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Digital Collections Curator, CAEA

Digital Collections Curator, CAEA

University of ChicagoChicago, IL
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Catering Sales Coordinator - Field Museum

Catering Sales Coordinator - Field Museum

LevyChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
  • Promoted
Library Director | Field Museum of Natural History

Library Director | Field Museum of Natural History

ILLINOIS LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
  • Promoted
Digital Campaign Manager

Digital Campaign Manager

WNDR MuseumChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
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CASHIER - FIELD MUSEUM

CASHIER - FIELD MUSEUM

Levy SectorChicago, Illinois, United States of America
$17.50–$19.50 hourly
Part-time
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  • Promoted
Center for Maine Contemporary Art Seeks Executive Director

Center for Maine Contemporary Art Seeks Executive Director

Small Museum AssociationChicago, Illinois, US
$90,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Full-time
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Virtual Trip Curator Remote

Virtual Trip Curator Remote

Go See This WorldChicago, Illinois, USA
Remote
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General Manager - Museum of Science and Industry

General Manager - Museum of Science and Industry

SodexoChicago, IL, United States
Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
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Guest Services Team Lead, Events, Smart Museum

Guest Services Team Lead, Events, Smart Museum

The University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time +1
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Sales Photographer Chicago Locations Skydeck Navy Pier Macys Museum Campus

Sales Photographer Chicago Locations Skydeck Navy Pier Macys Museum Campus

Cherry Hill Programs IncChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
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Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, IL, US
Full-time
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Library Director | Field Museum of Natural History

Library Director | Field Museum of Natural History

MediabistroChicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
  • Promoted
Guest Experience Specialist (Seasonal)

Guest Experience Specialist (Seasonal)

Museum of Ice CreamChicago, IL, US
$18.00 hourly
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Seasonal Guest Services Team Member

Seasonal Guest Services Team Member

Chicago Children's MuseumChicago, IL
$17.33 hourly
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
  • Promoted
Boiler Room Technician - Stationary Engineer

Boiler Room Technician - Stationary Engineer

Museum of Science and Industry, ChicagoChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
  • Promoted
Catering Sales Coordinator - Field Museum

Catering Sales Coordinator - Field Museum

Compass GroupChicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
  • Promoted
Guest Services Team Lead, Events, Smart Museum

Guest Services Team Lead, Events, Smart Museum

University of Chicago (UC)Chicago, Illinois, US
Full-time
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Assistant or Associate Curator of Pacific or East Asian Anthropology

Assistant or Associate Curator of Pacific or East Asian Anthropology

Field MuseumChicago
Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Digital Collections Curator, CAEA

Digital Collections Curator, CAEA

University of ChicagoChicago, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Department

HUM Staff : Art History - Center for the Art of East Asia

About the Department

Established in 2003 by the Department of Art History and the Division of the Humanities, the University of Chicago Center for the Art of East Asia (CAEA) has become an internationally renowned academic center dedicated to the study of East Asian art and visual culture. The CAEA aims to facilitate and support teaching and research in the rapidly growing field of East Asian art at the University of Chicago. The concentration of interest in Asian art and visual and material culture is redefining the parameters of East Asian art history. In response to these developments, the CAEA has adopted a global outlook and encourages new perspectives and approaches, including initiating projects of digital humanities and organizing international symposiums and collaborative research projects with universities, museums, and experts around the world. It develops and coordinates programs in East Asian art and visual and material culture, supporting student scholarship, creating opportunities for scholarly and exchange, and compiling data for teaching and research.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Center for the Art of East Asia (CAEA) and in partnership with the CAEA Director, and Art History Faculty Chair, the CAEA Digital Collections Curator is responsible for managing, preserving, and promoting CAEA digital collections, including digitized materials, documents, photographs, etc. This role combines traditional curation expertise with modern digital technologies to ensure that collections are accessible, discoverable, and well-maintained for future use. The Curator will work closely with other departments, such as IT, University library services, and the Visual Resource Center (VRC), to enhance the visibility and usability of digital assets.

Hybrid work schedule available.

Applicants, when uploading your resume, please include all required application documents listed in the job posting to be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the acquisition, cataloging, and organization of CAEA digital collections.
  • Develops and implements digital preservation strategies to ensure the long-term accessibility of CAEA digital assets.
  • Creates and maintains metadata standards and workflows that support discoverability and access.
  • Manages digital storage solutions, ensuring collections are accessible through the open-access platform and securely stored and backed up.
  • Selects and curates digital content that aligns with CAEA’s mission and objectives.
  • Work with content creators, university libraries, researchers, and academics to identify and prioritize materials for digitization.
  • Collaborates with CAEA Associate Director, CAEA Content, Media, and Technology Developer, IT, library staff, museums, etc. to develop and maintain digital collections.
  • Works with DCADP collaborators, including our project partners in China, museums, and other related institutions, to acquire and transfer digital content.
  • Partners with educators, researchers, and community organizations to promote CAEA digital collections in academic and public setting.
  • Ensures that all CAEA digital collections adhere to copyright laws, privacy regulations, legal agreements, and institutional policies.
  • Conducts regular audits of CAEA digital collections to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
  • Stays informed about best practices, trends, and emerging technologies in digital curation and preservation.
  • Conducts research to identify new tools, platforms, and methodologies for CAEA digital curation.
  • Participates in professional organizations, conferences, and continuing education opportunities to stay current in the field.
  • Contributes to grant writing and fundraising efforts to support CAEA digital collection initiatives.
  • Assists in setting policies for collections. Participates in designing and implementing workflows for acquiring materials for collections.
  • Identifies and documents preservation needs and, with moderate guidance from others, ensures the preservation of library pieces, electronically and digitally.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience :

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

  • Master’s degree in library science, information science, Digital Humanities, or a related field.
  • Experience :

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in digital curation, digital archives, or a related field.
  • Exposure to museum, library, or higher education settings.
  • Technical Skills or Knowledge :

  • Skilled in digital asset management systems and metadata standards.
  • Familiarity with digitization processes, digital preservation tools, and content management systems (CMS).
  • Familiarity with programming languages.
  • Strong technical skills, including knowledge of digital formats, data management, and software tools relevant to digital curation.
  • Preferred Competencies

  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
  • Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, matrixed, and decentralized environment.
  • Working Conditions

  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • May involve lifting and moving digital equipment or physical archives.
  • Application Documents

  • Resume / CV (required)
  • Cover Letter, including your interest in this position (required)
  • Three References Contact Information (required)
  • When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

    Job Family

    Library

    Role Impact

    Individual Contributor

    FLSA Status

    Non-Exempt

    Pay Frequency

    Biweekly

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    37.5

    Benefits Eligible

    Drug Test Required

    Health Screen Required

    Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

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