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Director, Digital Preservation, Libraries and Cultural Resources
Job ID: 22031
Updated: January 13, 2021
Location: Main Campus
Position Description
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 April 1, 2021.
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 3 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
Application Procedure
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the
Apply Now link. Please submit a letter of application addressing background and
experience relevant to the position, a current curriculum vitae and the contact
information for three professional references, in one PDF.
Consideration of applications will begin after February 17, 2021 and will
continue until the position is filled.
For further information, please contact:
Susan Powelson,
Associate University Librarian
Libraries and Cultural Resources University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
[email protected]
Business and Work Location: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy
in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a
rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports
Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive
of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and
enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and
greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been
historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit
individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their
academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please
answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent
resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
To view a listing of all available academic opportunities and to find out more
about what the University of Calgary has to offer, please visit our Academic
Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a
living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity
with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the
university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be
recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in
innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it
both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports
discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more
information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the
world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in
business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a
growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of
sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an
hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive
urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
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