Digital Archivist

Job Announcement University of Colorado Boulder Libraries Digital Archivist The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Digital Archivist! The Digital Archivist (teaching faculty, non-tenure track) is responsible for developing policies, workflows, and strategies that ensure access to and preservation of the libraries’ digital archival materials. As a member of the Archival and Metadata Processing section, this position oversees the development of appraisal and acquisition policies and procedures and processes primarily born digital materials. This position will ensure consistency of standards and their usage in service of access to digital archival collections. The Digital Archivist manages the libraries’ instance of Archive-It and integrates its digital assets with workflows affecting other collection platforms such as ArchivesSpace. This position also collaborates with colleagues in Digital Asset Management and Preservation to build sustainable workflows for digital preservation. The Digital Archivist monitors and assesses trends in emerging technologies and judiciously implements them to enhance and streamline various archival workflows. As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Digital Archivist will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity. This teaching professor-track faculty position reports to the Head of the Archival and Metadata Processing section. A typical annual merit formula for teaching professor-track faculty may be 70% librarianship, 10% scholarly and creative work, and 20% service. The Archival and Metadata Processing section is part of the Resource Description Services Team, part of the Research and Innovation Strategies Chapter. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart. What We Require Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials: • Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent institution; • Demonstrated understanding of and experience with archival theory and practice, national standards, and best practices that govern the arrangement, description, and use of archival materials such as DACS and EAD; • Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging practices for preserving digital archival materials including experience or coursework using digital forensic tools, programming and/or scripting language (e.g. Python, BASH, SQL); • Demonstrated experience or coursework working with technical and preservation metadata standards (e.g METS, PREMIS) and common data formats (e.g. XML, JSON); • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing workflows and procedures supporting transfer, arrangement, and description of digital material, and documenting these workflows; • Knowledge of confidentiality, copyright, and other policy, legal, and ethical aspects of managing and providing access to archival materials; • Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships, collaborate with and receive input from others while supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment; What You Will Need • Willingness to stay current with trends in digital archiving theory and practice; • Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service; • Knowledge of emerging technologies and their responsible use for managing archival collections, including digital repositories and digital preservation systems; What We Would Like You to Have Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy: • Knowledge of or experience using archival descriptive systems (such as ArchivesSpace, Archivists’ Toolkit, or Archon); • Experience in an academic or research library; • Experience providing outreach for library or archival collections with internal and external collaborators; • Experience providing instruction or reference services to library or archival collections. Who We Are Mission We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey. Vision An information-empowered world. Values Empower | Connect | Learn | Inspire Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work. The University Libraries encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do not seem directly related. Share how your skills translate in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification. What We Can Offer The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and an ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) teaching professor-track faculty member at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank. The salary range for Assistant Teaching Professor is $71,000-$80,000. A candidate with seven or more years of professional experience may be eligible for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor with a starting salary range of $78,000-$84,000. Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines. Faculty receive limited professional development funds annually. What You Should Know This position is offered in a hybrid capacity. There will be an information session on October 6, 2025 from 11:00-11:45 am. At this information session, the search committee will share information about the Digital Archivist job search, working at CU Boulder, the teaching professor track, and answer attendee questions. A webinar link will be provided to registrants via email. Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 19, 2025, to receive full consideration. The application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs (posting 67437) and must include the following: A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position CV/Resume References will be requested at a later stage in the search process. Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at [email protected]. Direct Link to Apply: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=67437 The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is dedicated to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. About the University and the Libraries As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 35 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. The University is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the outstanding comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The CU Systemwide Lands Recognition Statement, arrived at after connecting with Native American groups on all CU campuses, chancellors and system leadership, is available at https://president.cu.edu/statements/cu-systemwide-lands-recognition-statement. The University Libraries faculty and staff are dedicated, and hardworking people from a variety of backgrounds who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. Our organization employs professionals of various academic tracks and ranks as well as university and classified staff, and all work is valued and appreciated regardless of position type. The Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and hold the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 11 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers, and computer-based resources. The Libraries are a long-standing member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging Program. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge. About Boulder, Colorado Boulder and the surrounding area are known as one of the best places to live because of the spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 106,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job