Digital Projects Coordinator

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is seeking an experienced digital projects coordinator in our Library to manage updates to our digital resources and in-house digitization program.

The Society's national headquarter complex includes the DAR Library, one of the nation's premier genealogical research centers, and is ranked as one of the most important national institutions based on the uniqueness of sources. Many thousands of volumes of genealogical compilations, record abstracts, and other materials such as family histories, cemetery record transcriptions, and Bible records are available only at the DAR Library.

This person will work with the other library staff to improve our patron services and help craft a long-term strategy to expand online access to the DAR library's collection.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops the DAR Library's online tools and reference outreach.
• Evaluates and advises on existing resources and plans for future additions to digital collections and infrastructure needs.
• Manages the intake, processing, cataloging, digitization and indexing of books, genealogical records, and other materials into the digital collections.
• Oversees Library digitization projects and manages metadata creation and maintenance.
• May perform digitization in-house but will also work with external vendors on projects.
• Assists researchers at the Reference Desk as needed.
• Tracks donations of materials.

Qualifications:

Education:

• MLS degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2-4 years of relevant library experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Relevant technical skills, including facility with metadata standards (e.g., MARC, EAD, Dublin Core), taxonomies, digital information management, and repository platforms.
• Background and/or experience in American genealogical research and sources preferable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a strong ability to adapt to specialized programs and databases.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills.

For more information about the DAR Library and other programs and activities please visit our website at www.dar.org.

Submission Requirements:

Only candidates that submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME outlining qualifications and skills for the position will be considered further.