The Dalhousie University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Archivist
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The Dalhousie Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, enthusiastic Professional Librarian / Archivist for the position of Digital Archivist. Reporting to the Dalhousie University Archivist, the Digital Archivist will take a leadership role in the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital datasets, including privately donated and institutional records. The Digital Archivist will also be responsible for the management of the Archives' on-line holdings systems, website and social media initiatives. The Digital Archivist will be responsible for supporting Dalhousie faculty, students, and staff with information, training, and assistance in depositing and accessing digital materials in the Dalhousie University Archives and the Dalhousie Libraries Institutional Repository, DalSpace. This position will be the team-lead for achieving and maintaining accreditation as a Trusted Digital Repository, and serves as part of a team of librarians and staff furthering the work of the Dalhousie Libraries' Digital Scholarship Initiatives Committee. The Digital Archivist will define and implement repository and digital preservation policies, workflows, forward-migration technology planning, and work to increase data stewardship capabilities.
