Library Specialist - Digitization

Salary range: $34,900 – $36,000 per year. Final offer will reflect the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Position

Provides functional support for digitization services including digital reproduction, processing, metadata, and student supervision to make UTA Libraries’ unique resources globally accessible to expand and enhance existing research, scholarship, and creative capability.

Responsibilities

• Capture digital images, reformat analog materials to digital, and create descriptive metadata for those images to improve discoverability of unique resources in the institutional repository and digital gallery.
• Work in collaboration with other library departments.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising 1–3 student workers in tandem with the Digitization Services Manager.
• Perform quality control review of scanned material and metadata created by students.
• Assist with project management and processing multiple collections.
• Maintain accurate records and keep statistics for reporting needs.
• Provide training and consultations for library staff and patrons on digitization equipment and copyright issues.
• Ensure performance of scanning equipment and software, assist with troubleshooting, and report issues to library technology staff.
• Adhere to State of Texas and University asset-management regulations and policies.
• Attend meetings and serve on library committees as required.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, seminars, and specialized training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience with digital projects, digital-born material, digital graphics applications (e.g., Photoshop), descriptive metadata, technical writing, or Library of Congress (LC) Thesauri and Dublin Core Metadata schema.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, and other common office software.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Figma, and Illustrator.
• Project planning and management skills, including designing, leading, and completing projects within scope and timeline.
• Ability to effectively lead, cultivate, and empower staff.
• Ability to plan and delegate the work of others.
• Experience handling rare and fragile materials.
• Computer literate and technologically adept.
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System and file management.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hybrid schedule eligible. Flexibility required to ensure department coverage for all service needs. Travel and/or overnight accommodations may be required for professional development, conferences, and training.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Repetitive keyboard use at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Lifting and moving objects.
• Uses standard office equipment.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Texas at Arlington offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about UTA benefits.

Pay

Annual salary range: $34,900 – $36,000.