Digital Lifecycle Program Librarian - Library Job at Code4Lib in Berkeley

Digital Lifecycle Program Librarian - Library

The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and user-oriented colleague as the Digital Lifecycle Program (DLP) Librarian. This role guides, manages, and coordinates the planning, designing, implementation, maintenance, and outreach of digital initiatives, including digital collections, platforms, preservation, and projects. The DLP Librarian develops strategies, policies, procedures, best practices, and system requirements to support digitized and born-digital collections, including long-term digital preservation, access, discovery, reuse, and management.

The DLP Librarian, as part of the Library IT Division, is a strong leader and partner for digital initiatives, coordinating and cultivating relationships with all libraries, divisions, and units within the UC Berkeley Library to support digital initiatives. The DLP Librarian will be a skilled project manager and effective communicator. The role is highly collaborative, working with staff throughout the Library to plan and manage projects.

Responsibilities

This position will:

1. Lead, enhance, assess, implement, and coordinate digital initiatives in their entire lifecycle from selection to digitization to digital preservation and everything in between including related digital services.
2. Lead planning and evaluation for new digital projects and collections with relevant stakeholders.
3. Monitor progress toward project milestones and coordinate with stakeholders of participating departments in the Library and the University to ensure timely progress toward completion, making necessary adjustments in keeping with the priorities of the digital lifecycle program.
4. Play a lead role, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, in developing and documenting policies and designing workflows that make digital initiatives a transparent and collaborative process.
5. Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of digital collection-related workflows and processes across departments, and lead cross-functional working groups.
6. Develop and implement policies and processes to describe, ingest, publish, manage, migrate, and preserve digitized and born-digital objects.
7. Work closely with the Head of Digitization Services on the planning and workflows related to digitizing collections in-house and/or with vendors/external partners.
8. Work closely with the Head of Library IT to improve and develop services to enhance and improve the digital projects lifecycle.
9. Stay up to date on developments in digital libraries, digital pedagogy, and digital preservation in order to effectively communicate their implications to library and campus stakeholders.
10. Seek out new opportunities for the Library with emphasis on innovation, digital developments, and new roles for academic libraries in digital pedagogy and curriculum.
11. Lead and/or participate in UC-wide and Library-level committees, task forces, and/or special projects.
12. Serve as a public and internal face for digital initiatives by representing the Library on internal and external committees, working groups, and other professional organizations as needed.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Advanced degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

1. Minimum three years of direct experience leading, managing, or coordinating digital initiatives (digitization projects, digital content management systems and/or web-based delivery of digital objects, digital preservation, etc.)
2. Minimum three years of direct experience with digital collection management or repository platforms or extensible services such as TIND DA, DSpace, Samvera-based platforms, Islandora, DigiTool, etc.

Preferred qualifications

1. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degree.
2. Experience being an effective project manager and coordinator who fosters an inclusive, efficient, and collegial workplace.
3. Knowledge of or experience with tools and technology standards typically used in digital library environments, especially for digital/digitized collections.
4. Knowledge of or experience with digital preservation standards, best practices and digital preservation repositories.
5. Knowledge of or experience with digital file formats.
6. Experience with web archiving and born-digital tools and processes.
7. Experience with metadata standards relevant to the management of digital objects (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, PREMIS, etc.).
8. Experience ensuring that digital content is accessible and usable.
9. Knowledge of audio and video formats, streaming, and platforms and applications.
10. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects involving many stakeholders simultaneously.
11. Knowledge of trends, issues, and resources in digital library systems, assessment, metadata, and outreach.
12. Knowledge of current and recent industry trends in digital library search, discovery, and delivery systems.
13. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs, complex projects, and services.
14. Experience or commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging through digital practice, scholarship, and service.
15. Experience coordinating individuals and groups in matrix reporting relationships.
16. Experience working in academic libraries or GLAM institutions.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

1. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service.

Job location
Berkeley, CA

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/5999761

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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