University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University of Michigan Library seeks a Digital Conversion Production Manager to work in a team environment for creating and deploying online collections, and oversee the Digital Conversion Unit (DCU) within the Digital Library Production Service (DLPS). The DCU is responsible for digital conversion of library collections, working with monograph, serial, newspaper, photograph, and manuscript collections. The DCU converts on average 5,000 volumes per year, and is committed to high-volume, efficient digitization. The Digital Library Production Service (DLPS), a part of the University of Michigan University Library, is UM’s key organization for creation, deployment and support of local digital library collections. DLPS provides production-level support for digital library collections in a number of subject areas and formats. Online collection resources include significant image-and text-based journal collections, art image collections, and a leading edge XML development effort. Staff members within DLPS assume responsibility for access mechanisms, data loading, security, accounting and billing mechanisms, as well as creation and conversion activities.

Further information may be found at www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/dcpm.html

To apply send cover letter & copy of resume to Bob Campe, Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 by US Postal Service, or email to libhumres@umich.edu Contact 734 764-2546 for further information. Review of applications will begin on 6/2/08 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.