[Pasig-discuss] Job Posting: Digital Lifecycle Program, Program Manager – Library

[Richard Brown]

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Please share the posting below to any who may be interested.



Thank you,
Ricky Brown

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*​Digital Lifecycle Program, Program Manager – Library*

*POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*
*University of California, Berkeley*

*Digital Lifecycle Program, Program Manager – Library*
*Hiring range: Associate Librarian to Librarian*
*Salary: $ 73,357-$ 98,486, per annum, based upon qualifications*
*This is a full-time appointment with a February 2018 expected start date.*

UC Berkeley is looking for a service-oriented Digital Lifecycle Program
(DLP) Program Manager whose principal role will be to ensure the effective
design and coordination of the DLP. S/he will be a strong technical leader
with a vision for the transformative impact of digital content for
libraries and scholarship. The DLP Program Manager will work closely with
and lead a multi-departmental team to ensure the success of the DLP
including the direct supervision of approximately 3 FTE with an overall
department of approximately 8 FTE.

The program manager is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of
the DLP including preparation, conversion, preservation and publication of
collections that flow through the DLP. These collections will include a mix
of general and archival collections, a mix of formats (e.g. print,
micro-formats, media and born-digital content) and content types (e.g.
pictorial, manuscript, a/v collections). This work is accomplished with a
team of staff directly reporting to the program manager as well as staff
across the library who will work with the program in indirect reporting
relationships. The ideal candidate has expertise and passion for managing
multi-threaded organization-wide projects, has considerable technical
expertise in the area of digitization, digital preservation and digital content
publication and has significant leadership and interpersonal skills, and
communication skills required for the management of a large program.

Primarily responsible for leading the DLP, this position has direct
supervision of an in-house digital conversion team, an in house
digital preservation
team, and program leads for various vendor-completed projects. This
position co-reports to the Associate University Librarian for Digital
Initiatives
and Collaborative Services and the Head of Library IT.

*The Environment*

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and
teaching facility at one of the nation's premier public universities. In a
highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a
campus community of 30,600 undergraduate students, 11,300 graduate
students, and a faculty of 1,520. The Library comprises 20 campus libraries
- including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, the Bancroft Library, the C. V.
Starr East Asian Library and subject specialty libraries. With a collection
of more than 11 million volumes and a collection budget of over $15
million, the Library offers extensive collections in all formats and robust
services to connect users with those collections and build their related
research skills.

The DLP is a major strategic initiative of the University Library,
launching in FY2018 and building on significant historic efforts around
digital conversion. The initiative is planned for an initial five year term
subject to continuation based on successful project outcomes and available
funding. The UC Berkeley Library holds over 11 million volumes and tens of
millions of archival and rare objects that are the primary focus of this
digital conversion program.

*Responsibilities*


   - Responsible for comprehensive management of the DLP including
digital content
   conversion, preservation and publication, content identification and
   prioritization, communication and outreach related to the DLP
   - Provide coordination and leadership in planning and implementation of
   system and services to support the digital lifecycle (e.g.
   creation/acquisition, management/preservation, discovery/access)
   - Supervise imaging, digital asset management and digital preservation
   personnel directly and manages in a matrix approach related project
   personnel
   - Ensure high-throughput steady-state operations for digital conversion
   work streams
   - Lead the development of standards, policies and procedures for the DLP
   - Create project plans to ensure timely and successful completion of
   digital lifecycle projects. Accountable for delivery of assigned
   projects through all project phases: initiation, execution, delivery,
   conclusion and assessment
   - Maintain close collaborative relationships across the library
   including with key stakeholders such as Scholarly Communication,
   Preservation and regular and special collections
   - Maintain close and/or matrixed working relationships with collections,
   technology and metadata staff to ensure the DLP’s success
   - Initiate and assist in grant preparation, execution and reporting
   - Engage in scholarship and service including talks, papers and other
   activities on project outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
   - Represent UCB in national initiatives and programs related to the
   digital library and digital lifecycle program


*Minimum Basic Qualification at Time of Application:*

Masters degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited
institution or equivalent degree in which coursework has focused on program
management or in which digitization are important to scholarship.

*Additional Required Qualifications by Start Date in Position:*


   - A minimum of two years experience leading an academic or research
   program of campus-wide or organization-wide scope, emphasizing the role of
   digital conversion, preservation and/or publication
   - Demonstrated experience managing individuals and groups in direct
   reporting and matrix reporting relationships
   - Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills, initiative, flexibility
   and the ability to adapt to a complex, rapidly changing academic environment
   - Demonstrated knowledge of technical, legal, and information policy
   issues related to digital conversion and publication
   - Demonstrated ability to present complex information to audiences who
   possess different levels of library knowledge
   - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus
   user communities
   - Demonstrated proficiency in persuasive written and oral communication
   skills
   - Demonstrated project planning experience and ability to advance
   multiple complex projects in a team environment
   - Demonstrated ability to function independently, take initiative, and
   set goals and priorities in a dynamic environment

*Additional Preferred Qualifications*


   - Demonstrated experience in an academic research library
   - Experience working in different project management settings and with
   different project management methodologies
   - Significant technical experience relevant to digital conversion,
   digital preservation and/or publication
   - Demonstrated supervisory experience including developing personal
   growth opportunities and fostering and building capacity in others,
   including teams
   - Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of managing data long term

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the
support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks
candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and
cultural diversity.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning
and governance and work effectively in shared decision-making environment.
Advancement in the Librarian series is based in part on professional
contributions beyond the primary assignment; the successful candidate will
show evidence or promise of such contributions to the Library, campus, UC
System and profession.

This academic position is covered by the UC Academic Personnel Manual (APM).

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of vacation leave, one day
per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty,
non-Senate academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement
system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life
insurance plans in addition to other benefits.

*This recruitment will remain open until filled.*

Submit applications online at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01584

Applications must include a cover letter detailing a statement of
qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work
experience, and the names and contact information of three references who
are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/do
c/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Send inquiries to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-3778
Email: librec at library.berkeley.edu​

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*Ricky Brown*

*Administrative and Recruitment Assistant*

*110 Doe Library*

University of California, Berkeley

Phone: 510-664-7650 <(510)%20664-7650>
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