Archives & Records Management Specialist 2

Description

The New York State Archives is seeking candidates for an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 in its newly established Digital Records Services unit.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to increase NYSA’s capacity to appraise, transfer, preserve, and provide access to archival records in electronic form.  Responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing, and recommending strategies for developing and improving NYSA’s electronic records services.

• Participating in the development of internal procedures and training programs specific to managing archival electronic records.

• Participating in the appraisal, accessioning, and description of hybrid and born-digital archival records.

• Participating in the evaluation, selection, and installation of commercial and open-source products specific to managing archival electronic records.

• Managing scripts and software utilities used in the appraisal, accessioning and processing of electronic records.

• Assisting with the conversion of analog records to digitalformats for preservation, especially audio-visual materials.

• Assisting in the configuration of internal information systems to better support archival electronic records. Current systems include ArchivesSpace, Preservica, Archive-It, and CollectiveAccess.

• Researching and recommending solutions for managing specific electronic records challenges such as email, social media, and records maintained in complex information systems.

• Monitoring and keeping up to date with the latest technologies and best practices related to electronic records management and advising NYSA staff on their implementation.

For a full description, including instructions for applying, see: https://statejobs.ny.gov/employees/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=149958