Librarian II or III/Digitization Specialist

Status: Full -Time (37.5 hours per week)

Agency: Local History and Genealogy

Pay Range: 7 A/B/C or 8 A/B/C $54,048.43 - $87,568.23

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Under the Supervision of the Local History & Genealogy Manager, is responsible for digitization project management, tracking and workflow, materials assessment, planning and coordinating the digitization of materials from internal agencies and external customers, and oversight of the digitization of materials (scanning or digital photography and data migration). Contributes to digitization policy development and workflows.The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to the TLCPL’s mission and values including being welcoming, innovative, objective, accountable and collaborative.

• Under the direction of the Local History Manager, coordinates the continued growth and development of digitization projects and implements new projects as they arise, including identifying and evaluating potential digitization projects with input from the Agency Manager; selecting materials for digitization; resolving intellectual property and privacy issues; overseeing the scanning of materials and creation of descriptive metadata; migrating data.

• In support of the Library’s strategic plan, the person in this position will develop strategies and workflows that serve underrepresented voices within and across digital collections.

• Actively supports diversity, equity and inclusion. Promotes a culture where all staff and customers belong.

• Oversees the digitization process, including, but not limited to training staff on equipment usage, and following up on project progress under the leadership of the department manager. Monitors, updates, and enhances metadata for digitized items.

• Guides and monitors the creation of metadata and the insert of assets into the digital collection management platform.

• Ensures quality and consistency of digital records and metadata. Determines means and methods for assessing production quality, tracks statistics and feedback.

• Serves as a point person and advocate for library digitization activities in the region, state, and at the national level, including developing partnerships with other organizations. Coordinates, plans, and conducts community scanning events.

• Represents the Library in digitization activities at regional, state, and national levels, fostering partnerships with other organizations and supporting community engagement events.

• Works at the reference desk as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of digitization systems, standards, and technology.

• Advanced knowledge of emerging standards in digital collection management systems, including the use of CONTENTdm digital collections management software and Content Management System software.

• Familiarity with copyright as it relates to digitization of cultural heritage materials.

• Advanced knowledge of library/archival metadata standards and practices.

Training/Experience/Education/Certification

• BA/BS degree in any field plus 4 years of Librarian experience with digitization OR BA/BS degree in a relevant field with coursework/participation in/demonstrated knowledge of digitization, local history curation, archival work (required)

• MLS from an ALA–accredited library school plus 2 years of Librarian experience. (preferred) Consideration given to candidates with equivalent years of related education and/or experience.

• Experience working in a library, archive, or cultural heritage organization required.

• Experience handling delicate and rare/valuable special collection or archival material is preferred.

• Grant writing experience preferred.

• Customer service experience required.

• Valid driver’s license; must be insured and meet your state’s minimum coverage requirements for auto insurance.

• Must meet insurance eligibility requirements of the Library’s insurance carrier under the Library’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent offsite travel required within the county via Library or personal vehicle.

• Evening/weekend hours are part of the regular schedule.

• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, and sitting. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, and lifting, pushing/pulling, and handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

BCI/FBI Criminal Background Record Clearance and MVR history required.

A drug screen to be completed prior to the start date.