Library Associate in Digital Production

Description

The Library Associate, Digital Production position works in the Digital Scholarship & Initiatives Department of the User Services & Library IT Division of Tulane University Libraries. Under the direction of the Digital Production Coordinator, this position hires, trains, and supervises student workers. The Library Associate also oversees the student workers’ budget throughout the calendar year. This position creates and manages metadata, digitizes analog source materials, and ingests materials into the Tulane University Digital Library. The Library Associate cross-trains on repository software platforms in use, including but not limited to Alma Digital and Open Journal Systems. This position ensures quality control and stewardship of digitized materials and working documents.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Core Technology Competency Level II Core technology competencies for Tulane Libraries Employees
• Demonstrated knowledge of imaging hardware (scanners, cameras) and image editing software
• Familiarity with hiring, training, and scheduling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Responsive to the needs of a diverse faculty and student population, and committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in the work environment.
• Detail oriented, ability to track projects and multitask.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
  OR
• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of directly related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience digitizing analog materials
• Knowledge of metadata schemas (MODS, Dublin Core)
• Self-starter, ability to work with moderate supervision
• Knowledge of controlled vocabulary (Library of Congress, TGM)