[PADG:889] Position at Stanford, Head, Media Preservation

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Vacancy Announcement
Head, Media Preservation
Stanford University Libraries
Salary:  Commensurate with Experience

The Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources
(SUL/AIR) is seeking an experienced professional with an academic
research library, archive, or museum background to coordinate the
Media Preservation program of its Preservation Department as soon as
possible. Media Preservation, a component of the Preservation
Department (19 FTE) is part of Technical Services and has a close
working relationship with Collections and Services. The position
reports to the Head, Preservation Department.

Scope

The Head of Media Preservation develops and implements program and
policies to effect the long-term preservation of, and access to,
print and non-print materials in all collection areas of SUL/AIR.
Media Preservation's role extends beyond preservation to providing
enhanced access to materials by electronic means. This
responsibility involves a combination of in-house and outsourcing
initiatives and entails:

    *   Traditional reformatting operations, including preservation
        microfilming and preservation photocopying of print and
        manuscript materials.

    *   Reformatting of print and manuscript materials using
        electronic technologies, including digital imaging and OCR.

    *   Preservation of non-print materials including audio, video,
        and electronic data through reformatting and other means.

    *   Preservation of electronic materials, including both
        materials produced through retrospective conversion and
        materials created or acquired in electronic form.

Responsibilities

    *   Identifies collections appropriate for preservation and
        plans, implements, and manages projects to preserve them, in
        cooperation with faculty and technical and curatorial staff
        from many areas throughout SUL/AIR.

    *   Participates in regional, national, or international efforts
        to coordinate the development of policy and implement
        projects in such areas as digital archiving, metadata
        standards, and cooperative preservation. Presents papers to
        diverse audiences within Stanford, to donors, to
        professional groups, etc. and travels occasionally.

    *   Seeks funding opportunities, writes proposals for both
        internal and external funding, and develops and maintains
        donor relations.

    *   Manages Media Preservation, a unit comprising three FTE,
        including two technical specialists.

    *   Works independently and collaboratively across department
        lines, maintaining close working ties with the:

    *   Department of Special Collections and University Archives;

    *   Stanford University Digital Libraries Program;

    *   Humanities Digital Information Service;

    *   Social Sciences Data Service;

    *   Science and Engineering Information Service;

    *   Resource Groups (Social Sciences, Humanities and Area
        Studies, Sciences and Engineering); and

    *   Cataloging Department.

Qualifications:  Demonstrated Experience:

An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, from a recognized
graduate program in the conservation of library, archive or museum
materials, or the equivalent in training and experience is required.

Experience in one or more of the following is required:

    *   Traditional reformatting operations, including preservation
        microfilming and preservation photocopying of print and
        manuscript materials.

    *   Reformatting of print and manuscript materials using
        electronic technologies, including digital imaging and OCR.

    *   Preservation of non-print materials, including audio, video,
        and electronic data through reformatting and other means.

    *   Preservation of electronic materials, including both
        materials produced through retrospective conversion and
        materials created or acquired in electronic form.

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially in a
dynamic, complex team-based environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing is required.

Highly Desirable:

    Working knowledge of a range of computing platforms, image
    capture and storage environments.

    Working knowledge of the technical aspects of the preparation,
    encoding, mark-up of digital texts and other electronic
    resources.

    Familiarity with metadata issues pertaining to reformatting and
    digital preservation.

    Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, the field of
    academic computing.

    Working knowledge of database design or management.

    Ability to work effectively in an heterogeneous technological
    environment.

Applications:

A letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to: 

    Connie Brooks
    Head, Preservation Department
    Stanford University Libraries
    Stanford, CA 94305-6004

Applications received prior to March 31, 2000 will receive priority
consideration.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities.