Job opportunity: Digital Services Librarian
Pierce, Bethany (Library) 19 Feb 2009 19:19 UTC
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Digital Services Librarian--Bridgewater State College
Description:
This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track position.
Rank is commensurate with experience.
This is an Exempt Position that falls within the MSCA Union (Massachusetts State College Association).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with librarians, faculty, staff, administrators and others to design, develop, deploy and provide ongoing maintenance for the Library's digital publishing initiatives. The Digital Services Librarian will investigate, evaluate and recommend appropriate digital collection management software products and/or systems, oversee and participate in their implementation, and provide training in their use. The Digital Services Librarians will develop written workflows, policies and procedures to bring digitization projects to fruition; assist in writing grant applications to fund digitization projects; monitor professional trends, communicate positively and effectively with colleagues within and outside the Library; maintain a positive, focused customer service orientation; and apply critical and creative thinking skills to resolve problems successfully in a collegial, team-based environment. The Digital Services Librarian will represent the College and the Library in statewide and regional digitization projects, seek opportunities for participating in collaborative projects and programs; and perform other duties as assigned, which may include but not be limited to collection development responsibilities and reference services.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution; three years minimum experience, preferably in an academic library.
Preferred qualifications:
Wide familiarity with the deployment and management of digital libraries; demonstrated familiarity with metadata standards and schema; experience with webpage design and creation; working knowledge of scripting languages (HTML, XML or other mark-up languages); working knowledge of multimedia file formats, various popular open source and/or software products (Adobe Suite, Macromedia Suite, etc.), and OCR applications; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to build partnerships; demonstrated sense of both the potentials and pitfalls of technology. A second advanced degree (master's or doctorate) is required for promotion above the rank of Associate Librarian.
Salary:
Pay rate based upon experience and education.
Deadline:
Position is open until filled.
TO APPLY:
Please apply online at
http://www.bridgew.edu/HR/JobList/
Applicants should attach the following documents
to their online application:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-Writing Sample