Managing Digitization Activities · 91
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5. Establish standards to actively manage data security including back-ups and distributed
storage of multiple copies of reformatted items.
6. Establish an access management system for enduring access to reformatted materials
through a preservation framework including format migration and emulation.
7. Ensure adherence to copyright requirements for digital reformatting.
8. Ensure that digital reformatting projects are well conceived and executed on time and on
budget. Work closely with stakeholders during all phases of a project, from conception
through completion.
9. Locate vendors, prepare Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and contracts for
reformatting efforts in all formats.
10. Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and the management of grant-funded
reformatting projects.
11. Ensure compliance with national professional standards in the safe handling of collection
materials identified for reformatting. Serve as liaison to conservation staff for physical
preparation of materials.
12. Work with other areas of the Libraries in the development, planning, and execution of all
grants and special projects related to digital reformatting. Serve as liaison between
Preservation and other digital stakeholders in the coordination of joint reformatting projects.
13. Create and record technical details on format, structure, and use of digitally reformatted
material. Serve as liaison to cataloging staff to ensure adherence to national standards for
bibliographic control and metadata standards of reformatted materials.
14. Monitor budgets, record and compile statistics and other written reports and documentation.
15. Participate in national digital preservation efforts including the development of national
digital reformatting and digital archiving standards and best practice.
16. Participate in Area and team planning meetings, and in the development and implementation
of Area and team priorities, policies, and procedures.
17. This position carries with it the potential for participating in the Libraries’ Academic Liaison
Program and reference services.
18. Participate in the general programs of the library, contribute to the life of the university, and
engage in appropriate professional activities.
19. Other duties as assigned.
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5. Establish standards to actively manage data security including back-ups and distributed
storage of multiple copies of reformatted items.
6. Establish an access management system for enduring access to reformatted materials
through a preservation framework including format migration and emulation.
7. Ensure adherence to copyright requirements for digital reformatting.
8. Ensure that digital reformatting projects are well conceived and executed on time and on
budget. Work closely with stakeholders during all phases of a project, from conception
through completion.
9. Locate vendors, prepare Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and contracts for
reformatting efforts in all formats.
10. Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and the management of grant-funded
reformatting projects.
11. Ensure compliance with national professional standards in the safe handling of collection
materials identified for reformatting. Serve as liaison to conservation staff for physical
preparation of materials.
12. Work with other areas of the Libraries in the development, planning, and execution of all
grants and special projects related to digital reformatting. Serve as liaison between
Preservation and other digital stakeholders in the coordination of joint reformatting projects.
13. Create and record technical details on format, structure, and use of digitally reformatted
material. Serve as liaison to cataloging staff to ensure adherence to national standards for
bibliographic control and metadata standards of reformatted materials.
14. Monitor budgets, record and compile statistics and other written reports and documentation.
15. Participate in national digital preservation efforts including the development of national
digital reformatting and digital archiving standards and best practice.
16. Participate in Area and team planning meetings, and in the development and implementation
of Area and team priorities, policies, and procedures.
17. This position carries with it the potential for participating in the Libraries’ Academic Liaison
Program and reference services.
18. Participate in the general programs of the library, contribute to the life of the university, and
engage in appropriate professional activities.
19. Other duties as assigned.
