Director of Bibliographic and Digital Services University of Richmond

The University of Richmond (http://www.richmond.edu), a nationally ranked
liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and
graduate programs through its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business,
Leadership Studies, Law and Continuing Studies with approximately 3,000
undergraduate students, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Director of Bibliographic and Digital Services (BDS).

Boatwright Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic and outgoing leader who
will provide strategic planning and advocacy for the organization and
overall success of BDS. This position directs a staff of five librarians and
eight support staff in providing digital library services, collection
development, acquisitions, cataloging, serials and electronic resource
management for the University of Richmond community. These operations
involve print & non-print media, licensed electronic resources, and digital
formats. The Director of BDS provides ongoing evaluation of these services,
develops new, sustainable services, and incorporates new technologies.

Ideal candidates will have a MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program; minimum 5
years experience with supervising full-time library staff; excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills; project
management experience; grant writing ability; demonstrated knowledge of
metadata schemas, digital repository architecture, digital object standards,
and related technologies; awareness of best practices in acquisitions,
cataloging, serials management, and digital services; ability to collaborate
effectively with the University of Richmond community; dedication to
high-quality customer service.

To review complete job description and to apply visit http://www.urjobs.org.
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