1.  [archives] Job Posting - Digital Collections Archivist - Kennesaw State University

Position Opening: Digital Collections and AV Archivist

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books at Kennesaw State University seeks an energetic and creative team player as Digital Collections and AV Archivist at the Kennesaw State University Archives. The KSU Archives, a unit of the Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books, serves as the institutional repository for records of enduring value and actively develops collections representing the north and northwest regions of Georgia.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Museums, Archives & Rare Books, the Digital and AV Collections Archivist is responsible for three main areas within the KSU Archives: the digital repository, software used by the Archives and the Bentley Rare Book Museum, and the KSU Archives audiovisual collections. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the digital repository including coordinating and collaborating with UITS to ensure the development and maintenance of repository infrastructure and oversee all digital collection ingest, use, and preservation activities. The Digital Repository consists of a locally hosted instance of DSpace with Archivematica as the digital preservation software. The repository has a customized public interface, SOAR (Scholarly Online Access Repository), for access to digital materials.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Archives Team to facilitate access to selected collections via SOAR.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and work flow for digital curation, including accessioning of digital content, assigning appropriate metadata schema, scheduling and carrying out regular periodic checks and refreshing strategies for digital content.
• Develop and maintain strategies for harvesting, applying metadata schema and making available select websites (KSU and community).
• Communicate with UITS and stakeholders about digital repository policies, procedures and work flows.
• Work with the KSU Libraries System for long-term preservation of selected digital content in KSU Libraries’ Digital Commons.
• Collaborate with KSU departments for long-term preservation of published digital content on websites via SOAR.
• Partner with KSU departments to develop selection and preservation strategies for department specific electronic/born-digital records.
• Facilitate the transfer of digital content from KSU and donors to the digital repository.

In addition, the Digital and AV Collections Archivist oversees and coordinates the evaluation and testing of new archival information and content management systems software, including open source and/or proprietary software.

The position will:
• Coordinate and collaborate with UITS to set up instances of software for testing and develop migration and quality control strategies.
• Recommend and carry out testing of additional software related to the Archives mission under the direction of the Archives Director.
• Assist with coordinating implementation with Archives staff and UITS.

Finally, the Digital and AV Collections Archivist will:
• Support the Processing Archivist by developing collaborative work flows for the efficient processing of collections with AV materials.
• Provide description and arrangement services for select AV collections or portions of collections as directed by the Director of Archives
• Identify AV collections with outreach potential and communicate with the Outreach Archivist.
• Recommend appropriate vendors and prepare selected materials for outsourced
digitization as directed by the Director of Archives.

The position serves as a copyright resource for the Archives staff and patrons and is responsible for remaining current on copyright issues as they affect Archives services and outreach. The position will liaise with KSU Libraries on copyright issues as needed.

The Digital and AV Collections Archivist will carry out additional duties and projects as assigned including special projects, and supporting the Processing and Outreach Archivists by providing reference and consultation services as needed.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree or Master's equivalent in related field. Proven experience managing digital archival collections and systems or relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and proficiency using and managing open source archival management and content management systems including Archon, Archivist's Toolkit, ArchiveSpace, DSpace, and Archivematica.
• Experience working with digital preservation in an institutional repository environment.
• Comfortable identifying and using software tools for curating digital objects.
• Familiarity with the special needs of audiovisual materials including analog and digital formats.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.


Posting Department: Museums, Archives & Rare Books
Open Date: 12/6/16
Close Date: Until filled.

Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Professional Writing Sample

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status.

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HR WEBSITE:
http://tinyurl.com/zk3s8us

Questions about the position? Please contact:

Tamara Livingston, Ph.D.
Executive Director, KSU Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books
Director of Archives, Rare Books and Records Management
385 Cobb Ave., Sturgis Library Building, MD#1704| Kennesaw, GA 30144
T: 470.578.6989
tlivings AT kennesaw.edu
www.kennesaw.edu/archives
"Collecting, Connecting & Educating"


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2. FW: Nashville Public Library Job Announcement-Statistical Research Analyst

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Department of Human Resources

Invites Applications For The Position Of:

Statistical Research Analyst/Professional Specialist

Administrative Services-Nashville Public Library #17149D

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Public Library Promotional Job Announcement

Salary: $51,187.64/Annually

Issue Date:  12/07/2016

Final Filing Date:  12/13/2016

The Position:

This is a promotional recruitment, limited to Civil Service employees of the Nashville Public Library.  This position is located in Administrative Services and reports to the Library Director.  The Statistical Research Analyst will serve as the lead for a variety of research and data evaluation efforts system-wide.  Position will play a vital role in collecting, organizing, validating and analyzing data.  Responsible for developing, documenting, disseminating, and maintaining statistical reports to help create a data-driven culture.  Performs other duties assigned by Library Director and related duties as required.

Typical Duties:

• Creates statistical models that allow the Library to make valid assumptions regarding future customer behavior.

• Serves as the lead for a variety of research, data evaluation and statistical reporting.

• Coordinates and conducts studies of library services and operational effectiveness.

• Develops performance metrics for current processes, new projects and initiatives.

• Creates reports and dashboards for staff and management to monitor progress in achieving goals and objectives.

• Queries and disseminates Library statistics for use by management and stakeholders to support strategic goals.

• Collects and analyzes statistical, survey, demographic, and other data from various organizations and sources to create specific demographic profiles and forecasts, and to ensure appropriate Library response to community needs.

• Manages outcome-based evaluations of library programs.

• Provides training and presentations about data and evaluation to a variety of audiences.

• Supports and coordinates the library’s strategic planning process.

• Provides administrative support to the director when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in a quantitative field such as finance, mathematics, statistics, accounting, business or a closely related field and (3) three years of experience conducting data analysis, data collection, statistical analysis and reporting.  OR  Master’s degree in a related field and (1) year of experience conducting data analysis, data collection, and statistical analysis and reporting.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.                 

Note:  Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Knowledge/Abilities/Experience:

• Strong planning and project management skills.

• Experience in conducting outcome-based evaluation.

Exam Weights:  Interview 100%

**An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification. **
Fill in complete work history, do not attach resume in lieu of requested information.

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