https://careers.archivists.org Latest SAA Career Center Jobs Mon, 24 May 2021 06:12:56 Z https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870839/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14870839/library-services-solutions-architect-subject-matter-expert Washington, D.C., Iron Mountain Library Services is a new business within Iron Mountain that leverages the organization’s extensive capabilities and footprint to deliver new collection options for libraries and archives. Our team provides expert consulting to libraries helping with planning and execution of relocation projects, collections storage strategies, and digitization programs. The SME will represent the capabilities of Iron Mountain to libraries and the specific needs of libraries to our extensive Iron Mountain network. We are looking for candidates that have a broad background in libraries, archives or special collections, and are comfortable in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment. This is an exciting, non-standard opportunity where the right person can grow their skills and their professional network. The Library Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) individual contributor role is a unique role to Iron Mountain with professional librarians and archivists in a sales solution architect function to help engage with customers and develop custom solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of library collection management strategy and digital access approaches. This a dynamic hands-on role encompassing both academic and corporate business functions, driving growth within a new business through sales and solution delivery.  It requires looking at new ways to solve established challenges in the library and archives community. This role entails meeting and talking with many different constituencies on a daily basis and is ideally suited to those that enjoy socializing and engaging deeply for long hours. This is an ideal position for those who are comfortable with flexible and broad cross-functional thinking, innovation, and creativity. Work with customers to understand their needs and develop solution recommendations Engage with customers to open up new business opportunities  Responsible for working closely with Iron Mountain sales professionals to drive Library Services sales to successful completion Collaborate with Iron Mountain operations and project teams to deliver solutions Use modeling tools to configure customized project and pricing models Develop proposals for delivery to customers Track sales success and pipeline for opportunities in the SME region Work with cross-functional teams to respond to RFPs and government bids Sales rep follow-up and Sales Support on Library Services opportunities Develop methodologies, workflows, and best practices for preservation level digitization practices Attend relevant library and archives conferences and marketing events to create and advance opportunities REQUIREMENTS:  Background: Master’s Degree in Library Science 7+ years experience working in a library, archives or special collections.  Must have experience in academic research institutions.  Corporate, government, public or private library and archives experience is highly beneficial.    Skills: Superior interpersonal skills to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the company Ability to independently analyze problems and recommend solutions Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team based environment and to regularly share knowledge and learnings Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize effectively as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Deadline driven, and ability to work well under pressure Capability to handle change, including work reprioritization, strategic direction alterations, and the introduction of new approaches  Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills A high degree of initiative and tolerance for considering new and unconventional approaches to collection management and conversion Ability to travel (up to 70%) Compliance Obligations: It is the responsibility of every Iron Mountain employee: to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company policies to exhibit ethical behavior in accordance with our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct  to complete required training within the allotted time frame Category: Information Technology Group Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement,  CLICK HERE Requisition:  J0028460 Fri, 21 May 2021 09:15:56 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14776418/metadata-project-coordinator-for-archival-collections https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14776418/metadata-project-coordinator-for-archival-collections Washington, D.C., Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections The Georgetown University Library is an agile organization that respects the heritage of the past while anticipating the requirements of the 21st century. By providing preeminent services, collections and spaces, the Library shapes the creation of knowledge, conserves culture for posterity, and transforms learning and research. The Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections is assigned to the grant-funded project On These Grounds: A Project to Model and Share the Archival Materials and Data from Universities with Past Ties to Slavery ( https://onthesegrounds.org/ ). The term of the grant runs through December 2022. This project, in partnership with Michigan State and the University of Virginia, seeks to develop and test a sustainable, extensible, linked-open data (LOD) model for primary sources that document enslaved lives and their experiences. The project is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Reporting to the Metadata Librarian, Digital and Special Collections, the Metadata Project Coordinator for Archival Collections serves as the project manager and participates in the testing and application of the LOD model. Working collaboratively with Library staff in identifying archival materials (processed and unprocessed) to serve as test cases, they will test and apply the data model to selected items, and also manage/train several student workers who assist with this work. Primary duties are centered on 3 major areas of responsibilities - archival, metadata and project management – and include but are not limited to: Archival Responsibilities Collaborates with Library staff to survey the Georgetown University Archives, Maryland Province Archives, and manuscript collections to select documents used in the testing model – in considerations that include an appraisal of each indices, transcripts, and databases to add records to the testing model. Participates in the testing of the LOD model in development - working in Omeka S and CSV data entry files, and populating resource templates with pilot data representing documents from Georgetown's archival collection. Examines archival documents from Georgetown's collections and identifies events related to the lives of enslaved people. Uses LOD model in development to categorize and describe events found in archival documents. Performs additional research as necessary to establish context for events related to the lives of enslaved people; and consults outside sources and other archival documents as necessary to identify and describe related people and places. Metadata Responsibilities Creates authority records in Omeka S for names and places related to the archival collections used in testing. Searches outside authority sources (Library of Congress, VIAF, Wikidata, etc.) for existing Linked Data representations of people and places related to the archival collections used in testing and integrates them into pilot data as appropriate. Reviews CSV data entry files to ensure conformance with metadata best practices established for the project. Uploads CSV data entry files for ingest to Omeka S. With project partners at MSU and UVA, participates in the application of the LOD model and development of protocols for ongoing evaluation. Works collaboratively with Library staff to review the outcomes of pilot data work and provides feedback on the LOD model in development. Project Management Works with partner Library staff and other project managers to establish a common understanding about the general meaning and parameters of item sets, vocabularies, and resource templates. Trains and supervises a diverse group of student workers, and establishes their respective work plans. Documents the workflows and processes related to the project. Contributes to a shared communication approach that provides frequent project updates to partners, as well as to the Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium. Leads project planning sessions and follows up on developed plans. Manages project progress and adapts work as required. Ensures that the project meets deadlines and deliverables on time. Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates project status to supervisor and others on a regular basis. Conducts project review and creates detailed reports. Optimizes and improves processes and workflows as and when needed. Qualifications Master's degree from an ALA-accredited MLS program and/or 1-2 years of work experience related to archival collections and applying metadata standards Familiarity with linked data concepts, ontologies, and vocabularies Demonstrated experience formulating workflows and procedures Excellent organizational and project management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience in working with Omeka S Aptitude for learning emerging technologies and metadata standards Working knowledge of data formats such as XML, CSV, and JSON Familiarity with creating and working with authority data such as LC authorities, ORCID, VIAF, and ISNI Understanding of archival theory and practice, including national standards for archival materials Familiarity with the history and documentation of slavery To Apply https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Metadata-Project-Coordinator-for-Archival-Collections---Georgetown-University-Library_JR10029 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3333d26d25ff124e89d2f5e277002494   Thu, 06 May 2021 11:10:01 -0400 https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14744609/public-records-administrator https://careers.archivists.org/jobs/rss/14744609/public-records-administrator Washington, D.C., Public Records Administrator Excepted Service, Grade 7 ($87,815 to $131,719) Close: Open Until Filled   DOMICILE REQUIREMENT There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted and Executive Service either: (1) be domiciled in the District of Columbia at the time of appointment; or (2) establish District domicile within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.  The law also requires that Excepted and Executive Service employees maintain District domicile during the period of the appointment. Failure to maintain District domicile during the period of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment.   INTRODUCTION This position is located in the Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Records and Archives.  The Office of the Secretary provides protocol, authentication and public records management services to the Mayor and District government agencies.  This position functions as Public Records Administrator, responsible for the District of Columbia Archives, District of Columbia Records Center, and Library of Governmental Information.  Incumbent is responsible for conserving, protecting, maintaining and making available to the public in the most appropriate ways, the historical documents of Washington, D.C., the official public records of the District of Columbia government, and the publications, reports, and findings of District government agencies.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as (1) Historian of the District of Columbia, and as the representative in the official records of the District government; and, (2) liaison between the District government, the National Archives, and the National Historical Publication Records Commission in representing the historical records interest of the District government. Provides the full range of supervisory responsibility, as required to manage and direct the work efforts of subordinate staff and activities of assigned operations.   Supervises and assigns duties and responsibilities; formulates overall plans for resources; approves and disapproves leaves requests; recommends selection, promotion, incentive recognition and corrective or adverse action; establishes work standards; and identifies developmental and training needs.   Develops quantitative and qualitative measures for evaluating the performance of staff and the performance of the office.  Collaborates with stakeholders on the development of new business strategies by engaging communities of interest, and respects fiscal and resource realities.  Develops and implements rules, regulations, plans, policies, procedures and standards for surveying, appraising and scheduling records of the District government; accessioning, storing, retrieving, and servicing records from repositories that hold District government records.  Prepares and designs seminars, programs and training information for District government agencies in the principles, practices and techniques of information and records management.  Prepares and submits grant proposals to the appropriate authorities to process and preserve the historical and permanently valuable records of the District government.   Reviews and makes recommendations to the national Historical Publications Commission proposals to fund historical records projects.  Collaborates as the Business Lead for Enterprise Content Management with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) in its role as the Technology Lead for Enterprise Content Management.  Implements and oversees the systems and processes required for the management of digital media through its business, legal and historical lifecycle.  Develops collaborative networking partnerships with the District agencies and employees, as the shift of the responsibility for managing the lifecycle of business, legal and historically valuable records moves to business users.    SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated ability to promote/understand individual/collective role in creating an inclusive environment.   Ability to cultivate community and empower people.  Strong interpersonal skills required.   Ability to build relationships with diverse range of people.   From an archival perspective, strong awareness and appreciation of the history, challenges, and strengths of the District and its diverse communities.  Develops and maintains close personal contact with internal staff as well as external agencies and stakeholders.  Collaborates with internal government stakeholders (agency leaders, records staff and employees) and external stakeholders in the records and archiving communities.   Contacts include securing funding mechanisms and business resources, developing strategy and business models, articulating and deploying policy, procedures, and technical guidance, and performing liaison work with communities of interest.  Performs other related duties as assigned.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Preferred Certified Records Manager or direct process to obtain certification within two years of hire. Master’s degree in archival and /or records administration, or equivalent education. Mastery of records management, archival management, and enterprise content management (ECM).   Mastery of accepted national standards, regulations and rules that govern public sector records management and archival management.   Skill in both paper and electronic content/records management and archiving.   Mastery of and skill in problem solving, negotiation strategies and project management to conduct in-depth research and analysis, and mastery of management principles, procedures and techniques of analysis and evaluation.  Experience with customer service theory and practice and business effectiveness practices.   Ability to implement customer service-oriented principles, measures and improvement strategies.  Demonstrated skills and experience in providing leadership in a managerial/supervisory capacity and in providing leadership in a team-based environment; and the ability to set appropriate work standards and to hold people accountable for their performance.  Superior oral and writing communication skills to prepare reports and presentations, proposals, etc., advise on issues; to articulate instructions and directives; and to communicate information and decisions with all interested parties.  Communicates at all levels from District and Federal executives to staff, customers and stakeholders.    All qualified applicants, please apply to secretary@dc.gov   Wed, 05 May 2021 13:40:33 -0400