University Librarian II (UCP 7

The University of Connecticut Libraries

Digital Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator

Job Summary: Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, this position serves two main functions: Digital Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator. The Digital Projects Librarian is responsible for managing digital reformatting operations that preserve and improve access to the University of Connecticut’s library and archival collections in all information formats (text, image, audio, video). As Institutional Repository Coordinator, this position oversees the day-to-day management, public education, marketing and promotion, and long-term planning for UConn’s institutional repository (IR), Digital Commons@UConn.

Minimum Qualifications: A graduate degree in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; two years experience using technology to deliver digital content in an academic research library or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such an institution; demonstrated broad knowledge of current digital reformatting and digital conversion trends including issues relating to the application of metadata to digital objects; demonstrated knowledge of digital reformatting and digital conversion policies and technical procedures, including cost factors and productivity issues; basic knowledge of copyright issues as they relate to digital reformatting and scholarly communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; evidence of excellent communication skills, including effective presentation and promotional abilities; evidence of participation in professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of a range of computing platforms, storage environments, and digital library metadata frameworks (such as METS, MIX, and PREMIS, as well as the OAIS model) and operational experience with any of the following tools: CONTENTdm, XTF, DAITSS, FEDORA, SHERPA/RoMEO; Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public service; Experience with photography and scanning in a library or archival environment sufficient to be fluently conversant with image capture and manipulation issues; knowledge about scholarly communication issues and strong interest in pursuing the development of alternative publishing venues for faculty and students; preservation experience in an academic research library or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such an institution; experience with grant writing and fund procurement.

University Setting: The University of Connecticut, established in 1881, is a Carnegie Research I University. It was recently cited as one of the top 20 public national universities and is engaged in an ambitious twenty-year $2.3 billion campus building project. The main campus, situated in Storrs on 3100 acres of woodlands and rolling hills, is located approximately 30 miles from Hartford, the state capital, and midway between Boston and New York City. There are approximately 25,000 students system-wide.

University Libraries: The University of Connecticut Libraries, members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library Consortium, and the Center for Research Libraries is a technologically advanced library and the exciting center of intellectual life on campus. The Libraries is organized in a team-based structure to engage more fully its ongoing strategic programs. These include: developing strong partnerships with academic departments and key organizations on campus; shaping user services through data collection and user feedback; providing desktop access to full-text, current awareness, and database information resources system-wide; and building and preserving research collections of excellence. This dynamic organization offers creative, motivated, and service-oriented individuals exceptional opportunities for growth and learning.

Compensation: The anticipated hiring salary for this position is $54,000. University benefits include 22 paid vacation days/year, 12 paid State holidays, health and retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Application Procedures: Submit a letter of application, resume and the names, address, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Barbara Oakley, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for University Libraries, University of Connecticut Libraries, 369 Fairfield Way, Unit 2005A, Storrs, CT 06269-2005. Screening will begin immediately and continue the position is filled.

For more information about the University of Connecticut, the University Libraries or for a complete position description, please visit our web page at http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/recruitment. (Search # 2008073)

The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES

Job Description

AREA: Collections Services

TITLE: Digital Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator

LEVEL: University Librarian II

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, this position serves two main functions: Digital Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator. The Digital Projects Librarian is responsible for managing digital reformatting operations that preserve and improve access to the University of Connecticut’s library and archival collections in all information formats (text, image, audio, video). Collaborates with various staff throughout the Libraries and with commercial vendors to develop and implement ongoing digital reformatting services including developing technical specifications for file formats, image enhancement, compression types, file naming structures, the creation of derivatives, options for screen display, security mechanisms, quality control procedures, and requirements for archiving electronic files.

As Institutional Repository Coordinator, this position oversees the day-to-day management, public education, marketing and promotion, and long-term planning for UConn’s institutional repository (IR), DigitalCommons@UConn. Leads the IR’s cross-functional management team. Coordinates policies, procedures, and workflows for the IR’s contributors, users, administrators, and vendor, and plans for future development. Works collaboratively with the Liaison Advisory Team and library liaisons to promote the IR and other scholarly communication issues to faculty, staff and students, and to colleagues regionally and nationally.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Projects Librarian

1. Participate in building and managing the library’s digital collections program. With strategic planning documents as a guide, regularly evaluate relevant features of the program and revise them as needed to meet the goals of the Libraries and the University. Will include developing measures of the program’s productivity and effectiveness, and setting specific goals for achieving improvements.

2. Sustain institutional adherence to standards and best practices for ongoing digital reformatting of print, manuscript, and non-print materials including audio, video, and electronic data. Collaborate with various staff throughout the Libraries to identify appropriate materials for reformatting (with bibliographers, liaisons, and curators) as well as to develop technical specifications for intellectual access (with metadata specialists) and access to information objects (with systems and network services administrators, and applications developers).

