The Digital Collections Librarian manages the intake, maintenance, and
sustainability of digitized materials that support the Schaffer Library digital
collections program. As part of the Content & Digital Library Systems
department, the incumbent works closely with colleagues to manage selected
digital repository and digital preservation platforms, ensuring both a high
degree of functionality and that digital objects are available for research use
in a variety of formats. This librarian serves as technical expert for
repository development and standards, and ensures that digitized and
born-digital objects can be curated and maintained for short- and long-term
access.
Responsibilities
Manage the ingest of digitized materials into the Schaffer Library digital
repository. Manage the digital repository and digital preservation systems to
ensure access and sustainability of digital objects. Provide technical
expertise for workflow, scripting, and access to digital objects. Design
workflows that support the digital preservation needs at the library and
selected areas on campus. Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure
sustainable workflows and models for long-term digital preservation.
Collaborate with library departments to build rich digital collections. Provide
expertise on campus for the sustainability of digital objects in a variety of
research, pedagogical, and collection-building projects. Perform consultations
and lend expertise to a variety of repository needs on campus. Serve as liaison
to external vendors for software maintenance and feature requests. Contribute
to library-wide services and projects, such as instruction, workshops, and
events. Pursue a program of professional development, scholarly activity, and
service as described in the College’s criteria for promotion and retention.
Additional information, including qualifications and application process, are
available at:
https://jobs.union.edu/cw/en-us/job/492690/digital-collections-librarian
Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to
student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical
priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students
for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual,
social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social
and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to
a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those
based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed
to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its
application process to individuals with disabilities that request such
accommodations.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty
and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex,
race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard,
opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College
is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and
retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and
other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all
State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
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