Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision and Oversight:

• Oversee the digitization process, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines.
• Supervise and support the work of digitizers, assisting them in resolving issues and maintaining efficiency.

Quality Control:

• Conduct thorough quality checks throughout the digitization process to ensure digital files meet established standards.
• Review metadata and file formats to ensure consistency, accuracy, and accessibility.
• Address and correct errors in digitized content, such as syncing issues, audio distortions, or incomplete files.

Digital Reformatting and Preservation:

• Oversee the digital reformatting of analog media, including VHS tapes and audio cassettes, into high-quality digital formats (e.g., WAV, MP3, MKV, MP4).
• Manage file storage, organization, and preservation of digital objects to ensure long-term accessibility.
• Perform regular backups of digital files onto external hard drives and shared storage systems.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with IT staff to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or software issues.
• Coordinate with digitizers and catalogers to maintain accurate records of completed projects, file storage locations, and associated metadata.
• Collaborate with the Library Manager to ensure project goals are met and provide regular updates on progress.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor and maintain digitization equipment, including VCRs, tape decks, audio interfaces, and video capture devices.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment and software issues to ensure smooth operations.

File Management and Metadata:

• Track digitization progress and maintain accurate records of completed projects and file storage locations.
• Ensure proper metadata creation and management for all digitized materials.
• Compile and provide manuals for accessing and citing digital and multimedia resources.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Compile data and generate regular progress reports, highlighting completed tasks and any challenges encountered.
• Provide documentation on file storage practices, metadata standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist the Library Manager with other duties or tasks as requested.
• Contribute to improving cataloging workflows and digitization processes to enhance overall project efficiency.