Posting Details Position Information Position Title Coordinator, Digital Lab – Library Work Location Springfield Campus Department Library HR Home Department 020900 LIBRARY Pay Grade 44 Proposed Salary $45,073 Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The digitization lab of the Missouri State University Libraries leads and coordinates the digitization of content (including three-dimensional content) owned by the MSU Libraries, or loaned to it specifically for the purpose of digitization, preservation, and user access. This position leads and manages all facets of the digitization lab, including but not limited to budgets, personnel, equipment, software, processes, metadata, archiving, inter-organizational collaboration, promotion, and donor relations. Collaborate with other units and individuals at the MSU Libraries, at MSU , in the region, the state, and elsewhere to identify and solidify digitization initiatives and projects.Description of Primary Duties
Oversees digitization Lab including operating and maintaining the digitization lab, ensuring it meets professional standards and safety protocols, as well as managing the equipment, software and other lab resources.
This position heads up the digital projects area, including leading the development and implementation of digitization workflows and processes as part of a comprehensive reformatting program that includes campus, community, state, and regional partnerships, vended services, as well as extensive in-house digitization.
Coordinate lab projects with the Library management team to establish priorities for the projects, with achievable deadlines for specific projects.
Confers and collaborates with others within the MSU Libraries, across the University, and throughout the region to identify materials suitable for a digitization project.
Coordinates with others to make informed decisions about when to outsource certain digitization projects, or facets of specific digitization projects.
Ensures the quality and accuracy of digitized content, adhering to best practices and standards by using specific methods to ensure that digitized content is acceptable, and useful to users of digitized content.
Coordinates and advises donors, potential donors, and intermediary individuals and organizations to identify collections suitable for digitization.
Identifies and pursues, when appropriate, external funding (grants, gifts, etc.) for digitization projects.
Collaborate with other units and individuals at the MSU Libraries, at MSU , in the region, the state, and elsewhere to identify and solidify digitization initiatives and projects.
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Resource Management and Discovery.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree in Library Science, Computer Science, Media and Film, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.Experience: A minimum of two years of experience with the digitization process and necessary equipment is required. A documented proficiency in relevant software and technology, including three-dimensional scanning, knowledge of metadata standards and cataloging principles, knowledge of various file types and file management best practices is requiredSkills: Familiarity with cataloging, various computer applications, and establishing metadata descriptions required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Experience in outreach activities and supervisory experience are preferred. Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and management skills are also required.#LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5209.htm Open Date 01/24/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is February 14, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.Official transcripts required at time of hire.EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20240004FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/72800 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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