Job Opening Title:
Digital Collections Manager
Name of Employer:
Mid-Continent Public Library (Midwest Genealogy Center)
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Independence, MO
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Digital Humanities, Museum Studies, or a related field.
Years of experience required:
3
Salary Range:
$70,304 – $79,269
Job Opening URL:
https://www.mymcpl.org/about/work-with-us/current-openings
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) and the Midwest Genealogy Center (MGC) are launching an ambitious new initiative to reimagine how personal and community histories are preserved, interpreted, and shared in the digital age. Central to this initiative is the Digital Collections Manager, who will combine strategic planning with hands-on execution to build and grow MGC’s new digitization department. Though based at MGC, this role is designed to create a digital presence that serves not only genealogists and researchers but also the broader public, enhancing MCPL’s leadership in digital access and historical engagement.
This is a unique opportunity to develop a program from the ground up, one that blends digital preservation and curation with creative public engagement and cutting-edge technology. The Digital Collections Manager will lead the creation of digital collections, oversee digitization initiatives, and implement sustainable workflows, systems, and policies that ensure long-term access, discoverability, and community relevance.
The position requires technical expertise in digital archiving, metadata standards, and library systems, as well as an understanding of digital storytelling and inclusive community engagement. It also involves the exploration and application of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, interactive platforms, and immersive tools, to expand access, elevate underrepresented voices, and create virtual exhibitions that share newly curated collections in compelling and innovative ways. These efforts support MCPL’s broader goal of connecting people to history through both personal and collective narratives.
The Digital Collections Manager plays a central role in shaping MCPL’s evolving digital presence. The position requires the ability to balance creativity with structure, long-term strategy with day-to-day implementation, and innovation with sustainability to ensure that historical collections and community stories are preserved, accessible, and impactful for future generations.
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