DIGITAL ARCHIVIST

Number of Vacancies

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

University Library

FTE

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

To manage daily operations related to the digitization, organization, and access of special collections materials. Leads the efforts of the UTRGV Library in digitally preserving the culture and history of the university and the Rio Grande Valley.

Description of Duties

Creates, organizes, and manages digitization projects from born-digital and analog resources, including various media formats.
Works with the Metadata Librarian to describe and organize digitized materials.
Links finding aids to digitized materials using ArchivesSpace.
Ensures accessibility of digitized materials through appropriate digital platforms.
Manages web presence related to archival digital resources, including creation of LibGuides.
Collaborates with external partners (e.g. Texas Digital Library, Digital Public Library of America, local area libraries and museums) to promote discovery of cultural resources that highlight the university and the region.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to design and implement projects in support of the university’s educational mission.
Coordinates with curator of the Border Study Archive to digitize materials and make them accessible.
May supervise librarians and staff, establishing workflows and general direction as necessary.
Develops the library collection, acting as liaison for assigned academic departments within the university. Recommends the purchase of print and electronic materials necessary to support the academic programs of UTRGV.
Maintains knowledge of library trends and best practices in academic libraries.
Works cooperatively with other library departments and supervisors on all UTRGV campuses.
Serves on library committees and standing university committees as required.
Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities (e.g. conferences, workshops, webinars, etc.) as needed to maintain required skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned support staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree from an ALA accredited university in Library and Information Science or Master’s degree in a closely related field (e.g. History, Museum Studies)

Preferred Education

Additional Master’s degree or PhD.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in digitizing and handling archival materials and/or rare books. Knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, etc. Working knowledge of archival and/or digital content management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archivist’s Toolkit, CONTENTdm, and Islandora.

Preferred Experience

Project management experience. Experience writing and administering grants. Experience with arrangement and description of archival materials. Familiarity with markup programming languages. Knowledge of Texas and Mexican history. Experience in digital exhibition design and/or digital humanities.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of how to use scanners and software to save the created images. Knowledge of creating and maintaining web pages.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Other

May be required to work night and/ or weekends. Some travel might be required. Organizational abilities to manage diverse and simultaneous projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

02/02/2026

Grant Funded Position

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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