Associate Archivist for Digital Preservation



Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of
the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art,
contemporary Art Museum, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending
our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and
students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in
America” and in 1989, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan, about 20 miles north of Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Associate Archivist for Digital Preservation works closely with the Head Archivist to ensure long-term
viability of the Archives’ digital content, playing a significant role in building and sustaining strategies for
continued preservation and access. The position supports the Archives’ Digital Curation Policy, including working
with content creators to ensure appropriate management of their digital content and developing workflows
based on best practices to ingest, preserve, and access that content in the Archives’ preservation systems. The
Associate Archivist will liaise with Cranbrook’s Information Technology team, bringing technical expertise in
digital preservation infrastructures needed to maintain preservation standards and mitigate the risk of loss of
historical content. The position includes assisting with planning and policy development, managing platforms and
tools, and monitoring the authenticity, security, and storage migration of digital content. The Associate Archivist
is a strong team player who is creative, flexible, and enthusiastic about preserving Cranbrook’s remarkable
history through sustainment of its digital archival resources.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide insight into digital preservation processes and outcomes, proposing and developing research-

• Develop, test, and execute digital preservation plans to ensure digital content can continue to be

• Document digital preservation policies and procedures.
• Work with digital content creators/donors to configure and monitor workflows for ingesting, preserving,

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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library or Information Science school (in select instances, a

• Documented knowledge of archival practices and methodology
• Demonstrated application of studies in a workplace environment
• Demonstrated technical understanding of digital preservation challenges and solutions
• Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to interact well with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Ability to write simple programs/scripts and understand basic program code
• A valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Society of American Archivists Digital Archivist Specialist Certification
• Direct experience with digital preservation workflow assessment and implementation
• Experience with digital preservation tools and systems such as BitCurator, Preservica, ePADD, and

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include a medical plan, paid time off, and eligibility
to participate in the retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer employee discounts, and a
unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and completed Employee Application to: Cranbrook – HR, P.O. Box
801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, or email humanresources@cranbrook.edu or fax (248) 645-3014. Our
applications can be downloaded from the Employment page of our website at www.cranbrook.edu/employment.
(Please note that a fully completed employment application is required for consideration.)