Employment Opportunity: Digital Archivist (full-time, 18-month contract, subject to a probationary period)

Established in 1789, the University of King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King's is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts programs in creative writing. King's is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.

The incumbent is responsible for creating and maintaining an archives' online holdings system for the University of King's College Library and Archives.

The incumbent reports to the University Librarian and Archivist.

Specific Duties/Accountabilities

• Works with the University Librarian and Archivist and other professionals to create King's own online holdings system using AtoM (Access to Memory - hosted by Artefactual).
• Loads existing records and finding aids into King's AtoM from MemoryNS.
• Maintains both systems.
• Works with the University Librarian to determine priorities and develop a plan to scan and upload selected archival fonds.
• Oversees scanning and uploading of images.
• Assists in providing reference services for researchers seeking information in the archival collections.
• Plans, directs, and reviews the work of student assistants assigned to work on this project.
• Liaises with staff at Dalhousie Archives, the Council of Nova Scotia Archives, and Artefactual.

The above accountabilities are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described.

Qualifications/Requirements

• ALA accredited master's degree in library, archival, or information sciences.
• Experience with AtoM or similar online holdings system.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and issues regarding digitization (including copyright), particularly RAD.
• Knowledge of/interest in the history of Canada, Nova Scotia, and the University of King's College.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Ability to think creatively, work independently and collaboratively.
• Public service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to lift and move file boxes (approximately 13kg)

The above accountabilities are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described.

Closing Date: November 13, 2024

Salary will be commensurate with level of education and experience. The salary for this position is $74,415 annually including a benefits plan with medical and dental.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

To apply for this position, please forward resume and cover letter to:

Pethrona Russell
Human Resources Manager
University of King's College
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1
[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of King's College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.