NDNP Project Manager: Digitization & Grants Lead

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama Libraries in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks an Assistant Professor to lead the NDNP Digitizing Alabama Newspapers Project. The grant-funded role manages daily operations, coordinates digitization with vendors, supervises student assistants, and develops regular project reports in alignment with NDNP standards.

The position offers a one-year contract with potential for renewal contingent on funding, and a salary range of $68,000 to $72,000 with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with digitization processes.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying metadata schemas (MARC, MODS, Dublin Core) and XML.
• Knowledge of microfilm to digital conversion processes and standards; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 70% Manage day-to-day NDNP project operations and workflow, including vendor coordination, QC, tracking, and metadata collection.
• Supervise project student assistants and coordinate work of other staff.
• 10% Develop and implement outreach, publicity, and project website maintenance; engage with Advisory Board and NDNP community.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Digitization processes

Metadata standards (MARC, MODS, Dublin

XML

Oral and written communication

Task prioritization & documentation

Vendor coordination & QA oversight

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

Basecamp or Trello

Job description

The University of Alabama Libraries in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks an Assistant Professor to lead the NDNP Digitizing Alabama Newspapers Project. The grant-funded role manages daily operations, coordinates digitization with vendors, supervises student assistants, and develops regular project reports in alignment with NDNP standards.

The position offers a one-year contract with potential for renewal contingent on funding, and a salary range of $68,000 to $72,000 with strong benefits.