Managing Digitization Activities · 99
Ohio University
What is the minimum level of education (formal schooling or special training, certification, license)
necessary to prepare a person to perform this job. Give a brief justification as to why this level of
education or training is required.
The ALA-accredited Master of Library and/or Information Science or a masters in a related
field, with appropriate related experience.
IV. Experience
What is the minimum related experience necessary to perform this job at an acceptable level. Give a
brief justification as to why this amount of experience is required. Experience should be defined by
what is necessary within the profession and what is necessary specific to the position (e.g. 3 years in
profession, 1 year as supervisor, etc.)
2 years experience in each of the following: project management/coordination supervising
staff creating, storing, organizing, and delivering digital content creation of metadata or
traditional cataloging
IV. Skill
List any skills that are required in the performance of your job. Include special dexterity, counseling,
human relations.
Knowledge of digitization processes, standards, and infrastructure
Knowledge of grant writing and management
Demonstrated project management skills including ability to meet established targets
Demonstrated interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively within teams
V. Decision Making
A. List the types and complexity of decisions this position requires a person to make.
In the course of the 2-year pilot, the incumbent will be called on to make a many complex
decisions. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Evaluate options &recommend a coordinated course/plan designed to increase the
number and range of digital resources available for researchers
• Complete and interpret data from needs assessments
• Identify and address needs for library staffing and training
• Develop policies and best practices for selection criteria, metadata creation,
preservation decisions, etc.
• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities for digital projects
If assigned as bibliographer: decisions will include the development and acquisition of
library materials, including the management of allocated acquisitions funds.
B. Discuss existing guidelines and any precedent which govern these decisions.
Include to what extent your decisions are reviewed by a higher authority before
implementation.
Ohio University
What is the minimum level of education (formal schooling or special training, certification, license)
necessary to prepare a person to perform this job. Give a brief justification as to why this level of
education or training is required.
The ALA-accredited Master of Library and/or Information Science or a masters in a related
field, with appropriate related experience.
IV. Experience
What is the minimum related experience necessary to perform this job at an acceptable level. Give a
brief justification as to why this amount of experience is required. Experience should be defined by
what is necessary within the profession and what is necessary specific to the position (e.g. 3 years in
profession, 1 year as supervisor, etc.)
2 years experience in each of the following: project management/coordination supervising
staff creating, storing, organizing, and delivering digital content creation of metadata or
traditional cataloging
IV. Skill
List any skills that are required in the performance of your job. Include special dexterity, counseling,
human relations.
Knowledge of digitization processes, standards, and infrastructure
Knowledge of grant writing and management
Demonstrated project management skills including ability to meet established targets
Demonstrated interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively within teams
V. Decision Making
A. List the types and complexity of decisions this position requires a person to make.
In the course of the 2-year pilot, the incumbent will be called on to make a many complex
decisions. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Evaluate options &recommend a coordinated course/plan designed to increase the
number and range of digital resources available for researchers
• Complete and interpret data from needs assessments
• Identify and address needs for library staffing and training
• Develop policies and best practices for selection criteria, metadata creation,
preservation decisions, etc.
• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities for digital projects
If assigned as bibliographer: decisions will include the development and acquisition of
library materials, including the management of allocated acquisitions funds.
B. Discuss existing guidelines and any precedent which govern these decisions.
Include to what extent your decisions are reviewed by a higher authority before
implementation.
