Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites
applications for a full-time continuing position as Director, Digital
Preservation, at the rank of Associate Librarian to facilitate long-term
preservation of digitized and born-digital materials. The anticipated start
date November 1, 2020.
Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) is a leader in the development of
innovative information resources and services, locally, nationally and
internationally. In a converged environment, it successfully incorporates the
resources and services of libraries, institutional and research archives, rare
books and special collections, art galleries, and a university press to provide
outstanding support for scholarship, learning, and the creation of knowledge.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Technology, Discovery and
Digital Services, the Director, Digital Preservation will play a central role
in managing a digital preservation program and is responsible for creating and
maintaining policies, procedures, workflows, and strategies related to digital
preservation projects and practices. The incumbent will facilitate access and
long-term preservation to digitized and born-digital materials, work with
stakeholders across LCR and the University to assess, develop and enhance
preservation services, and optimize workflows.
As an academic staff position, appropriate participation and involvement in
scholarship, teaching and service is expected.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the development, documentation, implementation and maintenance of policies
and standards for digital preservation including: digital preservation plan,
digital preservation policy, workflows and documentation, and archival storage
plan
Work with subject experts on campus and in LCR specifically to identify and
develop strategic projects for preservation
With Library Technology, support the implementation of appropriate storage
strategy and environments for preservation and access and monitor preservation
storage environments.
Administer the digital preservation management system
Create training materials and train staff on preservation system usage
With the Digital Metadata Librarian and the Electronic Records Archivist,
implement and manage the metadata model and vocabularies for digital
preservation
Lead the working group on digital preservation
Advocate for the digital preservation program within LCR and with the
University at large
Provide education and outreach to LCR units about the value of and need for
digital preservation practice throughout an asset’s lifecycle
Advise and assist faculty, researchers and students on projects that require
digital preservation strategies
Participate in local, regional and national digital preservation initiatives
and projects.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited master’s degree or a Masters in Archival Studies or equivalent
combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
At least 5 years in an increasingly responsible position in the management,
digitization, and preservation of archival materials, born digital and
digitized.
Experience with the practical application of the Open Archival Information
System (OAIS) reference model.
Familiarity with the operation of digital preservation repository systems
Experience with XML, including schemas used in preservation such as METS and
PREMIS.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
Experience and comfort working in groups.
Demonstrated affinity for technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to think independently and work collaboratively within and across
organizational boundaries in order to achieve shared goals.
Familiarity with systems commonly used for archives information management
workflows,
Position will commensurate with qualifications and experience, at the rank of
Associate Librarian. The salary range for the rank of Associate Librarian is
$71,084 to $99,679 per annum. The University of Calgary’s comprehensive
benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of
health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental,
life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income
planning. For salary and benefits information, please refer to:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/files/hr/tucfa_schedule_a.pdf
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