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Job Title

Digital Asset Specialist

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

During the application process the My Experience page has a section provided Attachments (Resume / CV References Cover letter etc.) to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents :

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SUMMARY :

The Digital Asset Specialist is an integral part of the Digital Archives workflow at Waters Library. The Digital Asset Specialist oversees the management and preservation of digital assets tracks usage of the archives to inform digitization projects and provides research assistance to users in the Archives. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20 : 1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Coordinates the lifecycle of digital assets within the digital asset management system and establishes metadata standards according to best practices.

Establishes institutional standards and guidelines for creating managing preserving describing and delivering digital resources.

Records and maintains statistical information for department.

Reviews evaluates and updates complex non-routine unit-specific and other databases as well as specialized applications.

Contributes to the ongoing creation migration quality control and assessment of digital resources and their associated metadata.

Manages and maintains all taxonomy and metadata including keywords file names and image rights.

Manages and coordinates the development implementation maintenance and preservation of future digital projects associated databases and born digital records.

Curates digital collections and exhibits featuring materials from Archives or campus and community partners.

Provides customer service support for the Archives including virtual reference. Responds to complex non-routine resource questions as a subject matter expert.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills : One (1) year of related experience in a public or academic library or archives. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of email and complex and varied library online research database searches and / or processing.

Ability to : Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities manage time wisely and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work beyond normal office hours (evenings nights and weekends) as needed.

Licensing / Professional Certifications : N / A

Physical Requirements : Ability to move medium weight (20 pounds) boxes books heavy book truck or similar items.

Other Requirements : Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

Experience working with digital asset management and digital archives in academic libraries.

Experience with large-scale metadata remediation and transformation.

Demonstrated experience with taxonomy development and metadata standards (DACS Dublin Core).

Demonstrated experience with various file formats (tif jpg mp3mp4 m2ts jp2 wav) file editing and file conversion.

Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience with multiple metadata schemas.

Knowledge of digital resource management standards and best practices.

Experience with collection management systems / institutional repositories (ArchivesSpace Digital Commons).

Experience with developing preserving and managing digital resources in an academic library.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :

Graduate Assistants Interns and Student Workers.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1