Digital Repository Content Analyst (2 positions)

Description

The Digital Repository Content Analyst manages the ingest, description, access, and maintenance of materials in the Duke Digital Repository (DDR), as well as other discipline-based repositories. Working closely with the Metadata Architect, s/he handles new collection ingest requests and responds to stakeholder requests for assistance with self-deposit.

Responsibilities

• Documents, guides, and manages the processes for ingest into the DDR.
• Prepares digital objects for ingest into the DDR and other discipline-based repositories.
• Performs ingest, verifies results, and troubleshoots problems.
• Working with the Metadata Architect, develops metadata profiles for new materials.
• Following established guidelines, applies descriptive metadata to digital objects during the ingest process.
• Employs or develops software tools and scripts to manage and migrate content sets, or to transform, tidy, and curate raw descriptive data, according to the needs of individual projects.
• Applies necessary access control rules.
• Analyzes collections of digital objects, detects irregularities, and performs forensic analysis of processing results to explain anomalies.
• Provides instruction and consultation for library staff and campus partners on best practices for digital curation.
• Assists with the development of functional requirements related to ingest and object curation for the DDR. Performs acceptance testing and provides bug reports to the development team.
• Actively participates in relevant conferences and meetings. Shares research, networks, and actively engages in national data management conversations. Takes responsibility for developing a personal development plan in alignment with the ITS strategic plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.

Education

Required: BA/BS or higher (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience).

Experience

Required:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and package significant amounts of information, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Expert skills in analytical tools such as MS Excel and OpenRefine.
• Experience in requirements gathering in the early stages of technology projects.
• Must be detail-oriented and skilled at organizing work.
• Have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative setting, responding to changes in project goals or requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer services.

Preferred:

• At least two years working in a digital production environment.
• Experience working in a technical environment and communicating with developers, formulating requirements, and performing acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with the research lifecycle in an academic environment.
• Ability to execute command-line scripts.
• Working knowledge of data management capabilities of Python, Ruby, and/or Bash.
• Experience in creating QA plans for data analysis and ensuring the accuracy of results of data studies.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Normal office environment
• Occasional weekend shifts required.
• Occasional travel required

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes 15 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.

Environment
Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library, and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.             

Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefit packages which includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:  http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/index.php.

Application
An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html - refer to Requisition # 401147448.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Duke University Libraries have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.