Overview:
The University of Waterloo Libraries seeks a Library Associate, Digitization and Digital Preservation to join Special Collections & Archives. Reporting to the Head, Special Collections & Archives, the Library Associate works closely with SCA staff to digitize rare and unique analogue archival materials. The Library Associate works with an external vendor to manage the workflow of digitizing audio visual materials and is responsible for processing digital assets into a digital preservation system. This position monitors digital assets to ensure data integrity and accuracy. The Library Associate, Digitization and Digital Preservation contributes to departmental metadata reviews and clean-up work across a range of platforms.
The work location for this position is the Dana Porter Library in Waterloo.
Responsibilities:
For a full job description see: Library Associate, Digitization and Digital Preservation (PDF)
Qualifications:
- Library and Information Technician Diploma or Archival Technician Diploma, or combination of relevant work experience and education
- Demonstrated experience with digitizing primary source materials
- Demonstrated experience using scanning hardware and image editing software for digitizing rare and unique materials
- Demonstrated experience with digital preservation systems (e.g. Archivematica)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on projects
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of digitization practices and approaches
- Knowledge of digital preservation best practices
- Knowledge of digital preservation concepts
- Ability to manage time and projects in a varying paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision, carrying out assignments independently
- A strong commitment to high quality service
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with database applications to be used for describing archival materials, searching and retrieval of results (e.g. InMagic and AtoM)
Assets:
- Experience working in a Library or Archives setting
- Familiarity with platforms such as Omeka and Drupal used for online display of images and digital exhibits
Additional information:
We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Nick Richbell, Head, Special Collections & Archives, to learn more about this exciting position. Nick may be reached at +1-519-888-4567 ext. 42445 or by email at nick.richbell@uwaterloo.ca.
To apply:
To apply go to external opportunities at Careers at Waterloo.
Deadline for applications:
For assured consideration, applications should be received by December 10, 2021.
Employment equity: The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We invite applications from all interested applicants. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.
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