Digital Collections Specialist
About The Position
The Hunt Library seeks a detail-oriented and technically skilled Digital Collections Specialist to manage and contribute to digitization and digital collections initiatives within Archives & Special Collections. This position will preserve and expand access to the library’s 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1–3 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Preparing materials for digitization
- Organizing and managing digital assets
- Creating and reviewing metadata
- Supporting digital preservation and quality control practices
Benefits
- Up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year
- 3 days granted upon hire
- 15 days accrued throughout the year
- 9+ paid holidays
- 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree
- Discounted tuition rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26
- ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan
- ERAU offers a 4% matching contribution to your retirement plan
- 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees
- 18 days of personal leave for exempt full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
