The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking a full-time project archivist to process and create metadata for 1,750 digitized audio-visual recordings from its’ institutional archives pertaining to the American Jewish experience, 1941-1999. This is a one-year grant-funded project. 

Description of the Position:  

Upload digital files and create descriptive metadata for 1,750 digital recordings and films in mp4 and wav format utilizing the MODS metadata schema. Create EAD, DACS compliant finding aids to make the Library’s collection of audio and visual materials discoverable.  

Duties/Responsibilities:    

Responsible for creating descriptive metadata for each of the 1,750 recordings in mp4 or wav format and create an EAD, DACS compliant finding aids for two collections, with multiple series for one, larger collection.  Link the digital assets to finding aids. Meeting local and nation standards to ingest metadata in MODS format. Supplement the embedded technical and administrative metadata created by the digitization vendor and enter it into the Library’s DAMS (Islandora).  Troubleshooting and seeking solutions with bibliographic control, controlled vocabulary, and database issues. Create a finding aid in ArchivesSpace and bibligraphic record in Alma. The Project Archivist serves as an integral part of the archival team as well as the digital library teams. 

 Minimum Requirements:  

​​ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree with an archival certificate as well as proficiency in Jewish studies or equivalent desirable. Familiarity in current archival processing standards (EAD, DACS) and Library cataloging standards and practices (RDA, LCSH, MARC21, MODS). Demonstrated experience creating complex finding aids as well as original cataloging.  Ability to work creatively, and effectively in a team environment and independently. Excellent organizational and time-management skills; and ability to communicate orally and in writing. Flexible in performing different tasks and learning new library skills. Prefer one-year experience with Alma, ArchivesSpace and Islandora and working with audio visual materials.  ​ 

Submit specified application materials to hrdept@jtsa.edu.