Digital Resources Library Technician (25-13) - University Libraries

Code4lib; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Digital Resources Library Technician (25-13) - University Libraries

Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's University Libraries invites applicants for the position of Digital Resources Technician.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance; along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The mission of the University Libraries is to empower intellectual exploration through building connections, collections, and community. As an active partner in the University’s academic programs, the libraries are a major contributor to WCU’s core mission of student success.

Reporting to the Resource Services Manager, the Digital Resources Technician is a key contributor working across library units to support digital collections. This position assists with asset and metadata management, platform functionality, maintenance, and troubleshooting; helps with general resource services work; and trains and supervises student employees.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in digital library systems and services including digital asset production, description, access, and preservation; experience training and supervising student employees; and the ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively while contributing to a positive and professional work environment and diverse campus community.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the creation of descriptive, technical, structural, and administrative metadata, and the ingestion of digital objects into the University Libraries digital collections systems.
• Follow UL guidelines for digitization projects, collection processing, and overall digital library management.
• Utilize UL collections policies for the preservation of born-digital, digitized, and other digital content across UL digital collections systems.
• Act as a service contact for equipment, tools, and software for the maintenance of digital collections.
• Maintain administrative account information for digital collections vendors.
• Serve as the digital collection's representative as a member of the Library Systems Team.
• In conjunction with the Resource Services unit, create and maintain procedural documentation for digitization operations, output, projects, and processes.
• Complete special project work as assigned including record enhancement, clean up, or reclassification.
• Train and supervise student employees.
• Participate in University Libraries committees, teams, and working groups.
• Participate in annual reporting by collecting and sharing statistical and other data as instructed.
• Participate in professional development to maintain knowledge of relevant library standards, best practices, and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of library-clerical work including two years of advanced library clerical work comparable to the Library Assistant II, and graduation from high school OR
• Two years of advanced library clerical work, and an associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science OR
• Bachelor's degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of library techniques, procedures, and working tools used in accessing, cataloging, circulating; and maintaining library materials.
• Skill in the application of the techniques and procedures used in cataloging.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in bibliography preparation and the use of library research materials.
• Ability to apply library methods and principles in circulation and providing reader services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library personnel and the public.
• Knowledge of reader comprehension and interest levels of library patrons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in digital asset management software such as CONTENTdm and Digital Commons.
• Demonstrated experience in digital asset metadata management and taxonomy using standards such as DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, and Dublin Core.
• Experience and technical proficiency as a service contact for digital collections equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of digital collections policies, safe handling, and preservation in line with FADGI digitization guidelines.
• Experience supervising and training student employees.

Special Instructions
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Applications allow for cover letter, resume, and three professional references. (All required for consideration).

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.