Archivist - Higher Ed. jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries seeks a collaborative, curious, creative, and technically skilled faculty colleague with experience working in digital preservation and digital curation to join the University Archives and Distinctive Collections team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Carnegie Mellon University Archives' born-digital program. This includes developing policies and procedures for accessioning, ingesting, preserving, managing, and providing access to electronic records; developing procedures and workflows for describing born-digital records within hybrid collections; managing web-archiving activities; and advising departments and donors on the management of electronic records. You will also work closely with colleagues focused on digitization, and digital strategies and infrastructure to develop policies and procedures for managing digital records and integrate them into existing projects and programs.

This role will support and develop new initiatives focused on the rich holdings of the University Archives and Carnegie Mellon's international reputation for robotics and artificial intelligence. Such initiatives include the Robotics Project, which seeks to develop a model for collecting and preserving the robotics research ecosystem, including objects, code, and born-digital documents.

You will be joining an agile, innovative, and enthusiastic archives team focused on re-envisioning how archives can support and capture work in both STEM and fine arts fields, as well as building collections that represent our diverse university community. As a member of this team, and under the leadership of the associate dean for distinctive collections, you will:

• work with other library faculty and staff to support university priorities

• help meet the wide range of preservation and records management needs on campus and

• remain involved with larger communities of practice related to digital preservation, software preservation, collections as data, and digital archives.

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the transfer, ingest, preservation, and management of born-digital records, including assets like code and software with multiple dependencies.

• Develop procedures and workflows for describing born-digital records within hybrid collections.

• Lead efforts to archive website, social-media, and other web-based content.

• Advise departments and donors on the management of electronic records.

• Collaborate with multiple library units to develop digital preservation standards for the library.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues to support emerging initiatives related to digital scholarship and collections as data.

• Identify opportunities for broader collaborations across campus and/or the profession.

• Maintain an active presence in relevant communities of practice and professional organizations.

Your Faculty Status

You will be a member of the library faculty, with your initial appointment rank and salary dependent on your experience. In addition to developing a digital archives program, you will be encouraged and supported in developing or continuing your own program of research and scholarship related to digital archives and/or to aspects of your disciplinary expertise. You will also participate in governance and projects through various committees and working groups as assigned or elected.

To be considered for reappointment or promotion, you will be expected to demonstrate excellence in librarianship and in research or scholarship as defined by the .

What We Require
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in library/information science (with a focus on archives or digital preservation) and enthusiasm for developing as a professional. They will also be able to demonstrate a willingness to continue learning in order to implement ever-evolving best practices, and be able to demonstrate training and/or direct experience with the following:

• Experience working with digital archives

• Knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices

• Experience with digital forensics and data extraction tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience with archival management systems

• Experience with web archiving tools

What We Would Like You To Have

• Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages

• Experience working in an academic archive

• Experience with ArchivesSpace and/or Islandora

What We Can Offer

• A competitive annual salary commensurate with experience

• Professional development and travel funds

• Generous

• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

About CMU

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a world-leading and global research-intensive institution known for its distinctive interdisciplinary culture, which champions creative and technological inquiry and collaborative efforts, and its faculty who inspire students to think creatively, interpret with insight, and solve major societal, scientific, and technological challenges. Please visit "" to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

About CMU Libraries

The CMU Libraries is the destination for scholarly information, creative inquiry and intellectual collaboration across disciplines, propelling the significance, reach and impact of the university. Investment in the library is part of the University's Strategic Plan 2025, which calls for the creation of "a 21st century library that serves as a cornerstone of world-class research and scholarship." In alignment with that plan, the Libraries proudly accelerates research and discovery and leads the way in open access to information and data, amplifying the work happening at CMU. CMU Libraries offers generous health, tuition, and retirement benefits; flexible work opportunities and robust professional development support.

About Pittsburgh

A thriving city known for its great restaurants, outdoor adventure, culture, and reasonable cost of living, Pittsburgh has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most liveable cities in the United States. The university's main campus is located adjacent to Schenley Park, with its more than 4,450 acres of trails and access to outdoor activities, ten minutes from the city's vibrant downtown.

TO APPLY

We hope you are interested in joining us. To be considered, please upload your CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to Interfolio. This position requires a background check.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the CMU Libraries. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are searching for a team member who can effectively interact with a diverse population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized and/or underrepresented in academic librarianship and who will contribute to the breadth of our organization.

Deadline

Applications received by February 29, 2024 will be given first consideration.

Thinking about applying? Have questions about your eligibility, or about the role, CMU, or Pittsburgh? Reach out to Julia Corrin, our associate dean for distinctive collections, at jcorrin@andrew.cmu.edu.