SPEC Kit 329: Managing Born-Digital Special Collections and Archival Materials · 99
Washington University in St. Louis
Film &Media Digital Archivist
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE:
JOB TITLE: Film &Media Digital Archivist
GRADE: 10 FLSA:
JOB CODE:
SUPERVISOR: David Rowntree
DEPARTMENT: Film &Media Archive (Special Collections)
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Washington University Libraries Film &Media Archive seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and
technically-oriented colleague to join one of the most dynamic and interesting media archives
in the nation. The Digital Archivist will assume management responsibilities of all digital
activities and initiatives in the Archive. This individual will coordinate efforts to digitize
materials in the collection and develop strategies for long-term preservation of these digital
assets. The Archivist will also contribute to the efforts of the Digital Library initiative by
working closely with Digital Library Services (DLS) and spearhead efforts to enhance our
online resources. The Archivist will work with others within the library system and with faculty
to facilitate and increase the use of digital materials from our collections on campus, in
research, and in the classroom. The position reports to the Special Media Collections
Archivist.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)
1. Manage the digital assets in the film archive, including digitization, creation of
metadata, cataloging, and working with DLS on long-term preservation, storage, and
migration of digital materials. (50%)
2. Lead the efforts to increase and maintain a web presence for the archive, including
managing the archive website, adding content, editing digital video and audio, and
overseeing staff and students involved in these initiatives. (25%)
3. Participate in developing and delivering instructional and outreach programs of the
Film and Media Archive assume a role in digital projects initiated by faculty for
classroom development, research, and teaching. (10%)
4. Participate in tasks that will strengthen the operations of the archive including
assistance in grant writing, participation in archive and library meetings, patron
services, and interactions with faculty. Participates in committee work within
Washington University Libraries and completes special projects as assigned.
(10%)
5. Remain current with trends and developments in digital formats, preservation, access,
and file transfer and management systems. (5%)
Washington University in St. Louis
Film &Media Digital Archivist
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE:
JOB TITLE: Film &Media Digital Archivist
GRADE: 10 FLSA:
JOB CODE:
SUPERVISOR: David Rowntree
DEPARTMENT: Film &Media Archive (Special Collections)
****************************************************************************************************
POSITION SUMMARY:
Washington University Libraries Film &Media Archive seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and
technically-oriented colleague to join one of the most dynamic and interesting media archives
in the nation. The Digital Archivist will assume management responsibilities of all digital
activities and initiatives in the Archive. This individual will coordinate efforts to digitize
materials in the collection and develop strategies for long-term preservation of these digital
assets. The Archivist will also contribute to the efforts of the Digital Library initiative by
working closely with Digital Library Services (DLS) and spearhead efforts to enhance our
online resources. The Archivist will work with others within the library system and with faculty
to facilitate and increase the use of digital materials from our collections on campus, in
research, and in the classroom. The position reports to the Special Media Collections
Archivist.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)
1. Manage the digital assets in the film archive, including digitization, creation of
metadata, cataloging, and working with DLS on long-term preservation, storage, and
migration of digital materials. (50%)
2. Lead the efforts to increase and maintain a web presence for the archive, including
managing the archive website, adding content, editing digital video and audio, and
overseeing staff and students involved in these initiatives. (25%)
3. Participate in developing and delivering instructional and outreach programs of the
Film and Media Archive assume a role in digital projects initiated by faculty for
classroom development, research, and teaching. (10%)
4. Participate in tasks that will strengthen the operations of the archive including
assistance in grant writing, participation in archive and library meetings, patron
services, and interactions with faculty. Participates in committee work within
Washington University Libraries and completes special projects as assigned.
(10%)
5. Remain current with trends and developments in digital formats, preservation, access,
and file transfer and management systems. (5%)
