Digital Preservation Librarian

ELUNA Content Working Group; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Digital Preservation Librarian to spearhead the development of a cohesive digital preservation program. This role involves ensuring the long-term access and preservation of digital assets while collaborating with various library units and campus IT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital preservation workflows and a commitment to excellent library service. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of valuable digital collections and engage in meaningful work that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion within the academic community.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development Support

Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in libraries/archives with digital preservation expertise.
• Proficient in digital preservation technologies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital preservation programs and frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT and library units for effective digital asset management.

Skills

Digital Preservation Workflows

Data Stewardship

Library Service Excellence

Social Responsibility Awareness

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science

Archival Certification

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Tulane University Libraries at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA invites applications for the position of Digital Preservation Librarian. The Libraries consist of four physical locations across two campuses in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in North America. The Libraries serve Tulane’s nine schools and one undergraduate college with over 4.6 million books and physical items; 1.2 million eBooks; nearly 200,000 online journals; 900 databases; and distinctive collections that focus on the many facets of New Orleans’s music, history, and culture, including early jazz; regional history; literary culture; carnival; food and drink; and the architecture of the city and Gulf South region. The Libraries host Tulane University Digital Collections, which include a digital library, electronic theses and dissertations, an exhibits platform, open access journals, and more. Tulane’s Latin American Library (LAL) holds one of the most impressive collections in the world of materials on the history and culture of Central and South America and the Caribbean. Matas Library of the Health Sciences in downtown New Orleans serves students and faculty in the Schools of Medicine and of Public Health and Tropical Medicine as well as the Tulane National Primate Center in Covington, LA. For more information about the Libraries visit here.

Tulane University is an AAU/Carnegie Research Institution located in beautiful uptown New Orleans where it borders the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line and Audubon Park. For more information about Tulane University visit here.

Position Summary:

The Digital Preservation Librarian leads the development of the cohesive digital preservation program ensuring the long-term access and preservation of digital assets under Tulane University Libraries’(TUL) stewardship. In collaboration with other library units, the Digital Preservation Librarian maintains and updates TUL Digital Preservation Framework, policies and practices appropriate for the long-term management and preservation of TUL’s digital assets both digitized and born-digital. The position also works closely with campus Information Technology to ensure long-term storage availability and with students and faculty with respect to data stewardship, and digital preservation issues. The Digital Preservation Librarian will bring a proactive awareness of social responsibility, historical institutional biases, and ethics of digital preservation. The Digital Preservation Librarian will have a strong commitment to providing excellent library service. The position reports to the Head of Digital Scholarship.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science, archival certification, or a master’s or doctoral degree in another relevant field combined with at least three years in libraries and/or archives, with experience in digital preservation workflows, technologies, and policy appropriate experience in an academic library.

Salary Range:

$65,000 – $70,000. Benefits include relocation assistance, tuition assistance, support for professional development and travel, and competitive health insurance and retirement contributions. For more details visit here.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

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To Apply:

To apply for this position please visit here. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and the names with full contact information of at least three professional references. Two of the three references must have supervised your work. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.