DIGITAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN

http://www.newberry.org/hr/jobscontent.html#DigCollLib

DEPARTMENTS:

REPORTS TO:           Curator of Modern Manuscripts; Director of
Collection Services

SUMMARY:  The Newberry Library seeks an early-career librarian with a
humanities background and the technical ability and knowledge to assist
in developing and managing the library’s digital assets.  The Digital
Collections Librarian will participate in the implementation and
management of the library’s growing digital collections and help to
coordinate metadata production and services. In addition, the Digital
Collections Librarian will work closely with digital reproduction
services, publication and digital initiatives, and information
technology staff members and serve on the reference team.   The position
reports to the Curator of Modern Manuscripts and the Director of
Collection Services.

CONTEXT:  The Newberry Library, an independent research library focused
on the humanities, is in the midst of multiple technology-based
developments—implementing a website redesign, planning for digital asset
management and preservation, determining how to manage born-digital
assets, producing digital publications and online exhibitions for
scholarly and general audiences, and more. The Digital Collections
Librarian position is new to the library, and the responsibilities of
the position may change in emphasis over time as the library develops
its digital program and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   Digital collections:  Provide expertise, advice, and
assistance in the development, deployment, evaluation, and preservation
of digital collections and content.

     Work with Newberry staff to identify digital resource needs and
solutions.
     Participate in the evaluation and implementation of technologies
related to digital content, e.g., digital asset management system.
     Assist with the acquisition and implementation of new digital
collections (e.g., digital collections of Newberry images, video, and
audio; born-digital content in manuscript and archival collections;
preservation reformatting projects; commercial digitization projects).
     Help to develop priorities, policies, procedures, and workflows for
the identification, creation, conversion and preservation of digital
content.
     Facilitate effective use (including use by staff) of the library’s
digital collections.
     Assist with staff training relating to digital collections and
technologies.

Metadata services:   Work with Collection Services and other relevant
staff to provide discovery and access for the library’s digital assets.

     Assist in the development and implementation of efficient,
effective workflows for metadata production and use throughout the library.
     Serve as a staff resource, liaison, and facilitator for metadata
services.
     Assist with metadata training for staff, interns, and volunteers.
     Assist in the coordination and integration of digital collections
with other relevant resources and services.

Reference, instruction, and outreach:  Serve and provide digital
leadership as an active member of the reference team.

     Serve at the reference desk on a weekly basis.
     Serve as a catalyst for digital innovations in reference,
instruction, and outreach and assist in the development and delivery of
web content and services.

Participate in instruction and outreach as part of the reference team.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:   Keep abreast of current developments in
librarianship and emerging technologies.  Monitor, identify, and
communicate innovations in uses of the web to deliver resources and
services.

Participate in various library committees and special projects.

Participate in other tasks or activities needed for the achievement of
Library Services goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
degree required.  Background in the humanities, library work experience,
and experience providing access to digital resources highly desirable.
Interest in the Newberry’s scholarly and public mission, collections,
and audiences required.

Experience in or knowledge of the following:  Digital library/archives
trends and technologies; Integrated library systems and collection
management systems; Metadata/cataloging standards and controlled
vocabularies; Metadata harvesting and crosswalks; Archives descriptive
standards and digital curation issues; Data manipulation; Digital
collection access and use; Digital photography and scanning techniques
and standards.

Leadership, project management, communication, and organizational
skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate
collaboration; Excellent writing skills; Ability to communicate
effectively with diverse library users and staff; Public service
orientation requiring tact, patience, and flexibility; Ability to work
independently and collegially; Capacity for working flexibly and
creatively in a changing environment.

SCHEDULE:  Full-time, 35-hour workweek, Monday through Friday and an
occasional Saturday; Exempt status.

CLOSING DATE:  October 28, 2011