Special Collections Digitization Coordinator
San José State University
San Jose

San Jose State University's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library supports the
University's guiding principles of Spartan Pride, Unbounded Learning, Helping
and Caring, Agility through Technology, and 21st Century Spaces by
facilitating student learning and success, faculty teaching, research and
scholarship, community engagement and creative uses of technology. In
partnership with the San Jose Public Library, we provide all library users
with access to information and learning resources in digital and print formats
and foster lifelong learning opportunities for the entire community.

  
The Library's Digitization Coordinator works respectfully and cooperatively
with employees in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library to perform duties
under general supervision, but works independently to achieve specified
outcomes reporting to the Director of Special Collections, University Library.

  
This position provides technical planning, implementation, project
coordination, problem-solving, and quality control for Special Collections
digitization projects. The Digitization Coordinator serves as the department's
liaison to Technical Services, where the majority of the metadata creation
takes place, and collaborates with the Head of Cataloging and the Associate
Dean of Digital Futures on new digitization projects. This position
administers the library's content management system for digital collections,
CONTENTdm, works with the vendor to troubleshoot problems, and implements
enhancements that add value to the collection. This position also hires,
trains and supervises student assistants, oversees student scheduling and
payroll; maintains the online presence of Special Collections; stays abreast
of new technologies and integrates them into department practices.

  
Link to Apply to the Position:
https://cmshr.cms.sjsu.edu/psp/HSJPRDF/EMPLOYEE/HSJPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL



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