Description:
The Special Digital Projects Coordinator oversees the processing, description, and digitization for nitrate negatives and other prioritized collections identified for vendor digitization within the Rubenstein Library. They create item description, physically prepare and package archival and visual materials for shipping and storage, ensure post-scanning workflows are followed as well as coordinate with external digitization vendors, the Rubenstein Libraries Technical Services department and other RL and Duke stakeholders for the duration of the nitrate digitization project. This position will serve as project coordinator for the nitrate digitization project. This is a 2-year term appointment.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience:
Required: Requires two years of library experience to obtain specialized knowledge of library systems and procedures, or transferrable work experience; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; able to work independently and as a member of a team; high proficiency using computer-based technology, such as spreadsheets, and ability to adapt to new technologies; ability to effectively organize and prioritize daily work; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer services.
Preferred: Previous experience working in a research library or special collections library; previous experience with archival processing and metadata