Details
Posted: 11-May-22
Location: Clayton, Missouri
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Head of Preservation, Digitization & Exhibitions in the Special Collections Division, the Digital Preservation Specialist develops and coordinates preservation workflows, procedures and policies for Washington University Libraries' digital collections and assets. The incumbent will work as part of the Special Collection Division and collaborate with stakeholders across the Libraries and campus community to develop programmatic and sustainable policies and workflows to address digital curation and long-term digital preservation needs.
Job Description
May be exposed to dust and mold; must be able to travel to on and off campus locations; occasional travel required.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops, documents, implements and oversees preservation workflows, procedures and policies for Washington University Libraries' digital assets, both digitized and born-digital.
- Participates in the administration and development of the University Libraries' technology infrastructure for digital preservation, in collaboration with Library Technology Services, WUIT, and related campus units for technology services.
- Collaborates with Special Collections, Data Services, Digital Library and other key Libraries' staff to ensure creation and maintenance of University Libraries digital assets according to current preservation practices.
- Provides consultation services to Washington University faculty, students and staff to promote education on preserving digital material and retrieving information from legacy media formats.
- Participates as part of the professional community to stay up to date on new programs, standards, and developments within the rapidly-growing digital library field. This includes pursuing continuing education and certification to remain current with the community of practice for digital preservation, as well as being a leader within the broader fields of preservation and digital libraries. Shares these developments with the University Libraries' staff through periodic alerts, summaries, reports and revisions to policies and procedures. Participates in library-wide and university-wide activities, committees, special projects and programs, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience with implementation and use of digital tools, methods, and approaches utilized in digital preservation.
- Experience working effectively with and collaboratively with peers, donors, collectors and scholars.
- Experience with digital asset management systems, file systems, object stores, and storage technologies.
- Experience with digital preservation systems and tools such as Archivematica, Preservica, BitCurator, ePADD, and Archive-It.
- Experience with application and implementation of standards-based non-MARC metadata (e.g. Dublin Core, METS, PREMIS), and ability to investigate and learn new metadata standards as required.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with repository software and platforms (e.g., Islandora, Samvera, DSpace, Invenio)
- Demonstrated experience with project management, especially in managing multiple and simultaneous projects
- Familiarity with document processing tools and languages, such as JSON, XML and XSLT
- Familiarity with database design and management
- Demonstrated ability to establish or refine operational workflows across multiple business units
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience with implementation and use of digital tools, methods, and approaches utilized in digital preservation.
- Experience working effectively with and collaboratively with peers, donors, collectors and scholars.
- Experience with digital asset management systems, file systems, object stores, and storage technologies.
- Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment, and to communicate well with IT and non-IT staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills and effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments and projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and instruct others in their uses.
Required Qualifications
Masterâ™s degree in library and information science, an advanced graduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combined amount of education and experience.
Grade
G12
Salary Range
$53,900.00 - $92,200.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individualâ™s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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