104 · Representative Documents: Job Descriptions
Yale University
Digital Archivist
Digital Archivist
Manuscripts &Archives
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
Rank: Librarian II
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects,
organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of
human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and
research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive
strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million
volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books
to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to
its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling
Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass
Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer
innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale
University Library, please visit the Library's Web site at: www.library.yale.edu.
General Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Archivist for Digital Information Systems/Head of the University
Archives, the Digital Archivist will join a dynamic group of archivists and helps to
ensure effective acquisition, description, preservation, future migration, access to and
security of digital component of manuscripts collections acquired by the department.
Primary focus will be on the management, appraisal, description, and preservation of
born-digital components of manuscripts collections.
Responsibilities
Drives management, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital components
of manuscripts collections. Explores and proposes new technologies, including Web 2.0,
to meet research and reference needs of patrons and staff. Serves as the systems team
liaison to the public services unit. Under the direction of the Senior Archivist for Digital
Yale University
Digital Archivist
Digital Archivist
Manuscripts &Archives
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
Rank: Librarian II
The University and the Library
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects,
organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of
human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and
research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive
strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million
volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books
to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to
its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling
Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass
Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer
innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale
University Library, please visit the Library's Web site at: www.library.yale.edu.
General Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Archivist for Digital Information Systems/Head of the University
Archives, the Digital Archivist will join a dynamic group of archivists and helps to
ensure effective acquisition, description, preservation, future migration, access to and
security of digital component of manuscripts collections acquired by the department.
Primary focus will be on the management, appraisal, description, and preservation of
born-digital components of manuscripts collections.
Responsibilities
Drives management, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital components
of manuscripts collections. Explores and proposes new technologies, including Web 2.0,
to meet research and reference needs of patrons and staff. Serves as the systems team
liaison to the public services unit. Under the direction of the Senior Archivist for Digital
