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Coordinator for Virtual Services, Assistant/Associate Professor, Library, 54013
Job Description or Duties:
The
Coordinator for Virtual Library Services, manages a unit responsible for the
Integrated Library System (currently III, Sierra) Institutional Repository, Workstation Support, Copyright, Electronic Resources, Web Services, Open Educational Resources and
Library Marketing. The Coordinator for Virtual Library Services provides leadership and guidance on information technology issues and oversees the implementation,
management, supervision, operations, planning, security and continuity of the technology resources of the Library which provide access to an extensive range of online information resources. Direct areas of responsibility are the
Integrated Library System (ILS), Institutional Repository (IR), Workstation Support and Copyright. Supervisory responsibilities include the Librarian responsible
for Electronic Resources, Web Services, Open Educational Resources, and Library Marketing; the
Managerial Professional for (ILS) and the Workstation Support Specialist. The Coordinator
plays a key role in making the Library a campus technology leader. This is a twelve-month, tenure track appointment with assistant or associate professor rank,
depending upon experience. The Coordinator for Virtual Library Services reports to the Dean of the Library and, along with the Coordinator for User Services and the Coordinator for Collection Services, is a member of the Library Management Team.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent in library or information science.
At least two years of relevant experience in an academic library
with evidence of broad, in-depth knowledge, skills, and experience with technology.
At least two years of experience working with an Integrated Library System.
Evidence of successful supervision and management of full time library personnel. Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with an Institutional Repository. Strong understanding of issues related to Fair Use and Copyright. Experience with or understanding of Web Services
in an academic library, Electronic Resource Management and Workstation Support. Experience with or understanding of the issues involved with Open Educational Resources, and academic Library Marketing. Evidence of the ability to concurrently manage multiple
projects, administer systems, troubleshoot computing problems, plan and manage change in the library’s computing environment and act as liaison with other information technology professionals. Ability
to work collaboratively and collegially with library and campus colleagues. Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of cataloging principles and experience with metadata standards, such as MARC and RDA. Experience with one or more of the following: XML/XSLT, Apache, Linux, MySQL, and a programming language such
as PHP. Experience with digitizing and editing images, text, video, audio, and other formats and delivering them on the web. Ability to work toward achieving tenure and promotion.
Desire to work with a diverse student population. Ability to converse in a second language.
HOW TO APPLY: Application review begins November 2, 2016. For more information and to apply visit
http://unkemployment.unk.edu/. For more information about the position contact: Janet Wilke, 308-865-8546. For more information about the online application process contact: 308-865-8522 or
employment@unk.edu.
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benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement
Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA/CREF and Fidelity.
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