
Website University of Washington
Position: Collections Digitization Librarian
Location: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Preservation Services, the Digitization Librarian oversees and directs still image digitization projects within the Preservation Services Department. In collaboration with other library departments and stakeholders, the Digitization Librarian works with the unique and diverse collections held throughout the Libraries to ensure and enhance access to the University of Washington Libraries’ collections. The incumbent will work as part of a team of staff increasing internal capacity for digitization and supporting the Libraries’ preservation program.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science, information studies or archival studies degree.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
- Previous experience digitizing fragile books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials.
- Familiarity with digital image editing software, data management, and processing tools. Knowledge of calibration tools and techniques for still-image formats. Experience with operating, cleaning, and maintaining still-image digitization equipment.
- Strong project management skills including demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet project milestones, document decisions and procedures, and communicate outcomes.
- Knowledge of copyright, rights, accessibility, and ethical issues as they relate to still-image digitization.
- Evidence of ability to work independently and with others in a demanding and rapidly changing environment where consultation, collaboration, and effective working relationships are essential.
- Evidence of strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to write clear technical and procedural documentation.
Preferred
- Demonstrated education and/or training in still-image digitization, such as completion of an internship with an established professional or other verifiable education, training, or work experience.
- Experience using professional digitization equipment in a production environment, understanding of still image capture standards, and awareness of FADGI guidelines.
- Demonstrated expertise and technical knowledge in the creation and management of digital information including preservation reformatting specifications for library collections as they apply to capture, quality control, hardware and software, and digital file formats.
- Experience with the creation of technical and preservation metadata for digital files.
- Experience with automation tools and/or scripting to effectively increase digital output.
- Understanding of preservation program activities in an academic research library.
- Demonstrated experience managing staff or student assistants.
- Understanding of digital preservation principles, standards, and best practices.
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The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:
- Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
- Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
- List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses, and specify current supervisor)
- Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement*
Priority review date:
Applications received by 8:59 p.m. PST/11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit.
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