Vacancy for Digital Preservation Librarian, Libraries and Cultural Resources at University of C[...]

Digital Preservation Coalition; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary seeks a Digital Preservation Librarian to oversee digital preservation initiatives. This full-time, tenure-track position requires developing policies and collaborating with faculty to enhance long-term access to digital materials. The role is aimed at those with expertise in digital preservation and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital preservation strategies and frameworks is essential.
• Strong management skills for overseeing digital preservation programs.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders for project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital preservation programs and maintain workflows.
• Create and enhance policies and procedures for digital preservation.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders to optimize preservation services.

Skills

Digital Preservation

Policy Development

Collaboration

Workflow Optimization

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Librarian, Libraries and Cultural Resources at University of Calgary

Application deadline: 1 April 2025

Position: Full-Time

Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Digital Preservation Librarian, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The role involves facilitating long-term preservation of digitized and born-digital materials. This is a tenure-track appointment with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025.

Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) is a leader in developing innovative information resources and services locally, nationally, and internationally. It integrates resources and services of libraries, archives, rare books and special collections, art galleries, and a university press to support scholarship, learning, and knowledge creation.

Reporting to the Acting Associate University Librarian, Collections, Content Services & Research Support, via the Director, Digital Services, the Digital Preservation Librarian will manage digital preservation programs. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies for digital preservation projects. The incumbent will facilitate access and long-term preservation of digitized and born-digital materials, collaborate with stakeholders across LCR and the university to assess and enhance preservation services, and optimize workflows.

This is an academic staff position, and participation in scholarship, teaching, and service is expected.