Managing Digitization Activities, SPEC Kit 294 (September 2006)

Mugridge, Rebecca L.

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University of Kansas
• Participates in the Libraries’ reference program for an assigned number of hours per
week (Tier II)
• Performs projects and other duties as assigned.
Research and Service (10-20% Activity)
Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity.
Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry,
or editorial work (see Discipline Expectations for Librarians at KU, June 1998).
Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by
participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements.
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Supervisor and librarian each signs, dates, and retains a copy of the document. The
original may be forwarded to the Library Administrative Office for filing in librarian’s
personnel file (or attached to the FASAR). Revisions may be submitted at any time.
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Faculty member’s signature/date Supervisor’s signature/date

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University of Kansas
Statement of Responsibilities
University of Kansas Libraries
Effective Date: 1 January 2006
Working Title: Digital Imaging Librarian
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Libraries for Scholarly Communication
Professional Responsibilities (80-90% Activity)
Serves as the digital library program’s primary resource for imaging/multi-media
standards. Maintains awareness of national and international trends and standards in
image and compression formats and appropriate applications for various formats and
standards recommends local policies and standards.
Serves as the digital library program’s primary resource for digitization workflow.
Consults with university personnel to define efficient and effective workflow (including
quality assurance) for specific projects and production activities trains staff as needed.
Oversees the Digital Production Lab (currently located in Spencer Research Library) in
support of high-quality digitization for University projects. Maintains equipment and
recommends acquisition of new equipment to meet digital library needs. Trains and
oversees appropriate personnel in proper use of lab equipment.
Coordinates and oversees content-related aspects of assigned digital library projects,
including:
o Developing detailed scope, time frame and budget information
o Developing and coordinating project workflow scheduling of project task
assignments assuring that key milestones are met
o Coordinating project activities with key related staff as appropriate
o Monitoring quality control of project output
o Facilitating communication with project stakeholders on project progress and
issues
o Supervisory responsibility for digitization staff, as appropriate
o Coordinating appropriate assessment and outreach activities at the project’s
conclusion.
Participates in planning and prioritization for digital content development, including
selection of intellectual resources to be digitized /accessed, the strategies that will be
used to promote access to them, the means by which they will be presented, and
methods for deployment.
Contributes to development of information architecture and policy for the digital library
program, including content development, storage, preservation, delivery, and
presentation.
Participates in preparation of grant applications both as a consultant to other units and
as an initiator and primary writer.
• Provides instruction to staff and users in planning, development, management or use of
digital projects.

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University of Kansas
Statement of Responsibilities
University of Kansas Libraries
Effective Date: January 1, 2006
Working Title: Coordinator of Digital Content Development
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Libraries for Scholarly Communication
Professional Responsibilities (80-90% Activity)
• Serves as the digital library program’s primary resource in metadata standards including
descriptive, administrative, and structural metadata both in terms of national/international
developments and local policy and standards. Guides the central cataloging unit in the application
and use of non-MARC metadata cataloging standards. Provides ongoing metadata coordination,
instruction, analysis, promotion, documentation, and other supporting activities.
• Shares in responsibility for repository creation, conversion of metadata to XML and other
formats, and loading into appropriate repositories.
• Serves as functional manager for the KU ScholarWorks digital repository, including
responsibility for community administration, overall organization of content, and liaison and
training for users.
• Coordinates and oversees content-related aspects of assigned digital library projects, including:
o Developing detailed scope, time frame and budget information
o Developing and coordinating project workflow scheduling of project task assignments
assuring that key milestones are met
o Coordinating project activities with key related staff as appropriate
o Monitoring quality control of project output
o Facilitating communication with project stakeholders on project progress and issues
o Supervisory responsibility for digitization staff, as appropriate
o Coordinating appropriate assessment and outreach activities at the project’s conclusion.
• Participates in planning and prioritization for digital content development, including selection of
intellectual resources to be digitized /accessed, the strategies that will be used to promote access
to them, the means by which they will be presented, and methods for deployment.
• Contributes to development of information architecture and policy for the digital library program,
including content development, storage, preservation, delivery, and presentation.
• Participates in preparation of grant applications both as a consultant to other units and as an
initiator and primary writer.
• Provides instruction to staff, faculty, and students in planning, development, management, and
use of digital projects
• Participates in the Libraries’ reference program for an assigned number of hours per week
• Supervisory responsibility for scholarly digital initiatives librarian
• Performs projects and other duties as assigned
Research and Service (10-20% Activity)
Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity. Research
may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work
(see Discipline Expectations for Librarians at KU, June 1998).
Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by participating in
committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements.

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