3. Manage activities to ensure enduring access through time to UConn’s digital collections, considering equipment obsolescence and data loss, media integrity, format obsolescence, and information fidelity.

4. Execute reformatting plans by establishing requirements and standards for digital preservation reformatting, scheduling titles and collections for reformatting, and contracting for preparation and reformatting of selected materials.

5. Assist in the population and operation of digital content management systems for reliable, enduring access to digital materials.

6. Ensure adherence to copyright requirements and to permissions from holders of intellectual property rights for materials in UConn’s digital collections workflows.

7. Ensure that digital reformatting projects are well conceived and executed on time and on budget. Work closely with stakeholders during all phases of a project, from conception through completion.

8. Locate vendors, prepare Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and contracts for reformatting efforts in all formats.

9. Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and to the management of grant-funded digital projects.

10. Assess risk status of materials under consideration for digitization. Ensure compliance with national professional standards in the safe handling of collection materials identified for reformatting, such as brittle books. Serve as liaison to conservation staff for physical preparation of materials.

11. Work with other areas of the Libraries in the development, planning, and execution of all grants and special projects related to digital collections. Serve as liaison between Preservation and other digital stakeholders in the coordination of joint projects.

12. Create and record technical details on format, structure, and use of digitally reformatted material. Serve as liaison to cataloging staff to ensure adherence to national standards for bibliographic control and metadata standards of digital materials.

13. Apply appropriate quality assurance measures in digitization workflows.

14. Monitor budgets, record and compile statistics and other written reports and documentation.

15. Participate in national digital preservation efforts including the development of national digital reformatting and digital archiving standards and best practice.

16. Participate in Area and team planning meetings, and in the development and implementation of Area and team priorities, policies, and procedures.

17. This position carries with it the potential for participating in the Libraries’ Academic Liaison Program.

18. Participate in the general programs of the library, contribute to the life of the university, and engage in appropriate professional activities.

19. Train and supervise student employees and other staff involved in appropriate aspects of reformatting workflows.

20. Other duties as assigned.

Institutional Repository Coordinator

1. Serves as the primary contact for repository efforts for University of Connecticut users and contributors, outside users, and the IR vendor.

2. Oversees the design and layout of the repository and the content of the informational pages within the site.

3. Develops policies and procedures for the repository, with the assistance of the Institutional Repository Team.

4. Writes and produces promotional and educational publicity materials for the repository, with the assistance of the Institutional Repository Team.

5. Leads the cross-functional Institutional Repository Team, reporting to Leadership Council.

6. Actively develops and leads promotional opportunities for the repository with potential contributors and users on campus through forums, departmental, small group and individual meetings for content recruitment.

7. Oversees issues relating to intellectual property rights and academic publishing relating to the repository. Monitors national and international trends and legislation affecting intellectual property rights.

8. Works collaboratively with staff at the regional campuses, Health Center and Law School to promote education about and use of the repository.

9. Coordinates managerial reporting for the institutional repository.

10. Manages the collection and distribution of usage statistics.

11. Serves on the Scholarly Communication Team and participates in the promotion of scholarly communication issues on campus.

12. Works with Liaisons and other community administrators to recruit content and develop communities in the repository, and works with the Institutional Repository Team to develops tools to assist Liaisons in this effort.

13. Represents the University of Connecticut and DigitalCommons@UConn at regional and national forums relating to institutional repositories and scholarly communication issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

· A graduate degree in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

· Two years experience using technology to deliver digital content in an academic research library or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such an institution.

· Demonstrated broad knowledge of current digital reformatting and digital conversion trends including issues relating to the application of metadata to digital objects.

· Demonstrated knowledge of digital reformatting and digital conversion policies and technical procedures, including cost factors and productivity issues.

· Basic knowledge of copyright issues as they relate to digital reformatting and scholarly communication.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Evidence of excellent communication skills, including effective presentation and promotional abilities.

· Evidence of participation in professional development activities.

Preferred

· Working knowledge of a range of computing platforms, storage environments, and digital library metadata frameworks (such as METS, MIX, and PREMIS, as well as the OAIS model) and operational experience with any of the following tools: CONTENTdm, XTF, DAITSS, FEDORA, SHERPA/RoMEO.

· Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public service.

· Experience with photography and scanning in a library or archival environment sufficient to be fluently conversant with image capture and manipulation issues.

· Knowledge about scholarly communication issues and strong interest in pursuing the development of alternative publishing venues for faculty and students.

· Preservation experience in an academic research library or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such an institution.

· Experience with grant writing and fund procurement.