Digital Collections & Repository Associate

Job Summary

Reporting to the Digital Collections & Strategies Librarian (DCSL), the Digital Collections & Repository Associate (DCRA) provides essential hands-on processing and operational support for the Library Systems & Digital Infrastructure unit. The DCRA's primary focus is the creation, ingest, and maintenance of content for the library’s institutional repository and digital archives systems, working under the policy and direction of the DCSL. The Associate also provides administrative and data support for the unit's technical and project management functions.

Department Summary

The Library Systems and Digital Infrastructure (LSDI) unit is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the library’s enterprise systems and digital collections. Our mission is to provide a robust technical foundation through seamless access, high-integrity preservation, and the expert administration of library service platforms across our campus environments. The unit focuses on the critical intersection of back-end content management and technical stability, leveraging specialized expertise to manage both daily system operations and the lifecycle of complex, cross-functional technical integrations. Operating with a focus on technical integrity and change management, the LSDI unit works in close partnership with Academic Services to bridge essential infrastructure with user-centered design, fostering a reliable and innovative digital environment for all students, faculty, and researchers.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge of metadata standards including Dublin Core.
• Knowledge of digital file formats (e.g.  TIFF, JPEG, PDF/A) and best practices for quality control and file naming.
• Ability to use content management or repository systems (e.g. DSpace, ArchiveSpace, Islandora) and tools for digital file upload and maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic digital image editing and processing, file format conversion, cropping, and improving image contrast.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments with fluctuating deadlines.

Education and Experience

• High School or Equivalent certification plus three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $51,360 - $63,852 per year

Classification Range: $51,360 - $74,820 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in educ