Vacancy Announcement

Coordinator/Archivist - Theodore Roosevelt Center Digital Library
Dickinson State University

Location: Dickinson
Salary: $35,000 - $37,000
Closing Date: open until filled
Position Number: DSU
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Regular (non-classified)
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: September 22, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess an MLS degree from an ALA accredited program.  Knowledge of controlled vocabularies to describe digital assets; working knowledge of digital files standards and best practices for preservation and presentation of digital materials; strong communication skills; ability to work independently as well as supervise, train and manage volunteers are also required for success in this position.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin October 6, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, list of three professional references and a completed Dickinson State University employment application to:  DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu or mail to Ms. Gail Ebeltoft, Coordinator of Human Resources, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601-4896.  Visit our website at http://www.dickinsonstate.edu.  Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history background check.  AA/EOE

Summary of Work:

Dickinson State University invites applications for the Theodore Roosevelt Center Digital Library Coordinator/Archivist position.  The goal of the Theodore Roosevelt Center is to serve scholars, tourists, teachers, curious citizens, and students of all ages as they explore the life and achievements of the 26th President of the United States.  The Theodore Roosevelt Center Digital Library Coordinator/Archivist will manage the acquisition and cataloging of materials to be included in the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library; maintain imaging and metadata standards for the project and provide support to contributing entities and train and supervise volunteers to assist with the cataloging of the collection.    The Coordinator/Archivist will be expected to explore and guide the implementation of new technologies, including Web 2.0; meet research and reference needs of patrons; manage project resources and establish processing priorities and oversee day-to-day production workflows. As part of the Center project team, the Coordinator/Archivist will participate in planning the promotion of the collection for use by a wide variety of patrons and will respond to requests for digital images in support of Theodore Roosevelt Center and other university initiatives.  Explore the initiatives of the Theodore Roosevelt Center at http://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.com   

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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