MANAGER/MICROFILM & DIGITAL SERVICES
Position Number: S-3447
Position Summary:
The Clarke Historical Library’s microfilming and digitization unit (MAD ) offers a highly regarded set of microfilming and digitization services that are managed by the Manager Microfilm and Digital Services (MDS ). MAD supports preservation of and open online access to Michigan history documented in newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, and similar that are accessible in Digital Michigan Newspapers; Clarke Digital Collections; and other unique databases. MAD is self-funded through external contracts as well as grants and gifts. Reporting to the Clarke director, the MDS oversees MAD’s production staff and services. They work with external customers, typically libraries, historical societies, and other cultural organizations; estimate and plan contracted work; and assure the work is produced and billed accurately. Maintaining good relationships with stakeholders at Central Michigan University and throughout the state of Michigan is essential to the position. To deliver the highest level of service, the MDS prioritizes effective leadership, project management, communication, supervision, and budgeting.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of post-undergraduate work experience.
One year of experience supervising full-time or part-time employees including hiring, training, coaching, and assessing job performance.
Experience with photographic processes; using SLR or DSLR cameras; graphic design; or similar image-based technical work.
Experience developing policies, procedures, workflows, and reports.
Demonstrated high-level proficiency with computer hardware and software (e.g., Word, Excel, Photoshop).
Demonstrated experience in successful project management, problem solving, and meeting quality standards and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Customer service experience.
Demonstrated ability to exchange ideas with team members and stakeholders to build and maintain productive relationships.
Ability to define and analyze problems and communicate solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Evidence of ability and desire to work effectively, positively, and collegially with a diverse population.
Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field.
Digital production experience in a library, museum, or similar cultural heritage organization, including image processing/editing.
Professional accomplishments that demonstrate leadership, initiative, and responsibility.
Knowledge of special collections libraries and their role in research.
Knowledge of relevant microfilming, digitization, and metadata standards (e.g., FADGI , ANSI , METS / ALTO ), best practices, trends, challenges, and opportunities in digitizing print materials.
Understanding of copyright and rights management issues.
Experience with creating budgets.
Interest in participating in relevant professional groups.
Staff Pay Level:
Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000
Division:
Department: Clarke Historical Library
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date:
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.00
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 8-5, Evenings and Weekends as Necessary
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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