Digital University Archivist
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Job no: 492769
Work type: FT
Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Staff
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Digital University Archivist. Responsible for the development, organization, and coordination of all university archives and special collections materials and spaces. Oversees archives and special collection digitization projects. Assists researchers with archives and special collections related requests.
Works with on- and off-campus donors, the university community, and others to collect, maintain, and promote university historical information and artifacts.
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What you’ll do:
- Coordinate workflows and digitize physical archives and special collections materials of all types for digital preservation, as well as manage ongoing digitization projects.
- Work with the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) campus community in adherence to the records retention policy to identify and transfer both physical and born digital university history items to the archives.
- Process and catalog archives and special collections materials, maintaining data and records pertaining to the archives and special collections materials including finding aids, donation records, usage statistics, and holdings within the integrated library system, the archives management system, and the institutional repository.
- Responsible for digital archives content in the institutional repository, including developing and maintaining metadata standards and schemas.
- Develop and oversee the physical and digital organization of archives and special collections spaces, materials, and files.
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What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited institution highly preferred.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in an academic library archive, research archive, or special collection environment preferred.
- Experience with integrated library systems, Springshare platform, archives management systems, and institutional repository platforms preferred.
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*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
Total Rewards:
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy 90% employer-paid medical, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.
About:
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.
In 2023 Des Moines University (DMU) relocated to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
Required Documents:
Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.
Department: Library
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $26.01, after 7/1/24 $26.79
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Position Description
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