Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization

Penn State University(3 months ago)

University Park, PAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$49,700 - $69,551 (estimated)University Libraries

About this role

Penn State University Libraries is hiring a Head of Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization (PCD), a tenure-line faculty librarian role reporting to the Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections and Digital Strategies. The position leads the Preservation, Conservation, and Digitization department and the state-of-the-art Conservation Centre, ensuring long-term accessibility of physical and digital collections. The role is intended to be filled at the Associate Librarian or Librarian rank, with potential appointment as the Judith O. Sieg Chair depending on qualifications.

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Required Skills

Preservation
Conservation
Digitization
Strategic Leadership
People Management
Budgeting
Resource Management
Technology Planning
Policy Development
Outreach

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Qualifications

Graduate Degree
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

About Penn State University

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Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.

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