Digital Collection Librarian jobs in Westfield, MA
Digital Collection Librarian maintains a library's digital collection of books, serials, documents, audiovisuals, or other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating, obtaining and using materials. Trains others in the creation or preservation of digital resources and the use of the library's digital system(s). Being a Digital Collection Librarian is responsible for the library's open source projects and procures licenses for digital content. Interacts with IT staff in selecting/developing, implementing and maintaining the library's technical infrastructure. Additionally, Digital Collection Librarian requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school in a related field. Typically reports to a director. The Digital Collection Librarian manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Digital Collection Librarian typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Digital Stewardship Librarian
- Amherst College
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Amherst, MA
FULL_TIME
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Digital Stewardship Librarian
Amherst Campus
Full Time
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Digital Stewardship Librarian position. The Digital Stewardship Librarian is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $62,776 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
As part of a collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team, the Digital Stewardship Librarian coordinates the planning and implementation of digital preservation strategies, digital records management, and research data support for the library and the college. Works with colleagues in IT and the library to develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows for data management and preservation that are consistent with best practices in the profession. Works with colleagues in Archives & Special Collections and across the college to facilitate digital records transfer to the Archives. Consults with departments and faculty on best practices for managing research data.
This position is eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule. Note that remote workers at Amherst College must reside in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Digital Preservation and Digital Records Management- Along with colleagues in the Digital Initiatives & Web Services department and across the library, is 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.
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies for preservation of born-digital, digitized, and licensed digital content across library collections, including digital assets in ACDC (Amherst College Digital Collections).
- Collaboratively develops and implements policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies for transferring digital records from College departments to the Archives.
- In collaboration with Collection Management, creates and manages preservation metadata for preserved digital content.
- Collaborates with colleagues in administrative departments across the College to ensure smooth transfer of digital records and advise on best practices for data management.
- Collaborates with colleagues in IT to integrate efforts to manage and preserve digital content of enduring value throughout the digital curation lifecycle.
- Works across diverse stakeholders at the college to advocate for, provide expertise for, and advance practices that support digital preservation and reliable records management at the college.
- Identifies and implements technological solutions to streamline or otherwise improve digital-asset transfer, management, and preservation workflows and activities.
- Creates and maintains documentation.
- Participates in and stays abreast of developments in digital preservation and digital records management.
- In consultation with Archives & Special Collections, manages the Library's web archiving program.
- Actively participates in strategic planning and setting direction for Digital Initiatives.
Research Data and Scholarly Communications- Participates in the library's Scholarly Communications committee, which acts as a source of informed guidance for faculty, students, and staff on the use, development, and dissemination of scholarly work and research data; and develops and manages outreach materials and programs to educate the college community about scholarly communication and open access.
- In collaboration with Research & Instruction, particularly the Science Librarian, acts as a resource for the campus community on open access, managing research data, and scholarly communication.
Qualifications:
Required- Master of Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent.
- 0-1 year of related experience.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with proven success in independently prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines.
- Commitment to working closely and collaboratively across organizational boundaries, with diverse colleagues which here includes undergraduates, faculty, staff, and college administrators.
- Curiosity about and openness to learning new standards and emerging technologies.
- Ability to teach complicated concepts to other people in an understandable and accessible manner.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to advocate for the library to a variety of constituents; proven success in communicating with technical and non-technical individuals.
- Experience managing projects, ideally those that involve working collaboratively across groups or departments.
- Competence and sensitivity in working at a college in which students are broadly diverse with regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
Preferred
If you're not familiar with any or all of these, please submit your application anyway.- Knowledge of digital preservation standards and principles as demonstrated through coursework, professional development, or work experience.
- Knowledge of the research data lifecycle as demonstrated through coursework, professional development, or work experience.
- Experience developing policies and procedures in a digital library environment.
- Experience with archival principles and managing records in an archival context.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for.
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. - Along with colleagues in the Digital Initiatives & Web Services department and across the library, is 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.
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Librarian
- Ware Junior Senior High School
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Ware, MA
FULL_TIME
- Ware Junior Senior High School is looking for an exceptional librarian who is qualified and enthusiastic to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. - Candidate must have MA Department o...
- 7 Days Ago
Librarian (2024-2025)
- Springfield Public Schools
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Springfield, MA
OTHER
- Librarian (2024-2025) DUTIES: 1.Be directly responsible to the Principals.2.Operates and supervises the school library.3.Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials.4.Assists teachers i...
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Librarian (2024-2025)
- Springfield Public Schools MA
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Springfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Librarian (2024-2025) DUTIES: 1.Be directly responsible to the Principals. 2.Operates and supervises the school library. 3.Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials. 4.Assists teacher...
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Librarian/Archivist
- Holyoke Community College
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Holyoke, MA
FULL_TIME
- In the librarian role (75%), in conjunction with other professional librarians, provides reference services and information literacy instruction. Participates in department assessment activities, coll...
- 8 Days Ago
Law Librarian
- Sheriff's Dept Hampshire
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Northampton, MA
PART_TIME
- General Statement of Duties A person trained as a Paralegal whose responsibilities will be to monitor the collection of legal materials and to assist inmates at the Hampshire County Jail and House of ...
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- Arizona College
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Data Steward
- LaSalle Network
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Deerfield, MA
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- Bertera Subaru of Hartford
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Hartford, CT
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Senior Aircraft Mechanic (Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance)
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West Springfield, MA
- Senior Aircraft Mechanic (Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance)in GAC Westfield Unique Skills: $6,500 Signing Bonus & E...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Westfield, MA
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Store Driver
- Advanceautoparts
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Holyoke, MA
- Location: Location: Store Driver in Holyoke, MA at Advance Auto Parts **Location:** 447 South Street **Career Descriptio...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Inside Sales and CS Specialist
- TigerPress
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East Longmeadow, MA
- TigerPress is searching for an inside salesperson, who will specialize in selling Swags/Promo Items. We have a team of 1...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Aircraft Mechanic (Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance)
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
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Westfield, MA
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About Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield is located at 42°7′46″N 72°44′46″W / 42.12944°N 72.74611°W / 42.12944; -72.74611 (42.129492, −72.745986). It is bordered on the north by Southampton, on the northeast by Holyoke, on the east by West Springfield, on the southeast by Agawam, on the south by Southwick, on the southwest by Granville, on the west by Russell, and on the northwest by Montgomery. Westfield is split into the "South Side" and the "North Side" by the Westfield River, and the northwestern section of town is known as Wyben.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 square ...
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Income Estimation for Digital Collection Librarian jobs
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