The Yale University Library is recruiting a Head of Digital, Reformatting & Vendor Services (three-year term).
Here's an excerpt from the ad (STARS requisition number: 12617BR):
Under the direction of the Director, Preservation Department and Chief Preservation Officer, the Head of Digital, Reformatting & Vendor Services (DRVS) plans and directs the activities of DRVS, including, but not limited to: microfilming, scanning text and conversion of audio and visual materials; overseeing the monograph binding and mass deacidification operation; and is an integral and collaborative member of the Preservation Management Team (PMT). . . .
- Facilitates access and long-term preservation of materials for format conversion.
- Plans, manages, and oversees the planning and performing of format conversion activities.
- Sets format conversion priorities on the full range of library and archival materials, in conjunction with subject specialists/selectors and curators.
- Establishes vendor relations and negotiates contracts for the full range of format conversion activities, commercial binding, and mass deacidification contracts.
- Works in close collaboration with the Library’s information technology offices, Cataloging and Metadata Services, and members of the University’s Office of Digital Assets & Infrastructure (ODAI), in development of metadata, monitoring of digital preservation metadata trends, and the ongoing development and updating of technical specifications regarding digital information capture.
- Works with Preservation Management Team (PMT) members to provide information and recommendations to subject specialists/selectors and curators regarding preservation implications on the acquisition of fragile paper and multi-media items, commercial binding, and mass deacidification.
- Trains and supervises a team of support Clerical & Technical (C&T) staff, students, and interns.
- Manages the Digital Reformatting & Vendor Services (DRVS) budget.
| Digital Scholarship | Digital Scholarship Publications Overview | Reviews of Digital Scholarship Publications |
