Collections Digitization Librarian

Certifiedarchivists; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A higher education institution in Lafayette seeks a Collections Digitization Librarian to manage digitization labs and projects. The role focuses on advancing academic mission through effective project management and fostering Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion. Candidates with a Master's degree in Library Science and experience in digital asset management are encouraged to apply. Salary range is between $66,000 and $75,000.

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic professional with experience in digitization projects.
• Proficiency in project management and digital asset management.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage digitization labs and equipment within the libraries.
• Oversee outsourcing and quality control of digitization projects.
• Develop digital collections to support curriculum and research.

Skills

Project management

Research skills

Digital asset management

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

Scanning equipment

Photography equipment

Job description

Institution/Company Organization Type - Academic
Position Title - Collections Digitization Librarian
Position Type - Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits - Yes
Salary Range $66,000-$75,000

Is ACA Certification required or preferred? - Preferred
Able to apply if a provisional CA or agree to take CA exam within 1 year of hire - Yes

Lafayette College seeks a creative, energetic professional to advance the academic mission and the strategic priorities of the College through the project management and execution of digitization initiatives for purposes of research, teaching, preservation, and access. The position sits in the Department of Digital Scholarship at Lafayette College Libraries. It manages digitization labs, including scanning and photography equipment within the libraries; oversees outsourcing and quality control of select digitization projects; and contributes to the development of disciplinary digital collections to support the curriculum and research, including image production, using and displaying digital assets, and consultation on best practices for development and use of digital resources.

Lafayette is deeply committed to creating a diverse community; one that is inclusive, responsive, and supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. The libraries reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.