This is for what institution where? On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:19 PM, Human Resources <mmcder2010 at hotmail.com>wrote:
> > > > From: mmcder2010 at hotmail.com > To: mcn-l at mcn.edu > Subject: > Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:18:34 -0500 > > > > > > > > > > > > Digital Collections Initiative > Manager (FT / 24 months) Summary of Purpose As > an institution dedicated to fostering a spirit of innovation through > unique educational experiences, The Henry Ford values our collections as > key resources. The Digital Collections Initiative Manager manages a > cross-functional team for The Henry Ford Digital Collections Initiative. > With > the implementation of a new collections information system, THF takes a > critical step in our commitment to digitize our nationally significant > collections. The goal of the Digital Collections > Initiative is to provide meaningful collections information and digital > access for our many audiences. Reports to the Director of Historical > Resources with regular reporting to the Digitization Initiative > Executive Team. Essential Functions Management Manages > the process and flow of work, using meaningful metrics through various > departments to reach departmental and institutional goals. Addresses > logistical and tactical needs for THF Digital Collections Initiative > that are in keeping with best practices of digitization. Understands the > views of the various stakeholders and works to meet their needs. Organizes > all work, project teams and units involved in the digitization process > by sharing pertinent information in a timely manner. Drives > successful completion of objectives, including purchasing appropriate > equipment and ensuring adequate work space is available. Communication > Provides > central, internal communication and coordination of activities and > exchange of information regarding digitization efforts. Recommends > policies, procedures and priorities to senior management and CILT. > Implements > priorities established by senior management and CILT, provides regular > updates to CILT and stakeholders on status of ongoing work. Technical and > Administrative Skills Ensures progress of schedules and implements > approved adjustments as necessary Enforces the evaluation process for the > review of content and images to ensure that they meet established standards. > Work > with ITS and CILT team to develop policies and processes regarding > digital storage of the Museum?s digital assets, including a Digital > Asset Management system (DAM). Monitors > the system for tracking movement of collections and process status that > is readily available to team members and stakeholders using EMu. > Organizes regular meetings to document decisions and status of projects. > Keeps master project list > > > > > > Job Requirements > > > > Minimum Requirements Demonstrated > management experience with implementation of an organization-wide > digitization project is highly desirable. BA degree in information > management, business management, museum studies, history, or other > relevant subject with training or coursework in digital management. MA > degree preferred. Demonstrated experience with museum collections > management systems. Individual must have a high customer service focus > and general understanding of museum operations, including collections > and exhibit-related business across a range of disciplines throughout > the museum. Project management training or substantive experience > necessary. > > > > _______________________________________________ > You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer > Network (http://www.mcn.edu) > > To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu > > To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: > http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l > > The MCN-L archives can be found at: > http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ >
