Digital Collections Librarian - Digitization & Preservation

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University Libraries seeks a collaborative Digital Collections Librarian to lead its digital collections program, focusing on digitized and born-digital special collections and preservation.

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections & Archives, you will develop sustainable lifecycle practices and work with colleagues, patrons, and community partners to advance teaching, research, and public engagement.

Qualifications

• MLIS or equivalent degree completed by appointment date.
• Experience with digital collections, digitization, metadata, or preservation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across units and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, documentation, and assessment of digitized and born-digital collections projects.
• Develop sustainable workflows for selection, digitization, preservation, and access.
• Establish policies for born-digital materials, web archives, and long-term access.
• Assess preservation risks and collaborate on infrastructure, security, and service improvements.
• Supervise student employees, interns, and project participants.

Skills

Digital collections

Metadata

Digital preservation

Digitization workflows

Born-digital materials

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution (or international equivalent)

Job description

Miami University Libraries seeks a collaborative Digital Collections Librarian to lead its digital collections program, focusing on digitized and born-digital special collections and preservation.

Reporting to the Head of Special Collections & Archives, you will develop sustainable lifecycle practices and work with colleagues, patrons, and community partners to advance teaching, research, and public engagement.