Librarian III, Digitization Supervisor/Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Center

Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Baltimore, Maryland

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing digitization projects for both the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program, including the oversight of staff, policy, budget, and workflow. Manages the continued growth and development of current projects and implements new projects as they arise. Manages and maintains a digital collections repository. Engages in outreach activities to market the MDCH Program and maintain existing and develop new collaborative project partnerships; acts as a professional resource by consulting on various aspects of digitization projects. Keeps up-to-date with developments and trends in digitization and develops realistic plans to incorporate new ideas and technologies into the Digitization Unit workflow. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Digitization Unit, including the supervision of two full-time staff and occasional part-time interns or volunteers. Co-manages a budget. Some travel required, must have own vehicle.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited college or university. Ability to manage and maintain a digital collections repository. Knowledge of best practices for digitization and digital imaging, metadata development and capture, and archival storage of digital objects. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction; ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities; ability to work both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and project partners in a service-oriented, collaborative environment. One (1) year of supervisory experience directing and evaluating the work of others.

POSITION OF TRUST: The work of this class has been declared a Position of Trust. A Criminal Background Investigation will be required. Those eligible who are final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information from the Maryland State Police.

APPLICATION: Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter with the position title CLEARLY indicated to the Office of Human Resources or email to hr@prattlibrary.org. This position is open until filled. EEO/AA/ADA.

Send to:

Office of Human Resources
Attention: Librarian III
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-4484