment with dust and mold.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science with a concentration in archival studies;
• Academic library employment;
• Supervision experience;
• Experience processing archival collections following archival standards and best practices;
• Experience with the creation and management of digitization and metadata projects following best practices and standards;
• Experience with archival management systems, such as Access to Memory, ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, and Omeka;
• Experience coding in XML, Python, or other scripting languages;
• Experience with website management systems;
• Experience with audiovisual analog-to-digital conversion; and
• Experience with digital archives management and preservation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.