Digital Projects Librarian, Auburn University (search extended)
Posted: December 16, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off[via http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/item.asp?ID=40246]
Job Title: Digital Projects Librarian
Organization: Auburn University
Location: Auburn, Alabama,
Description:
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Digital Projects Librarian
Auburn University Libraries
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/dean/docs/libjobs/faculty.html
Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier land-grant institutions. In the U.S. News & World Report – America’s Best Colleges 2009edition, Auburn was ranked 45th among public universities. Auburn is a high research activity institution, offering Bachelor’s, First Professional, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees. Auburn University enrolled24,137 students from all fifty states and nearly one hundred countries, including 19,812 undergraduates, 3,375 graduate students, and 950 first professional students (Fall 2007).
Auburn University invites applications for a twelve-month, tenure track position as Digital Projects Librarian within the Auburn University Libraries. This position is based in the Libraries’ Systems Department and reports to the director of library technology.
Under the leadership of the director of library technology, and working in consultation with other Library departments in accordance with the Libraries’ Strategic Plan, the Digital Projects Librarian will take the lead in coordinating the design, creation, and maintenance of the collections comprising the Auburn University Digital Library as well as other digital initiatives. The Digital Projects Librarian will work across Library departments to assess and develop appropriate standards, policies, and procedures for the Libraries’ digital projects and to ensure continued development and maintenance of the Libraries’ digital initiatives, which include projects with the Auburn University Special Collections & Archives Department, joint projects with other Auburn University departments and a library-sponsored digitization program. The Digital Projects Librarian will also represent the Libraries on projects with other institutions in Alabama and the southeast.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Project management for the Libraries’ digital initiatives, including drafting and maintaining policies and procedures; overseeing the production processes needed to maintain the Libraries’ digital collections; helping to train staff in basic digital library skills; ensuring compliance with standards and best practices for digital collections and digital preservation; collaborating with other librarians, including metadata librarians, to create new digital collections and enhance existing ones; overseeing the conversion of textual, image, audio, and video materials into digital form; keeping abreast of developments in digital librarianship, including new tools for the organization and display of digital materials; chairing and organizing meetings of the Libraries’ Digital Projects Working Group; working with university-wide faculty to incorporate digitization initiatives into their research, teaching and outreach activities; performing copyright research and due-diligence correspondence; serving on University committees as needed and representing the Libraries at the state, regional, and national levels; and grant writing.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program; familiarity with standards and best practices for digital library projects; experience working with Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, or other metadata standards, as well as controlled vocabularies (LCSH, AAT, etc.); working knowledge of CONTENTdm or a similar digital content-management software package; ability to draft and maintain clear documentation and policies for digital projects and programs; proven ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage multiple detail-oriented projects simultaneously in a collaborative faculty environment; commitment to creating and maintaining high-quality digital collections and exhibits that can be used for teaching, research and outreach.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Archival training demonstrated knowledge of rare and unique library materials; professional-level knowledge of and experience with copyright law and/or copyright compliance; experience planning, implementing, and/or maintaining an institutional repository (IR) using DSpace, Fedora, or another IR package; proven ability to design innovative library services using social software and Web 2.0 technologies; training and supervisory experience; grant-writing experience; second graduate degree in the humanities and social sciences, especially English, history, or a foreign language.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum salary $44,720 with appointment as Librarian II, higher with experience, or appointment as a Librarian III. Rank will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. Mandatory participation in State Teacher’s Retirement System; optional participation in other retirement plans; twenty days vacation/twelve days sick per year; health, life, dental and disability insurance.
APPLICATION: Application review process begins October 6, 2008, and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Complete application must include letter of interest, resume, names, mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three current references. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
APPLY TO: Linda Caudle, Executive Assistant & Business Manager, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University, AL 36849-5606; e-mail: caudlnm@auburn.edu.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Liaison Librarians (2 positions), Denison University
Posted: December 16, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off[via http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=12417]
[there are two relevant positions here: one as a liaison to fine arts, and another as a liaison to the humanities]
| POSITION INFORMATION | |
| Classification Title: | Administrative Staff |
| Position Title: | Liaison Librarian |
| FLSA: | Exempt (salaried) |
| Pay/Salary: | Low to mid $40s, depending on education and experience. |
| Pay Grade Level: | Administrative Staff |
| Position Type: | Administrative Staff |
| DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: | |
| Department: | Library |
| Contact(s): | Debra Andreadis Search Committee Chair |
| Contact Phone/Extension: | 740-587-5653 |
| Contact Email: | |
| Physical Demands: | |
| POSTING TEXT | |
| Basic Function: | Collaborate and partner with teaching faculty in the assigned division regarding campus-wide information literacy to determine instructional needs, methods, outcomes and collection development and management. Participate in normal activities of all University librarians. |
| Essential Job Functions: | Partner with a specific division of the college (Fine Arts, Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences) as the Liaison Librarian. Incumbent will spend a portion of her/his time in the division to assist in meeting instructional needs. Select and monitor library collections in all media in support of the assigned division in consultation with the Assistant Director for Collections and Scholarly Resources. Promote the use of information and technologies in research and teaching in consultation with the Assistant Director for Education and Research Services. Collaborate with teaching faculty in division to acquire and determine best use of information resources to enhance instructional methods and improve learning outcomes.
Participate in the normal activities of all librarians, including but not limited to general reference work including weekend and evening rotations, committee assignments, and basic and course-specific instruction. Perform collateral duties in library operations, such as digital-metadata control, technology support for library personnel, government information, First Year Studies program liaison, or library web page, depending upon skills and interests of the Liaison and the needs of the library. Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | REQUIRED
The successful candidate must exhibit a strong public service orientation, a commitment to service excellence, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to flourish in a rapidly changing environment. Must exhibit subject expertise in the area of the curriculum (Fine Arts, Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences) the Liaison Librarian is assigned, and achieve continuing growth in that subject expertise. Minimum Qualifications: 1.MLS, MLIS, or MIS from an ALA accredited program, completed or near completion, or equivalent masters degree in an information-related field 2. Demonstrated subject expertise/degree(s) for the liaison position applied for 3. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues 4. Strong competency in written and oral communication 5. Ability to manage projects and programs 6. Demonstrated ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines 7. Demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work, while grasping major trends and exhibiting creative thinking 8. Demonstrated ability to create effective web pages or willingness to learn |
| Preferred Qualifications: | PREFERRED
1.Second masters degree in a field relevant to the liaison position 2. Previous experience in libraries |
| Work Hours: | Vary, some nights and weekends in rotation required. |
| Posting Date: | 12-12-2008 |
| Closing Date: | 02-16-2009 |
| Optional Applicant Documents: | |
| Required Applicant Documents: | Resume Cover Letter Other Document 1 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please list three professional references with full contact information, including an email address, in the required “Other Document 1″.
Additionally, semi-finalists will be required to submit writing samples. |
| Search Type: | External (open to all applicants) |
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