Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 11:32:12 -0500 From: acqnews@DRAKE.EDU Subject: Positions Available -- Drake University, Cowles Library MULTIPLE VACANCIES - Drake University, Cowles Library Please excuse cross postings. We are augmenting our staff team for the development of digital library services and wish to post two vacancies; one tenure-track faculty position and one staff position. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIGITAL PROJECTS LIBRARIAN (Faculty, Tenure-Track) Drake University's Cowles Library is seeking to recruit a Digital Projects Librarian. "The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation." The individual in this position will be a member of the newly formed Digital Library and Teaching unit of the library. The mission of this unit is to continue the deployment of advanced digital content, access tools, and to further the collaboration with the teaching faculty to advance student-learning outcomes. This effort is supported by income from an information technology fee, and represents an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to participate in the development and growth of a dynamic 21st century library service. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position undertakes the production, creation, and maintenance of the unique collections and services of the Drake Digital Repository (DDR). The individual in this position will work closely with the Digital Content Coordinator on developing and sustaining collaborations with the teaching faculty, and other parties that might be involved in the creation of digital content. This position entails coordinating processes and technical aspects of production workflow necessary to bring digital projects to completion. Representative duties include: coordinating technical support for the DDR and its web presence; coordinating training and documentation for the DDR; recommending metadata standards; spearheading marketing efforts; analyzing library's electronic database subscriptions; and serving as a librarian liaison for specified subject areas. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; familiarity with the digital library environment, which includes database architecture, metadata standards and web delivery of information; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects. Preferred: Previous experience in a digital environment (library, museum); working experience with OAI/PMH standards; familiarity with digital archival methodology, and best practices, intellectual library property/copyright issues, and usability assessment of digital collections; record of professional involvement and productivity. SALARY/RANK: Faculty appointment; rank and salary (beginning in mid-40's) commensurate with qualifications and experience. AVAILABLE: Review of applications will begin November 1st, and continue until an appointment is made. APPLICATION PROCESS: Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A full position description is available at http://www.drake.edu/lib/job.html. Applications may be submitted electronically to: cowles.administration@drake.edu and should include a letter addressing position qualifications, along with a complete vitae, and contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three references to: Teri Koch, Chair, Search Committee Cowles Library Drake University 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa, 50311 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEB DEVELOPER (Full-time Staff, Exempt) RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual in this position will be primarily responsible for managing (updating, maintaining, design, development, evaluation) the Cowles library's web presence. He/she will work with (Electronic Resources Selection Committee, Digital Content Coordinator, Digital Projects Librarian, Digital Media Specialist, and others) to coordinate overall web development, and will work with ERSC in areas such as recommending and implementing appropriate software such as link resolvers & checkers, and search federators. Complete listing of job responsibilities included in full position description (see below). QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree. More complete listing included in full position description (see below). SALARY: Salary (beginning in mid-30's) commensurate with qualifications and experience. AVAILABLE: Review of applications will begin October 1st, and continue until an appointment is made. APPLICATION PROCESS: Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A full position description is available at http://www.drake.edu/lib/job.html. Applications may be submitted electronically to: cowles.administration@drake.edu and should include a letter addressing position qualifications, along with a complete vitae, and contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three references to: Teri Koch, Chair, Search Committee Cowles Library Drake University 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa, 50311
