90 · SPEC Kit 294
University of Connecticut
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES
Job Description
AREA: Collections Services
TITLE: Digital Reformatting Librarian
LEVEL: University Librarian (level TBD)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, the Digital Reformatting Librarian is responsible for
managing digital reformatting operations that preserve and improve access to the University of
Connecticut’s library and archival collections in all information formats (analog, audio, video).
The incumbent collaborates with various staff throughout the Libraries and with commercial
vendors to develop and implement ongoing digital reformatting services including developing
technical specifications for file formats, image enhancement, compression types, file naming
structures, the creation of derivatives, options for screen display, security mechanisms, quality
control procedures, and requirements for archiving electronic files.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and manage the library’s ongoing digital reformatting program and participate in
the ongoing evaluation and revision of the program to meet the strategic goals of the library
and the university. This may include developing measures for the effectiveness of the
program, and setting specific goals for achieving improvements.
2. Establish clear parameters for ongoing digital reformatting of print, manuscript, and non-
print materials including audio, video, and electronic data. Collaborate with various staff
throughout the Libraries including bibliographers, liaisons, curators to identify appropriate
materials for reformatting and with technical staff as appropriate to develop technical
specifications.
3. Develop strategies and manage activities to ensure enduring access to digitally reformatted
materials including equipment obsolescence and data loss, media integrity, format
obsolescence, and information fidelity.
4. Execute reformatting plans by establishing requirements and standards for digital
preservation reformatting, scheduling titles and collections for reformatting, and contracting
for preparation and reformatting of selected materials. Assure effective access to
reformatted materials over time.
Previous Page Next Page