Digital Preservation Librarian

Job Description
1. Identify and troubleshoot digital preservation issues including digital preservation system issues and ad-hoc user generated digital preservation related challenges2. Work with content owners/depositors to configure and monitor workflows for ingesting, preserving, accessing and reporting on preserved digital content3. Understand, configure and enforce security protocols within digital preservation systems and services4. Provide support and training for users of tools and services provided by the digital preservation team5. Use available tools and capabilities to identify at-risk digital content and propose and/or implement strategies to mitigate those risks6. Develop, test and execute digital preservation plans to ensure digital content can continue to be accessible in the future7. Work with stakeholders throughout the Library and Yale University to document digital preservation policies and processes to meet the requirements of ISO 16363 Requirements for the Audit and Certification of Trustworthy Digital Repositories. 8. Develop requirements for and test updates to the digital preservation software when implemented, and ensure all processes are running as expected.9. Undertake role-related research and development.10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
1. Master’s degree from an ALA‐accredited library school. In selected instances, a post‐graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master’s degree in library science. 2. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability. 3. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion. 4. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.5. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://guides.library.yale.edu/c.php?g=296164&p=1973882

Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:
Reporting to the Head of Digital Preservation, the Digital Preservation Librarian will work within the Digital Preservation team to provide operational support for the systems and services that ensure the integrity, accessibility, authenticity, and usability of Yale’s preserved digital collections. They will act as an expert user of our digital preservation system, consult with infrastructure administrators and software integration developers, and provide digital preservation services to stakeholders in the library, archives, and museums as needed.

Applications should be submitted by June 4th for initial review. We will hold virtual information sessions on May 13th at 3:30PM ET and May 16th at 10:00AM ET.

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend. Link to the session: https://tinyurl.com/dplibrarian

Provides user-centered support to content depositors to facilitate ingest of content into the digital preservation system, monitor and take any needed preservation actions, and to ensure content is appropriately accessible. Uses automation to perform data packaging and ingest on behalf of stakeholders. Utilizes APIs provided by the preservation system and related library systems to conduct large-scale analysis and manage workflow operation. Works closely with the content depositors to ensure they have the resources and training necessary to ingest, manage, and access their content. Contributes to the management of the digital preservation system by addressing workflow issues with content depositors, resolving software and underlying technology problems with operations staff, monitoring the system and supporting technologies, and performing configuration and testing as needed.

Perform assessments, analyzes needs, identifies tooling, and develops strategies to strengthen and expand service offerings in the areas of digital preservation and born-digital accessioning, processing, and access. Collaborates with fellow digital preservation team members to document policies and procedures related to our services. Monitors and tracks advancements in the field; researches, recommends, and establishes new technical strategies and standards. Conceptualizes, plans, and executes work guided by the “Sustainable Stewardship Principles for Yale Library’s Special Collections” (https://library.yale.edu/sustainable-stewardship-yale-library-special-collections).

This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 2 to Librarian 3 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.

This position participates in Yale’s “FlexPlace Work Arrangements” (https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/benefits/your-work-life/work-models-yale/flexplace-work-arrangements) in a “Largely remote” capacity. No on-campus office will be assigned and working remotely will be expected.

We recognize that candidates may excel in certain qualifications over others. We are dedicated to supporting our future colleague in broadening their skill set while benefiting from their areas of expertise. Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Experience with enterprise software in one or more areas including configuration, testing, administration, or user support. Familiarity with Linux, Python, Git, or SQL. Interest in contributing to the development of programmatic solutions to digital preservation tasks. Demonstrated knowledge of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) reference model and familiarity with related standards.

Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Required Skill/Ability 1:
Commitment to self-directed learning with evidence of ability to assess, analyze, and solve problems creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to reason when presented with a technical problem and present a coherent argument for a chosen solution.

Required Skill/Ability 2:
Demonstrated interest in fostering collaboration across the institution with individuals holding varied perspectives. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical issues and processes to non-technical audiences.

Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated skills with at least one scripting/programming language with ability to write or modify/adapt programs and understand basic program flow. Comfort working with various data formats (XML, JSON), the command line, and shell scripts.

Required Skill/Ability 4:
Demonstrated understanding of digital preservation system functionality, current and emerging best practices, core concepts, and standards. Knowledge of digital preservation technologies and interest in associated technology including storage and file system management.

Required Skill/Ability 5:
Proven ability to collaborate on team projects, successfully execute independent tasks, and effectively communicate with diverse groups of colleagues. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and in accordance with parameters.

Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.