Knowledge of metadata standards and principles and standards of digitization.Knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles.Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, the ability to work with a variety of people.Flexibility and willingness to shift priorities according to current needs.Preferred Qualifications- Interest in American history, public humanities, and/or citizenship education.
- Experience with and a solid understanding of digitization and/or microfilm conversion projects, including microfilm inspection and assessment for digitization.
- Experience with standards-based metadata schemas (non-MARC and MARC) and principles governing standards in digital libraries.
- Familiarity with METS/ALTO XML.
- National Digital Newspaper Program prior experience.
- MLIS or MA in History or related fields.
Department Contact for Recruitment InquiriesNoah Skogerboe
Department Contact Phone NumberContact via email
Department Contact for Cover Letter and TitleNoah Skogerboe, Digital Media Librarian, Strategy and Management
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Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?Not an essential function
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This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
This position is a term position, lasting until April 28, 2028.
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https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policyQuick Linkhttps://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87661DescriptionCoordinates project workflows, including selection, microfilm inventory, metadata collation, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control and quality control. Employs standard project management methods to establish priorities, set deadlines, and ensure deadlines are met. Analyze project workflow for optimum function and efficiency, and resolve problems as they arise.
Percentage Of Time30%
DescriptionEvaluates newspaper microfilm quality and suitability for digitization, and performs quality review of all assets and related activities for digitizing historic newspapers.
Percentage Of Time30%
DescriptionCreates and maintains project documentation, maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, and prepares project reports.
Percentage Of Time10%
DescriptionWorks with vendors to ensure quality microfilm duplication and deliverables for digital assets, and to negotiate budgetary issues.
Percentage Of Time10%
DescriptionWorks with project personnel, Advisory Board members, the Library of Congress, and partners at University of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire State Library, and the New Hampshire Historical Society to develop the NHDNP.
Percentage Of Time10%
DescriptionOversees all outreach activities, including development of the project website, social media engagement, responding to public, professional, and scholarly inquiries regarding the project, and giving presentations.
Percentage Of Time10%
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.