Digital Archivist
| Published | April 24, 2025 |
| Location | 1246 West Campus Road, Lawrence, Kansas |
| Category | Academic |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Apply Here | http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/30380BR |
| Cover Letter Requirements | Required |
| Minimum Compensation in Local Currency | $60,000 |
| Maximum Compensation in Local Currency | Commensurate with experience |
| Hourly or Salary? | Salary |
Description
The University of Kansas Libraries seeks a knowledgeable and innovative individual to serve as Digital Archivist to enhance its capabilities in managing and preserving born digital materials, primarily within the archival collections at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library (KSRL).
This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing workflows, policies, and standards that ensure the integrity, accessibility, and sustainability of digital archives. The Digital Archivist will oversee the appraisal and description, processing, preservation of, and access to these materials, utilizing tools such as ArchivesSpace, Archivematica, DuraCloud, TreeSize, and Archive-It. Additionally, preservation assessments and format migrations will be conducted to maintain the usability of these digital assets over time.
Please see the posting for full details and to apply.