University of Pennsylvania Libraries , Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number 091127620
School Name University Library (50)
Org University Library (5000)
Job Open Date 11-10-2009
Salary Grade 025
Job Family N-Museum/Library/Archival
Employment Type Exempt
Hours 35
Position Type Full Time
Position Schedule 9-5
Months 12
Duties: The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is currently engaged in three major digitization projects these include the Daily Pennsylvanian (1885 to the present), AMAR (Ancient Mesopotamian Archaeological Reports) and KDOD (Kirtas Digitize on Demand ) project. Of the three the Daily Pennsylvanian is the largest and most complex of the three. Each of these projects is based in the Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image which is organizationally part of the Library's Rare Book and Manuscript Library. In the case of the AMAR project, the Digital Project Coordinator (DPC) will manage the scanning of 500 archaeological reports for which SCETI is under contract with Stony Brook University and represents holdings in multiple institutions including the University of Pennsylvania's Museum Library, the University of Chicago and the Oriental Institute (Chicago). Reporting to the Director, Rare Books & Manuscripts Library, the DPC will be responsible for the daily oversight, management and operations of the three projects. Utilizing a small team of scanning technicians and related library staff, the DPC will manage workflow and assure that content is digitized according to project specifications and in a timely fashion. The DPC will also be responsible for preparing monthly reports and working with coordinating libraries or institutions. This is one year full time position with the possibility of extension. The DPC will work in close collaboration with the SCETI Project Coordinator and Scanning Supervisor.
Qualifications
= Master's degree from an ALA-accredited information and library science program or its equivalent in theory and practice.
= Preferred experience working in an academic library or special collections library with an emphasis on digital library work.
= Familiarity with MS Windows, MS Office and Adobe Photoshop and asset.
= Demonstrated capability and proficiency with personal computers and software, the Internet and library-relevant information technology.
= Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Position contingent upon funding.
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