Managing Digitization Activities · 103
University of Virginia
GENERAL FACULTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
PART I: ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
POSITION
NUMBER
Working Title Head, Digital Library Production Services
Organization University of Virginia Library
PART II: POSITION INFORMATION
PERCENT
DESCRIBE FULLY AND CLEARLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK FIRST, THEN THE NEXT MOST IMPORTANT IN A SEPARATE PARAGRAPH, AND SO ON. OF TOTAL
MAKE THE DESCRIPTIONS DEFINITE AND DETAILED TO GIVE A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE WORK. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE SUPER-
WORKING
VISION RECEIVED OR EXERCISED BE CLEARLY EXPLAINED. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT SUCH TERMS AS "CHECK", "HANDLE", "RESPONSIBLE FOR", TIME
"ASSIST" BE EXPLAINED. LIST ANY EQUIPMENT OPERATED OR SPECIAL SKILL USED. ESTIMATE WORKING TIME DEVOTED TO EACH KIND OF WORK
DESCRIBED.
80% Full managerial responsibility for the centralized digitizing operation for the UVa
Library system. Responsible for establishing departmental priorities, the acquiring
and allocation of personnel and resources, and long-range departmental planning.
Directly supervises 4.5 paraprofessionals responsible for a total staff of 8.5
paraprofessional staff, and part-time workers and student assistants. Oversees the
selection, training and evaluation of staff, as well as other personnel matters.
Develops and maintains a productive and cost effective processing operation which
is responsive to the needs of other library units and library users. Sets goals,
priorities and objectives establishes and analyzes statistical measurements of
productivity. Plans and oversees development of new production formats and
workflows based on emerging Library priorities. Assesses departmental readiness
for implementing new workflows, and develops implementation plans.
Oversees and evaluates all digital collection-building activity that includes creation,
migration, and other processes related to production of digital content for a central
repository. Sets library-wide policies, procedures, and standards for all digital
material produced in-house and outsourced. Sets priorities and deadlines.
10% Collaborates with Content Management Services (CMS) managers to assess and
prioritize digital content slated for the central repository. Collaborates with
Collections Group and selectors to determine and prioritize collection-building,
budgetary, and service needs. Collaborates with PTS managers to determine the
direction and scope of current and future UVA Library Repository projects.
10% Participates in library planning as a member of the CMS managerial team, the
Production &Technology Services (PTS) Council, Administrative Council, and by
working on committees as assigned. Attends training sessions and gives
presentations relating to digital collection building and production services.
Participates in other professional growth and development activities, some of which
may involve travel.
University of Virginia
GENERAL FACULTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
PART I: ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
POSITION
NUMBER
Working Title Head, Digital Library Production Services
Organization University of Virginia Library
PART II: POSITION INFORMATION
PERCENT
DESCRIBE FULLY AND CLEARLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK FIRST, THEN THE NEXT MOST IMPORTANT IN A SEPARATE PARAGRAPH, AND SO ON. OF TOTAL
MAKE THE DESCRIPTIONS DEFINITE AND DETAILED TO GIVE A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE WORK. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE SUPER-
WORKING
VISION RECEIVED OR EXERCISED BE CLEARLY EXPLAINED. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT SUCH TERMS AS "CHECK", "HANDLE", "RESPONSIBLE FOR", TIME
"ASSIST" BE EXPLAINED. LIST ANY EQUIPMENT OPERATED OR SPECIAL SKILL USED. ESTIMATE WORKING TIME DEVOTED TO EACH KIND OF WORK
DESCRIBED.
80% Full managerial responsibility for the centralized digitizing operation for the UVa
Library system. Responsible for establishing departmental priorities, the acquiring
and allocation of personnel and resources, and long-range departmental planning.
Directly supervises 4.5 paraprofessionals responsible for a total staff of 8.5
paraprofessional staff, and part-time workers and student assistants. Oversees the
selection, training and evaluation of staff, as well as other personnel matters.
Develops and maintains a productive and cost effective processing operation which
is responsive to the needs of other library units and library users. Sets goals,
priorities and objectives establishes and analyzes statistical measurements of
productivity. Plans and oversees development of new production formats and
workflows based on emerging Library priorities. Assesses departmental readiness
for implementing new workflows, and develops implementation plans.
Oversees and evaluates all digital collection-building activity that includes creation,
migration, and other processes related to production of digital content for a central
repository. Sets library-wide policies, procedures, and standards for all digital
material produced in-house and outsourced. Sets priorities and deadlines.
10% Collaborates with Content Management Services (CMS) managers to assess and
prioritize digital content slated for the central repository. Collaborates with
Collections Group and selectors to determine and prioritize collection-building,
budgetary, and service needs. Collaborates with PTS managers to determine the
direction and scope of current and future UVA Library Repository projects.
10% Participates in library planning as a member of the CMS managerial team, the
Production &Technology Services (PTS) Council, Administrative Council, and by
working on committees as assigned. Attends training sessions and gives
presentations relating to digital collection building and production services.
Participates in other professional growth and development activities, some of which
may involve travel.
