As a member of the Library Collections Group and under the direction of the Assistant Director for Discovery Services, the Digital Collections Coordinator contributes to the continued operation of a library-wide digitization program with a focus on activities that create and enhance access to digital surrogates of the Library’s Distinctive Collections.  This position assists with the management of the in-house digitization lab, including overseeing the work of student employees, and coordinates outsourced digitization. This position also contributes to other key aspects of the digital collections program, including metadata creation, file management, and other digital preservation activities as assigned. 

This position contributes to the academic mission and strategic goals of the College by furthering the goal of broad digital access to the Library’s Distinctive Collections.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities around the digitization of materials from Archives, Special Collections and general collections based on current archival and conservation practices. 

• Assist in the supervision of a team of student staff in digitization and basic conservation/book repair activities.

• Create metadata to describe digital objects in the archives management system and the digital repositories. Assist with ingesting materials to repositories.

• Coordinate digitization and conservation outsourcing with trusted vendors.

• Contribute to digital preservation planning and perform specific digital preservation tasks as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of student workers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with digitization workflows, equipment and procedures.

• Knowledge of metadata best practices for archives and libraries.

• Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, physical conservation methods and treatments, including basic book repair, pamphlet binding and box making.

• Experience or training in the handling of rare and fragile paper-based materials.

• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

• Excellent organization skills and effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments/projects.

Other:

• This position is for a three year term, full time and benefits eligible

• All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination against COVID‐19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

• Wellesley College is currently piloting a flexwork plan for administrative staff that incorporates both flexible hours and hybrid teleworking components, though all employees must live in New England

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