[Ohiodig] Job Posting: Digitization Specialist, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University

[Crissandra George]

Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward thinking, inclusive, and
collaborative individual for the Digitization Specialist position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Working with a high degree of independence, the
Digitization Specialist will be overseeing the operations of our
digitization program. Reporting to the Preservation Services Team Leader
and working closely with the Digital Collections Manager and Digital
Preservation Librarian, the digitization specialist will be responsible for
performing and supervising complex scanning and photography of materials
from the Kelvin Smith Library and University Archive collections in
compliance with national and international standards. This position will
collaborate with various library teams and will actively engage with
departments across the campus, and partners in University Circle, to
determine and develop goals and outcomes of digitization work. The
Specialist will continually explore new technologies to increase the
diversity and capacity of digital content produced locally and regionally.

ENVIRONMENT: Consistently ranked as one of the country’s leading private
research institutions, Case Western Reserve University is a member of the
Association of American Universities (AAU) that offers a robust learning
environment for  approximately 6,186  undergraduate and 6,080 graduate and
professional students. Students enroll in the schools of dental medicine,
engineering, management, medicine, law, nursing, and social work and the
College of Arts and  Sciences. Students can further engage with 100
interdisciplinary academic and research centers and institutes, all  within
an academic culture that promotes and values innovation of all kinds.
Situated in Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle cultural community, CWRU
is an integral partner with world-class cultural organizations such as the
Cleveland Museum of Art, the Western Reserve Historical Society, the
Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

The Kelvin Smith Library is the knowledge and creativity commons of Case
Western Reserve University and part of a library system with over three
million titles in print and digital formats. KSL is home to the University
Archives and Special Collections and manuscripts consisting of over 17,000
linear feet, the Kulas Music Collection, and the Freedman Center for
Digital Scholarship which advances research by partnering with scholars and
students to explore and develop new forms of scholarship. KSL is a member
of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), OhioLINK, the Coalition for
Networked Information (CNI), HathiTrust, and the Center for Research
Libraries. In 2019 KSL was the recipient of the ACRL Excellence in Academic
Libraries Award. KSL affiliate libraries include the Cleveland Institute of
Art Library, the Cleveland Institute of Music Robinson Music Library, the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library, and a cooperative relationship with the
Western Reserve Historical Society Research Library.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Education: High school education and 6 years
of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of experience.

SALARY: Position starts at $46,035

APPLICATION PROCESS: The full job description and application information
are available at bit.ly/42MxkzH Job ID 12414 . Please submit CV and Cover
Letter.
CWRU LIBRARIES DIVERSITY STATEMENT:The Case Western Reserve University
Libraries are deeply committed to serving people across all dimensions of
diversity (appendix 1) by promoting a culture of social justice,
anti-racism, inclusion, equity, diversity, and belonging so all people are
welcome, heard, empowered, and valued. CWRU DIVERSITY STATEMENT: In
employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed
to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of
underrepresented
minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.

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*Crissandra George **(she/her/hers)*
Digital Collections Manager, Preservation Services
Kelvin Smith Library <https://case.edu/library/>
Case Western Reserve University
11055 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 368-0559

*Check out CWRU Digital Collections on Digital Case
<http://digital.case.edu>!*
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