Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Closing Date:  05/24/2018
Institution: Dickinson State University – website

TITLE: Theodore Roosevelt Center Digital Library Coordinator/Archivist

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Digital Library Coordinator and Archivist leads the development and maintenance of the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library, by facilitating acquisition of materials for addition to the digital library and creating (and supervising others in the creation of) quality metadata. The Coordinator accessions new physical materials received or acquired by the Theodore Roosevelt Center, and provides for proper storage and care of those items.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to the Theodore Roosevelt Center Project Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS from an ALA accredited program or Master’s in History
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Knowledge of controlled vocabularies to describe digital assets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
• Working knowledge of digital files standards and best practices for preservation and presentation of digital materials

COMPENSATION: Includes a salary of $41,000 – $44,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including employer-paid full-family coverage health insurance, TIAA retirement, tuition waiver benefits and much more. This position is contingent upon continued funding and is currently funded through June 30, 2019.

LOCATION: Dickinson, ND

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintain relationships with contributing partners and maximize opportunities to acquire new materials. Assist contributing entities in meeting project standards with materials they contribute.
• Process incoming images and metadata; prepare web-ready image copies; and conduct quality control.
• Establish processing priorities and oversee day-to-day production workflows.
• Catalog and supervise others in the cataloging of materials.
• Guide the process of copyright review and maintain appropriate copyright documentation for materials in the digital library.
• Conduct weekly QA for exports of digital library items to the website.
• On a monthly basis, update the featured items on the website.
• Regularly review cataloging and image issues, analyze and make recommendation for solutions.
• Maintain policies for imaging and metadata standards for the project.
• Maintain and document controlled vocabularies for access by everyone working on the digital library.
• In cooperation with Project Manager develop strategic goals for future acquisitions.
• Accession new physical materials received or acquired by the Theodore Roosevelt Center.
• Ensure proper storage and care of physical items, which are mostly manuscripts but include some 3D objects.
• Maintain inventory of Theodore Roosevelt Center working library (books held in TRC office).Other duties as assigned.
• Recruit, train, and supervise interns to assist with the cataloging and reviewing of the collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:
This job announcement is not intended, and should not be construed, to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to making fair pay decisions and determining job performance.

POSITION DETAILS:
Band:                                    3000 Professional
Sub Band:                             3405 Educational Services Professional
Term:                                    12 months
Status:                                  Full-time (100%), benefited, exempt (from FLSA overtime)

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications received by May 24, 2018 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Complete the online application at http://www.dickinsonstate.edu/about/employment/open-positions/, then upload a cover letter specifically addressing the above minimum and preferred qualifications, a current resume and copies of graduate transcripts by the date stated above. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

For more information about the position, contact the direct supervisor at 1-800-279-4295 ext. 2814 or Sharon.Kilzer@dickinsonstate.edu

• Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal history record check.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and I-9 employment certification is required at hire.

DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System. The university’s mission is to provide high quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the state of North Dakota. For more information about Dickinson State University please visit www.dickinsonstate.edu and watch this video.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, educational programs or other related activities. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.