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Head, Beinecke Library Digital Services Unit (Librarian 2-4) , Beinecke Library (23269BR)
To apply, please visit: http://www.yale.edu/jobs
Use the STARS requisition number 23269BR to find the job in the Yale job listings.
Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services and working in close collaboration with units across the Beinecke Library and the Yale University Library , the Head of Digital Services l eads and coordinates the Beinecke Library’s digitization program, digital projects, and user experience initiatives that enhance access to and use of Beinecke Library and its collections, including the Beinecke Digital Library, collection web pages, and online exhibits. The Head leads and provides technical expertise in the investigation, development, and application of interfaces and tools that affect the user experience, as well as metadata and digitization workflows and standards.
The Head liaises with the Yale University Library’s Information Technology and Digital Initiatives departments and works collaboratively with Yale University Library staff. The Head may represent the Beinecke within Yale University Library and nationally and internationally in discussions and committees pertaining to user experience initiatives, metadata, and digitization at Yale and is active professionally.
The Head supervises the work of three senior photographers and three metadata catalog assistants to coordinate and supervise metadata creation, digitization, color management, and quality control activities. The Head participates in the Beinecke’s Technical Services Management Group to develop technical services strategies, policies, and procedures for the Beinecke Library.
The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. Its collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars. In addition to distinguished general collections, the library houses outstanding special collections devoted to British literary and historical manuscripts, American literature, German literature, and Western Americana. For further information, see: http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke .
Principal Responsibilities
1. Actively practice and advocate effective communication in all aspects of digital initiatives within the Library and throughout the YUL system. Establish productive relationships with individuals and organizations both at Yale and at other institutions in order to advance Library objectives.
2. Work closely with curators and key staff to assess feasibility, propose, and develop plans for digital projects.
3. Work with Library IT and the Director of Digital Initiatives to design and implement technical infrastructure and workflows.
4. Evaluate and make recommendations on digitization procedures for a wide range of collection materials considering issues of original format, productivity and preservation, as well as YUL standards.
5. Analyze researcher, faculty and student needs and develop programming in support of digital research and teaching. Analyze the feasibility of new services or modifications to existing Library services. Work independently or lead a project team to implement Library goals.
6. Assume full or partial responsibility in project management for Library digital initiatives including assessment and evaluation of project scope, analysis, project proposals, quality assurance, workflows, staffing, budgeting, documentation, and reporting.
7. Evaluate, recommend and assist with digitization equipment and software selection as well as facility oversight including staff and patron workstations located in the library.
8. Manage local and/or vendor digitization
9. Serve on various Library, Yale University Library, and Yale University committees in support of the Library and University’s mission relevant to digital initiatives.
10. Participate in professional activities outside of Yale and monitor developments and best practices elsewhere to help ensure the excellence of the Library’s technology activities.
11. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.
12. May be assigned to work at any Yale University Library location.
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences may be substituted for a master’s degree in library science.
Demonstrated knowledge of current national and international metadata content and structure standards related to library and archival control of collection materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of library digitization standards and practices.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability.
Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.
Required education and experience
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences may be substituted for a master’s degree in library science.
Demonstrated knowledge of current national and international metadata content and structure standards related to library and archival control of collection materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of library digitization standards and practices.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability.
Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.
Salary minimums:
L2 $56,000
L3 $62,500
L4 $78,500
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Sarah Schmidt (Fisher)
Head, Printed Acquisitions
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Yale University
(203) 432-2975
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