Digitization Lab Coordinator

Working as a member of the University Libraries Digital Strategies and Innovation (DSI) division the Digitization Lab Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Director of Digital Collections and Digitization. The Digitization Lab Coordinator oversees and coordinates the operations of the Digitization Lab to digitize historical and primary source materials for digital preservation and access and for the digital collections that enhance access to the Libraries special research collections.

The Digitization Lab Coordinator is responsible for all daily lab operations workflows and activities to convert to digital formats a wide range of paper-based materials from the special research collections. This position directs and reports on production for concurrent projects including execution of digitization plans overseeing quality assurance for all operations monitoring project progress and ensuring standards and best practices are followed. This position selects supervises schedules trains and evaluates performance of lab employees; monitors and approves time worked; and coordinates personnel and payroll issues. This position responds to internal and external digitization inquiries and requests; provides digitization consultations for Libraries units and others; provides technical expertise in all aspects of lab operations; and monitors and approves documentation equipment and supplies in consultation with the Director of Digital Collections and Digitization. The Digitization Lab Coordinator advises the director on production estimates for requests and projects; and works with the director to set production goals; develop or improve procedures and workflows; and identify and test equipment and software to increase the Labs efficiency and capabilities to address current and new needs.

As a member of the administrative coordinator classification this position will participate in library services directly related to their domain of expertise such as day-to-day responsibility for organizing and coordinating specialized functions; answering questions providing information and handling complaints for internal and external customers; updating procedures for a more efficient operation when necessary; establishing and maintaining filing systems including confidential documents; assisting with design and selection of departmental software; selection supervision training and performance evaluation of assigned staff; preparing staff and student employee schedules and monitoring and approving time worked; coordinating departmental personnel and payroll issues; planning and coordinating special projects; collecting and disseminating information for internal and external customers; and performing various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• List of 3 Professional References.

Best consideration date for applications is 11/21/25.

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED. AND:

• 12 months office clerical or administrative experience.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a respectful way.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with people at varying technological skill levels.
• Experience with digitization of fragile materials.
• Experience with office management project management and/or employee training.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to execute highly detail-oriented tasks analyze needs and develop action plans.
• Current technology skills including Microsoft Office 365 (Word Outlook Excel SharePoint) and familiarity with Mac OS and Windows.
• Ability to readily learn and use new technology and software.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs priorities deadlines and busy periods.

Certification: None

Supervision:

• Temporary staff positions Graduate Research Assistant Student employees

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Requires stooping reaching standing lifting grasping gentle handling of fragile materials and close visual acuity.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Experience with digitization of rare books archival documents and/or maps.
• Experience with Adobe Lightroom.
• Some photography experience.
• Some experience with metadata for digital content.
• Conceptual understanding of digital repositories databases and/or digital asset management systems.
• Basic knowledge of copyright and fair use as it relates to digitization.

Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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