Digitization Services and Digital Projects Coordinator

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Libraries’ Thompson Special Collections (comprising the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library, Lawrence & Lee Theatre Research Institute, and the Hilandar Research Library) program collects, preserves, and promotes the use of distinctive and interdisciplinary collections, unique resources and primary research materials. The Digitization Services and Digital Projects Coordinator manages both the day-to-day digitization and reformatting of collections materials to meet patron-driven demand in support of teaching, research, and outreach, as well as longer-term strategic digitization projects in partnership with Thompson Special Collections curatorial initiatives and in collaboration with other Libraries units, such as Preservation and Conservation, Digitization, and Metadata Initiatives. The Digitization Services and Digital Projects Coordinator is responsible for managing and triaging patron-driven reformatting requests including consulting and working with departmental curators and external partners to develop and oversee digitization/reformatting projects that support the Libraries’ commitment to collections access, use, and preservation. Works with Libraries colleagues across divisions to develop and maintain collaborative workflows related to digital accessibility management, metadata creation, and off-site digitization/reformatting of collection materials. Develops and compiles statistical metrics for ongoing assessment of Thompson Special Collections’ digitization and reformatting program. Coordinates the transportation of collection materials for off-site reformatting and conservation. Collaborates with other Libraries departments (such as Preservation/Conservation, Digitization, IT, Inter-Library Loan, and Metadata Initiatives) to facilitate digital access, preservation, and presentation of Thompson Special Collections’ materials to users of all types. University Libraries’ faculty and staff embrace Ohio State’s Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all that we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the Special Collections and Area Studies unit. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience working with digital projects and reformatting, preferably within an academic library and/or special collections setting
• Knowledge of current and best practices in digitization and reformatting and metadata creation and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous demands
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with standard office-related tools and technology, such as MS Office, as well as equipment supporting collections reformatting (such as book scanners and digital cameras)

Nice To Haves

• 4-8 years of experience working with special collections/archival resources reformatting and digital preservation
• Appropriate advanced degree in digitization/reformatting, the digital humanities, library science and/or in a field related to the wide scope of subject and linguistic coverage in Thompson Special Collections
• Knowledge of trends and current best practices in digitization, reformatting, and metadata creation and revision
• Knowledge of digital collections conservation and preservation best practices

Responsibilities

• Manages both the day-to-day digitization and reformatting of collections materials to meet patron-driven demand in support of teaching, research, and outreach
• Manages longer-term strategic digitization projects in partnership with Thompson Special Collections curatorial initiatives and in collaboration with other Libraries units, such as Preservation and Conservation, Digitization, and Metadata Initiatives
• Managing and triaging patron-driven reformatting requests including consulting and working with departmental curators and external partners to develop and oversee digitization/reformatting projects that support the Libraries’ commitment to collections access, use, and preservation
• Works with Libraries colleagues across divisions to develop and maintain collaborative workflows related to digital accessibility management, metadata creation, and off-site digitization/reformatting of collection materials
• Develops and compiles statistical metrics for ongoing assessment of Thompson Special Collections’ digitization and reformatting program
• Coordinates the transportation of collection materials for off-site reformatting and conservation
• Collaborates with other Libraries departments (such as Preservation/Conservation, Digitization, IT, Inter-Library Loan, and Metadata Initiatives) to facilitate digital access, preservation, and presentation of Thompson Special Collections’ materials to users of all types
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your unique needs.
• Ohio State’s total rewards package includes benefits that support employees’ health, finances, work-life balance, and education.
• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level