Medical Librarian (Digital Archivist) - Levy Library

$74,500 - $111,805/Yr

Mount Sinai Health System - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Digital Archivist at Mount Sinai's Levy Library is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of digital archival systems, including the management of both digitized and born-digital materials. This role involves collaboration with the Archives and Records Management team, providing reference and outreach support, and ensuring the preservation and accessibility of archival collections. The position requires a strong understanding of archival standards and practices, as well as project management skills to oversee various digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ingest and manage large born-digital and digitized record sets into Digital Preservation and Storage Environment (Archivematica and Azure).
• Manage web archives using Archive-It, including adding new seeds, testing crawls, and creating metadata.
• Maintain relationships with outside vendors to support software and subscriptions.
• Assist Archives staff with procedures relating to the transfer, arrangement, and description of digital material.
• Process, arrange, and describe digital archival material in accordance with professional best practices.
• Maintain documentation of archival practices for use by the Archives.
• Advise on the creation and management of digital surrogates of various materials.
• Stay updated on trends in archival management and digital preservation.
• Research, pilot, and implement special digital projects with the Director of Archives.
• Advise and assist donors in pre-custodial activities for digital collections.
• Serve as the Archives representative at professional communities and events.
• Administer and maintain the Archives digital discovery and preservation systems.
• Maintain and update the Archives web presence.
• Evaluate Archives metadata and digital objects for migration and clean-up activities.
• Respond to reference requests related to the history of Mount Sinai and the Archives.
• Coordinate with the Director of Archives for ongoing reference support.
• Provide education and advocacy for the Archives catalog to the Mount Sinai community.
• Participate in outreach activities, including curating exhibits and writing blog posts.
• Assist in planning processes for the Archives Division and manage special projects.

Requirements

• ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library, Information Science, or a related field with a concentration in Archives, Digital Preservation, or Records Administration.
• 1-3 years' experience processing archival collections.
• 1-3 years' experience with archival technologies and tools related to digital archives.
• Experience with AtoM, Archivematica, and BitCurator is desirable.
• Experience with project management and ability to set priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to ethical and inclusive description practices.
• Basic experience in at least one scripting language (ideally Python).
• Familiarity with standard library and archival metadata schemas.

Nice-to-haves

• Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists.
• Familiarity with ePadd or other email preservation tools.
• Comfort using basic command line for software tasks.
• Experience with database and project management software.
• Familiarity with HTML markup.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $74,500 - $111,805 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment.