Technical Project Manager to oversee the world’s largest digital automotive library

*Background*

The Revs Institute, a 501c3 not-for-profit educational foundation, based
at the Collier Collection in Naples, FL, has partnered with the Stanford
University Libraries to digitize, archive and publish online one of the
world’s largest collections of materials related to automotive history.
The Revs Institute library collection consists of nearly two million
items, and includes photographs, books, journals, paper archives,
promotional material, realia and more. The Revs Institute intends to
scan as high quality images a large portion of the archive by
establishing on-site scanning capabilities as well as working with
third-party scanning vendors. The Stanford University Libraries will
archive the scanned materials and build an online digital library to
make the collection accessible.

*Position Summary*

The Revs Institute is seeking a technical Project Manager to oversee the
development of the world’s largest digital library of materials related
to automotive history. Qualified applicants should have strong project
management skills, and experience with mass digitization and digital
archiving. Applicants are encouraged from a variety of backgrounds,
including but not limited to libraries, museums, archives, online
publishing, digital photography, commercial scanning and information
technology fields.

This position is an exciting opportunity for a technical Project Manager
with knowledge, interest and enthusiasm for the historical significance
of the automobile.

This is a 4 year, fixed term position and will require some travel
outside Florida.

*Tasks & Responsibilities*

The Digital Library Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating
all activities at the Naples, FL – based Revs Institute related to this
project. Specific tasks and responsibilities will include:

* Hiring and supervising staff. The Project Manager will hire and
supervise new staff to prepare collections for scanning, operate
scanning equipment, perform quality control of project outputs and
catalog digitized materials. The Project Manager will coordinate the
daily activities of all project staff.

* Establishing and overseeing onsite scanning operations. The Project
Manager will work with the Stanford University Libraries to establish
scanning capabilities onsite at the Revs Institute in Naples, FL. This
will include selecting, purchasing and installing scanning equipment and
software, and designing operational and quality control workflows to
digitize a variety of material types. This also includes the creation
and use of tracking systems to coordinate digitization work. Once
established, the Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations
of the scanning lab.

* Coordinating with scanning vendors. The Project Manager will manage
the Revs Institute’s relationship with scanning vendors that will
digitize portions of the collection. The Project Manager will write and
distribute requests for proposals (RFP), and will lead the process of
selecting vendors. After vendors are selected, the Project Manager will
coordinate offsite scanning activities, including preparation of
materials to be sent to the vendor, shipping of materials, receipt and
quality control of digital files produced by the vendor, and general
oversight of the contract progress.

* Maintaining project plans, and tracking and reporting on project
status. The Project Manager will maintain detailed project plans, and
set and track milestones. The Project Manager will be responsible for
detailed project documentation, including regular status reports.

* Project communication. The Project Manager will facilitate all
communication with other Revs Institute staff members, and external
project partners. This includes scheduling and facilitating meetings
and conference calls, maintaining active email correspondence related to
the project, and contributing to project related blogs, wikis and
websites. The Project Manager will work closely with the Revs Institute
Librarian. The Project Manager will also be the key liaison between the
Revs Institute in Naples, FL and the project team at the Stanford
University Libraries.

*Knowledge and Skills*

* Demonstrated technical project organizational and management skills in
complex environments, including ability to create and implement project
plans and schedules, develop system design documents, establish high
performance standards, and deliver quality results.

* Technical knowledge and skills in the area of photography and digital
imaging, including but not limited to studio setup and the operation of
digital cameras and scanners.

* Proficiency with a variety of imaging software and imaging systems.

* Sufficient computer systems, storage and networking knowledge to
implement and manage imaging systems in a heterogeneous hardware and
software environment.

* Familiarity with metadata standards for library materials.

* Familiarity with principles and standards related to providing online
access to and long-term preservation of digitized content.

* Understanding of preservation issues involved in reformatting print
materials. Specifically training and experience handling rare and
fragile special collections materials during the scanning process.

* Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal skills, with an ability to
work with all levels of staff, vendors and consultants.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

* Demonstrated ability to meet schedules and deadlines.

* Highly organized and detail-oriented.

* Experience working in a large archival or library digitization project
desirable.

Interested applicants, please submit resume and cover letter to: Jayme
Moore - jmoore@chmotorcars.com (fax) 239-643-7167