Duke University, Duke University Libraries
Position ID:
Duke-DUL-TSA [#33022]
Position Title:
Technical Services Archivist for Digital Formats
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/10/23 23:59:59 (posted 2026/10/09, listed until 2026/10/23)
Position Description:
Position Description
Preserves and enables access to materials that fall under the purview of the Digital Records and Audiovisual Materials section, with an emphasis on collections with audiovisual or digital carriers. Collaborates with section colleagues and stakeholders to identify, prepare for ingest, and perform post-ingest activities on digitized and born-digital materials into repository and access platforms. Responsibilities Processing collections containing special formats and related activities (50%) Processes and describes archival collections and accessions with audiovisual and digital or electronic records according to departmental guidelines, with an emphasis on collections with audiovisual and/or digital carriers. Creates and updates collection guides and MARC archival catalog records according to DACS, RDA, and local description standards. Adheres to Rubenstein Library’s Guiding Principles for Description and Rubenstein Library Technical Services (RLTS) inclusive description practices and workflows. Contributes to inclusive description, rehousing, and prioritized processing activities and initiatives for RL audiovisual and digital materials. Performs data acquisition workflows on audiovisual and digital materials with careful assessment to detect file issues and sensitive or potentially sensitive records. Supports and coordinates work related to vendor-based projects, as assigned. Participates in the web archiving initiatives of the Rubenstein Library Support for post-digitization and processing repository ingest (35%) Supports pre- and post-ingest workflows for RL materials in the Duke Digital Repository in collaboration with colleagues in RLTS, the Digital Production Center, and Architecture & Curation Coordinates with RL Research Services to provide surrogates of digital and audiovisual materials to researchers. Professional Engagement (5%) Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge and takes an active interest in the profession. Growth and interest should be demonstrated through continuing development of professional knowledge and abilities, membership and participation in professional organizations, and service to the library, University, or community in a professional capacity. Stays abreast and communicates news of new standards, technologies, and approaches to audiovisual and born-digital archives. Other (10%) Works shifts in the RL reading room as needed, including occasional weekend shifts. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities May supervise and recruit student assistants Qualifications It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience. Education: Required: Master’s degree with a concentration in library science or archives from an ALA-accredited program; or an advanced degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Preferred: Professional certification in digital or audiovisual archives (e.g., Certified Archivist, Digital Archives Specialist certificate). Experience: Required: Knowledge of archival standards, theory, and practice; familiarity with electronic records management concepts and practices; proficiency in archival and library technologies and standards, particularly those relevant to the arrangement, description and preservation of born-digital and audiovisual materials; understanding of standards and best practices in archives for digital formats typically found in special collections; familiarity with digital curation tools and workflows; understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and copyright issues regarding special collections materials; ability to work with diverse systems and interfaces; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer services Preferred: Experience with transfer and ingest of born-digital and audiovisual carriers; working knowledge of the issues surrounding electronic records and audiovisual materials, such as computer file creation and management, email systems, content management systems, media lifespan, storage requirements, and reformatting options; experience with tools for acquiring and assessing born-digital and audiovisual materials, including command-line applications and programs used for disk imaging, virus and privacy scanning, and metadata extraction; experience with web archiving; experience manipulating data in Excel spreadsheets Working Conditions Routinely/Occasionally moves library materials weighing up to 35 pounds Normal office environment Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible Occasional weekend shifts required Occasional travel (e.g., across campus, locally in the Research Triangle Park region, and occasional site visits) required. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time. Salary and Benefits: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as $60,724 - $67,404 annually. Duke considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and market considerations when extending an offer. All salary offers will be based on the candidate's years of experience, rank, and considerations of internal equity. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 14 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training. Application: Cover letter, detailed resume and the names, email address, and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to (AJO link). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority given to applicants who apply by October 23, 2026. Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Duke University Libraries have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
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And anything else requested in the position description.
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