98 · SPEC Kit 294
Ohio University
Position Description Questionnaire
Administration Non-Faculty Status
Job Title: Digital Initiatives Coordinator
Describe the purpose of this position (i.e., why does it exist?)
Establish the framework, plan, and manage a two-year pilot project by providing coordination
and leadership in the management of the Libraries’ digitization initiatives. Provide digital
access as well as preservation of library materials for the benefit of teaching and research.
This position reports to the Dean, and may provide oversight to a digitization unit.
May support an academic unit as Subject Bibliographer.
I. Position Summary
List the important duties and responsibilities of this position in order of importance.
Use an outline format and begin each statement with an action verb (direct, write,
analyze). Give some indication of the frequency you perform each task (i.e., daily,
weekly).
Plans and coordinates digitization initiatives works with library administration, bibliographers,
faculty and staff to identify and prioritize projects. Assists in planning and implementing projects
to fulfill the mission and goals of the University and the Libraries.
Leads in the Libraries’ development of policies, priorities, and best practices for the production,
cataloging, management, and preservation of digitized materials.
Serves as a resource for digitization standards and technologies. Provides information,
training, and support to library staff involved in digital initiatives.
Collaborates with appropriate internal and external agencies to identify and pursue funding
opportunities.
Collaborates at University-wide, local, regional, and national levels to create, disseminate, and
archive digital content.
Represents the library on appropriate committees and task groups at national, state and
regional levels.
May serve as subject bibliographer for at least one assigned academic area of the university,
leading efforts in collection development, library instruction, and promotion of library resources,
as well as consulting with faculty and students about their research and information needs,
daily.
Serves on appropriate library and university committees and teams. Other duties as assigned
III. Education
Ohio University
Position Description Questionnaire
Administration Non-Faculty Status
Job Title: Digital Initiatives Coordinator
Describe the purpose of this position (i.e., why does it exist?)
Establish the framework, plan, and manage a two-year pilot project by providing coordination
and leadership in the management of the Libraries’ digitization initiatives. Provide digital
access as well as preservation of library materials for the benefit of teaching and research.
This position reports to the Dean, and may provide oversight to a digitization unit.
May support an academic unit as Subject Bibliographer.
I. Position Summary
List the important duties and responsibilities of this position in order of importance.
Use an outline format and begin each statement with an action verb (direct, write,
analyze). Give some indication of the frequency you perform each task (i.e., daily,
weekly).
Plans and coordinates digitization initiatives works with library administration, bibliographers,
faculty and staff to identify and prioritize projects. Assists in planning and implementing projects
to fulfill the mission and goals of the University and the Libraries.
Leads in the Libraries’ development of policies, priorities, and best practices for the production,
cataloging, management, and preservation of digitized materials.
Serves as a resource for digitization standards and technologies. Provides information,
training, and support to library staff involved in digital initiatives.
Collaborates with appropriate internal and external agencies to identify and pursue funding
opportunities.
Collaborates at University-wide, local, regional, and national levels to create, disseminate, and
archive digital content.
Represents the library on appropriate committees and task groups at national, state and
regional levels.
May serve as subject bibliographer for at least one assigned academic area of the university,
leading efforts in collection development, library instruction, and promotion of library resources,
as well as consulting with faculty and students about their research and information needs,
daily.
Serves on appropriate library and university committees and teams. Other duties as assigned
III. Education
