We are extending/reopening our search for the position of Digital
Collections/Government Documents Librarian. Could you please post this to
the listserv.
I am sending it in the body of this email as well as an attachment.
Thank you,
Lynn Haggard
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS and GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN
(Search reopened)
Position available: September 1, 2007 or until filled.
Rank and Salary: This is a non tenure track position. Salary is $36,000.
Job description:
The Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) will
have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage
the Library's digital and government documents collections under the
direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. The candidate should be
self-motivated, service-oriented, and interested in applying information
technology to library services. This position includes some night and
weekend shifts.
Digital Collection Responsibilities:
Work with technical staff, librarians, the university community and
local/regional entities in the identification of materials to be
transferred to digital media
Coordinate workflow for digitizing and cataloging digital collections
Catalog and assign metadata to digital materials
Identify external funding sources and participate in grant writing
Apply current digital library community benchmarks, best practices,
and standards where appropriate
Consult with campus legal office on copyright, licensing and rights
management issues related to digital collections
Provide copyright, intellectual property and rights management
consultation for faculty
Consult with faculty and other producers of digital media for the
creation of a digital libraries and digital repositories
Identify digital information trends/planning for the future
Government Documents Collection Responsibilities
Administer and promote use of the collection
Coordinate and resolve problems related to the classification,
processing and cataloging of state, national and international
government documents and Marcive files
Promote use of the collection through Library Instruction, reference
work, and by publicizing documents that support the FHSU curriculum
Maintain online access to documents through the library's website and
online catalog
Serve as the Government Documents bibliographer and Library Liaison
to one or more academic departments
Support the teaching, learning and research needs of Fort Hays State
University faculty and students through reference and instruction in
both digital collections and government documents
Prepare reports required by the Federal Depository Library Program
Keep abreast of current policies and issues affecting the Depository,
libraries, GPO and the LPS Program
Qualifications:
Required: A master’s degree in library or information science from an
ALA-accredited institution, or coursework towards this degree. Knowledge
of current trends in digital library development, digitization standards,
long-term management and preservation, and rights management issues
relating to digital materials. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in
a team environment, both independently and collaboratively. Strong
commitment to customer service, excellent interpersonal skills, and
effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated
organizational ability and problem-solving skills. Interest in and
potential for establishing a record of professional achievement and service
to faculty and students.
Ability to manage project teams and a broad range of tasks in response to
varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints.
Ability to maintain a systematic perspective. Ability to interact
effectively with a broad variety of people within the library, the
university, the community, and with peers from other institutions on
collaborative initiatives.
Preferred: Experience or coursework in government documents management
and instruction. Demonstrated aptitude for and interest in project planning
and management, technical services, electronic resource management, or
related areas. Experience in using bibliographic utilities, such as OCLC;
integrated Library systems, particularly the Ex Libris Voyager system;
content management systems such as CONTENTdm, and metadata protocols.
Fort Hays State University:
Fort Hays State University is a thriving liberal and applied arts,
state-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 9,000 students.
It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in many fields and provides a
wide variety of cultural and intellectual resources, not only for its
faculty, staff and students, but for the western Kansas region and beyond.
Fort Hays State occupies the southwest corner of Hays, KS, a city of about
20,000 people located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate
70. The city and its people make their living from a wide spectrum of
industries – agriculture, education, light manufacturing, medical care,
oil, retail and technology.
Fort Hays State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on
the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam
era veteran status or special disabled veteran status in its programs and
activities.
Electronic submissions are encouraged.
Send Cover Letter, Resume, Copy of transcripts, and 3 Letters of Reference
to:
Lynn Haggard, Chair Search Committee
Forsyth Library
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, Ks. 67601
Phone: 785-628-5566
Email: lhaggard@fhsu.edu
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2007 and continue until the
position is filled. This ad is paid for by Fort Hays State University.
Lynn Haggard
Public Services Coordinator
Forsyth Library
Ft. Hays State University
600 Park St.
Hays, KS. 67601
phone: 785-628-5566
fax: 785-628-4096
email: lhaggard@fhsu.edu
