Archivist - Digital Preservation

Archivist I - Digital Preservation - (4575)

Assist the County Archivist in the development and maintenance of archival collections, procedures, and services. Act as Program Lead in the Archives’ Digital Preservation program. Undertake a full range of archival service delivery, including but not limited to: archival appraisal, conservation and preservation, accessioning, arrangement and description, database management, reference services, and outreach.

1. Under the direction of the County Archivist, create, develop, and run the Archives’ Digital Preservation program, provide input to procedures and workflows related to the ingest, description, and care of born-digital and digitized records, and become a subject matter expert on digital collections and associated best practices.

2. Assist with, participate in, and integrate Digital Preservation program with other Archives programs, as needed.

3. Communicate Archives programs, policies, and procedures to stakeholders.

4. Identify and solicit for donation or transfer records of significance to the County of Simcoe.

5. Appraise potential donations, transfers, and acquisitions for their intrinsic value to the documentary history of the County of Simcoe, their value in terms of government accountability, and their evidentiary importance.

6. Assess the physical needs of records and apply appropriate conservation and preservation measures to ensure their long-term preservation.

7. Accession, arrange and describe, store, preserve, conserve, and provide access to a wide variety of archival material, ensuring careful handling of documents at all times.

8. Perform reference and retrieval services and respond to inquiries, as needed. Conduct effective reference interviews and provide guidance and assistance to researchers to find relevant and accurate information.

9. Assist with training and orientating co-op students, summer students, and new staff members.

10. Assist with departmental financial and procurement procedures.

11. Prepare and deliver Archives outreach programs, including presentations to a wide variety of audiences, on- and off-line exhibits, tours of the Archives, and social media content.

12. Assist with day-to-day operation of the Archives.

13. Assist with the creation and maintenance of archival procedures and create position and program manuals.

14. Stay current with archival industry best practices, standards, and technology including, but not limited to: digital preservation, digital records management, and related fields.

15. Advise and provide assistance to the County Archivist.

16. Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

17. Comply with all applicable SCA, County, provincial, and federal legislation, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

18. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Master of Archival Studies, Master of Information with a concentration in Archives and/or Digital Preservation, or Master of Library and Information with a concentration in Archives and/or Digital Preservation, or equivalent. Post-graduate certificates in Digital Preservation, Digital Archives Management. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
• Knowledge of digital preservation best practices, technologies, and standards.
• Proficiency in current historical and genealogical research methods and best practices.
• Knowledge of the local history and development of local government in the County of Simcoe an asset.
• Knowledge of arrangement and description of archival records according to the Rules for…