Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00556P
Classification Title
Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty
Position Title
Open Rank - Digital Preservation Archivist
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative
by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public
universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit
university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American
students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,
and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of
its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,
Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public
university sending African American students to study abroad.
A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,
an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research
institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the
last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an
indication of the University’s rapid research growth.
Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.
General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be
obtained from the Faculty Handbook
https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty
Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia
State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)
be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia
State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach
in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,
online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair
or Dean.
Department
Library Special Collections
College
University Library
Campus
Atlanta
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
External
About the Department
The University Library at the main Atlanta Campus provides one of
the most attractive, open, and inviting educational facilities in
the Southeast. With over 1.25 million annual visitors, the library
is an integral part of the University community. The library is a
valued partner within the campus community, offering a modern,
inviting, and centralized facility supporting teaching and research
with extensive collections and outstanding assistance. Learn more
about the University Library at
lib.gsu.edu .
The Special Collections & Archives department is part of the
University Library, which includes the following collection areas:
University Archives, Southern Labor, Music & Popular Culture,
Women’s Collections, Gender & Sexuality, Photographic
Collections, Atlanta Civic & Neighborhood History, and rare
books.
Position Description
The
University
Library seeks a motivated, collaborative, and
service-oriented Digital Preservation Archivist (non-tenure track,
open rank faculty: Librarian Instructor, Librarian Assistant
Professor, or Librarian Associate Professor) to provide leadership
and expertise in digital preservation. This includes working with
the archivists, librarians, and staff across the University to
manage the long-term preservation of digital materials for all
collecting areas and handling materials in all formats.
The position serves as a member of the library faculty (12-month,
non-tenure track), holds faculty rank, and is expected to
participate in service activities as outlined in the University
Library’s faculty guidelines. The library is committed to providing
excellent professional development opportunities for its employees.
While not required, employees are welcome to further their careers
by earning an additional advanced degree, and, in some cases,
tuition assistance is available.
Responsibilities Include:
- Establish and refine policies, procedures, and best practices
for acquisition, long-term preservation, accessibility, and
life-cycle management of permanent digital materials in accordance
with best practices and guidelines from the digital preservation
community.
Train and work with faculty and staff on processes and
procedures around acquisition, appraisal, arrangement and
description of permanent digital records.
Work with archivists to identify digital materials on physical
media and use digital forensics tools to extract and transfer
selected content to the digital preservation system.
Work with the University and University Archivist to implement
procedures for capturing permanent, born-digital archival content,
in accordance with the University System of Georgia’s records
retention schedule.
Manage and maintain the digital preservation system, train
faculty and staff on its use, and provide ongoing support.
Manage and maintain the University’s Archive-It web archiving
account and collaborate with archivists to identify, capture, and
revise web and social media content in accordance with the
collection development policy.
Supervise students and/or temporary employees as needed.
Required Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience working in digital
preservation.
This position is eligible for hiring at the ranks listed
below:
- Librarian Instructor – an entry level
probationary rank requiring little or no professional experience
and is based on potential. Appointments at this rank shall require
expectation of successful overall performance and the potential for
a promising career in librarianship or archival science.
- Librarian Assistant Professor – Minimum three
full years of professional service.
- Librarian Associate Professor – Minimum of five
full fiscal years of professional service.
Required Education
- Master’s degree (all ranks) in Library/Information Science,
Archival Studies, Information Management, Management of Information
Systems, or other relevant field (e.g. History).
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- MLIS or MIM with a concentration in archives
administration/management or graduate degree with a concentration
in information management or systems.
- Society of American Archivists Digital Archives Specialist
certificate or similar.
- Experience working on digital preservation, digital libraries,
or digital repositories in an academic or special library
setting.
- Experience with cloud-based digital preservation tools.
- Experience processing born-digital collections including
appraising technical specifications, file integrity and formats at
risk and creating processing plans to mitigate risks.
- Familiarity with web archiving tools such as Archive-It.
- Participation in/contributions to the digital preservation
community (such as Digital Preservation Coalition, iPres, National
Digital Stewardship Alliance ( NDSA ), etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation issues,
strategies, and standards.
- Good organizational skills and an aptitude for analytical and
detailed work.
- Ability to work independently as well as collegially in a
complex, rapidly changing and professionally diverse
environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours
Twelve-month assignment, faculty rank, non-tenure track
Salary
$61,100 - $72,600
Search Chair Contact info
Rachel Senese Myers rsenese@gsu.edu or 404-413-2860
Departmental contact for assistance
Library HR at liblao@gsu.edu
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
11/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/21/2026
Review of Applications Begins
09/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please ensure that the names, email addresses, and phone numbers
you provide in the application belong to three professional
references who can speak to your qualifications, work performance,
and suitability for the position.
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7165
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
Optional Documents