Digital Collections Technician

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Digital Content Processing Section, Digital Collections Management and Services Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.

The position description number for this position is 415193. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of principles and practices for managing digital library collections.** Knowledge of library processes and procedures.** Ability to utilize computer technology/software applications.

** Ability to plan work and meet deadlines. Ability to accurately identify and edit records. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Major Duties:

Applies knowledge of a limited range of library rules, procedures, and operations to provide routine digital library collection processing support.

Receives, prepares, organizes, and processes digital files so that they may be ingested and managed throughout their lifecycle.

Places received files representing digital content and associated metadata in appropriate locations on servers. Checks for duplications, verifies versions, and authenticates content.

Checks files representing digitized items against established quality standards prior to acceptance. Identifies possible issues concerning integrity and authenticity of content.

When issues are identified or when files fail to meet standards, documents problems and works with higher-level staff to resolve issues or request rework.

Monitors the status of content as it moves through the ingest process. Assists in the implementation of digital projects as assigned by senior staff.

Performs simple arrangement and description work for digital collection materials. Applies written guidelines to assess the correctness of metadata and makes corrections as needed.

Identifies duplicate content and inconsistencies. Copies records when needed. Creates new metadata according to documented procedures as needed.

Consults with higher-level staff on a regular basis when correcting or altering existing content or metadata.

Applies knowledge of automated tools and services used in the management of digital content.

Employs a limited range of software applications in support of the lifecycle management and use of digital collections within the custody of the unit.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.