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Experience with archival technologies and tools related to appraising, accessioning, processing, preserving, describing, and enabling access to born-digital archives (e.g., Access to Memory (AtoM), Webrecorder, BitCurator, ePADD, Archivematica, ArchivesSpace, command-line tools, spreadsheets, etc.). Respond to queries from internal and external sources for access to archival material and answering questions from both academic researchers and the general public related to archival holdings.

Overview:
Abacus Technology is seeking an Archivist to maintain the document library and history at Kennedy Space Center.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Perform analog preservation functions including holdings maintenance, fastener removal, rehousing, etc. </li><li>Support digital preservation functions including processing and transformation of digital objects, capture of metadata, and utilization of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) model as a standard for digital preservation.</li><li>Enable search and discovery through the creation of archival descriptions using standards-based archival description systems, metadata capture and normalization, and digitization.</li><li>Maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of digital file formats, digital preservation, and digital persistence practice and theory.</li><li>Create, document, and follow archival processes, workflows and best practices. </li><li>Contribute to online outreach content in the form of blogs and social media.</li><li>Generate routine and/or ad-hoc reports for NASA Office of Communication (OCOMM) management/customers.</li><li>Directly interface with OCOMM management and/or customers as needed.</li><li>Respond to queries from internal and external sources for access to archival material and answering questions from both academic researchers and the general public related to archival holdings.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
10+ years experience in research and analysis and preservation of documents and materials.  Master’s degree in library science or library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution with a focus in archival studies.  A membership in the Academy of Certified Archivists may be substituted for degree requirements.  Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification desired.  Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with digital archives tools, standards, and/or best practices.  Familiar with metadata and technical standards relevant to archival collections (e.g., DACS, DublinCore, ISAD(G), etc.).  Experience with archival technologies and tools related to appraising, accessioning, processing, preserving, describing, and enabling access to born-digital archives (e.g., Access to Memory (AtoM), Webrecorder, BitCurator, ePADD, Archivematica, ArchivesSpace, command-line tools, spreadsheets, etc.).  Must have strong communications and be able to work collaboratively.  Must be a US citizen. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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