Digital Preservation Librarian
Digital Preservation Librarian
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Job Description
Position Title:
Digital Preservation LibrarianJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience with digital preservation standards and principles in one or more of the following specializations: digital archives digital preservation and/or digital asset managementExperience in or familiarity with archival technologies and tools related to preserving and enabling access to borndigital and reformatted digital collections (e.g. ArchiveIt BitCurator checksum tools DuraCloud ePADD ImageMagick JHOVE/2 Archivematica Libnova etc)
Project management experience
Demonstrated ability to teach complicated concepts in an accessible manner
Job Description:
Summary
The Digital Preservation Librarian is part of a department of specialists dedicated to maintaining and supporting longterm access to our collections and supporting ongoing reformatting and conservation work. As part of this collaborative and dynamic team the Digital Preservation Librarian coordinates the planning and implementation of digital preservation strategies to conduct effective digital records management and collections care. They will have the opportunity to develop and refine policies procedures and workflows for collection management and preservation and influence the ongoing implementation of our digital preservation platform Libnova. They will serve in collaborative groups across several departments and will bring curiosity about and openness to learning new standards approaches and emerging technologies.
The Digital Preservation Librarian will:
Along with colleagues in other departments be part of a team charged with envisioning planning and implementing services that support the preservation of digital library materials and are consistent with best practices in the profession.
Participate in developing and implementing policies procedures workflows and strategies for preserving borndigital reformatted/digitized and licensed digital content across library collections including digital assets in the librarys digital repositories.
Collaboratively develop and implement policies procedures workflows and strategies for transferring digital records to the University Archives.
Act as a resource for the campus community on digital preservation best practices and records management.
Act as a point of contact for vendors/services related to digital preservation.
The library is committed to supporting all librarians through training and professional development opportunities to foster success and growth in their work. The Digital Preservation Librarian will be supported in the pursuit of continued learning relevant to their position and encouraged to share their skills with their colleagues at ISU and beyond.
Level Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
February 28 2025Posting Close Date:
March 30 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16476Employment Type
Full-Time
