Job Description: The Digital Collections Manager is responsible for digitization of archival materials, metadata creation, and quality control of the University Library’s digital assets. The Manager produces, adds and updates materials in the digital asset management system and other platforms. Reporting to the Digital Scholarship Librarian, the Digital Collections Manager works collaboratively with the Digital Information Management and Education (DIME) team to evaluate and improve workflows, policies, and guidelines related to digitization, digital preservation, and digital collection creation. As the subject area expert for digital collection management, the position also supervises student workers and reviews their work, providing quality assurance of all materials existing in the digital collections. The University Library is committed to the development of an inclusive environment and we strive to advance diverse perspectives and approaches in carrying out the mission of Washington and Lee University. Essential Functions: Digitizes print, audio, and video materials according to professional standards and best practices. Responsible for accuracy at the level of individual digital materials, as well as ensuring standards are executed accurately throughout the process. Manages and configures digitization equipment. Prepares and manages digital files for ingest into the digital asset management system and other platforms through post-production of digital surrogate files and creation of access copies using image editing software and creation of appropriate supplemental material such as OCR files and transcripts using text and/or audio recognition software based on best practices appropriate for each collection and material. Creates original descriptive metadata for digital collections according to professional and local practices. Reviews and updates existing metadata. Provides oversight of digital preservation processes by ensuring that all digital reformatting is done to preservation specifications and are documented accordingly. Supervises Digital Collection Assistant student workers and performs quality control on their work, sharing project management responsibilities with the Digital Scholarship Librarian. Assists DIME team members in creating and uploading digital assets and metadata to the digital exhibit platform, Omeka. Supports DIME team members in administering technology solutions for the University Library. Collaborates with other university libraries departments on routines, policies, and material treatment, and communicates effectively regarding metadata usage and standards. Attends training workshops, webinars, and academic library meetings to stay updated on digital collections best practices. Additional related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience managing digital files, working with data and spreadsheets, and using digitization equipment. Familiarity with descriptive and administrative metadata standards. Familiarity with digital asset management systems. Supervisory experience with student workers or interns. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Carries out work with strong attention to detail, and employing impeccable organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including demonstrated experience in project management, facilitating teamwork, and cross-unit collaboration; excellent time-management skills coupled with the ability to coordinate projects, resources, and collaborative effort to achieve assigned goals—with attention to detail and thoroughness. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin on May 6 and continue until the position is filled. A resume and cover letter are required. Please upload these documents when prompted on the application form. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. Application instructions and information about Washington and Lee University can be located at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities. Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible Minimum Pay: $57,045.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience Washington and Lee is a top-ranked, private institution in Lexington, Virginia where we integrate the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our graduates, mentored by a faculty of teacher-scholars, are ready to make a meaningful impact wherever they go in the world. Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We offer an extensive range of health care and life insurance benefits, retirement options, educational assistance programs, wellness programs, and work/life initiatives to serve our staff and faculty. We are committed to providing a competitive benefit package to attract and retain exceptional employees. For an overview of offerings for full-time benefit eligible employees, see the current Benefits Guidebook and additional information about paid time off, educational grants, and our home loan program. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment Information and Accommodations