antiword is a utility for converting Microsoft Word 2, 6, 7, 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003 to text, Postscript, and XML/DocBook. antiword is available under the GNU Public License and runs on pretty much every commonly available operating system. Note that the freshmeat page for antiword seems to be a bit more up to date than its main home page.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries has opened a search for a Digitization Librarian. Details and job description, along with procedures for application, are available here.
Digiwik is "designed to be a repository of digitization information for use by individuals, museums, libraries, researchers, and any other entities with digitization needs." Excellent!