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Subject: Position Posting--Librarian for Digital Collections
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:56:51 -0500
From: Sears, Suzanne <[log in to unmask]>
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LIBRARIAN FOR DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Librarian for Digital Collections (Librarian II) is responsible for creating and maintaining the Government Documents digital collection initiatives, including the Congressional Research Service Reports Archive and the CyberCemetery. The librarian will participate in departmental reference activities and in outreach and marketing opportunities to support the Federal and State Depository Library Programs. This position will work closely with the Libraries' Digital Projects Unit. This position is responsible for the supervision of one student assistant and reports to the Head of the Government Documents Department.
SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Creation and Management of Digital Collections:
* Supervise the work of student assistants and other departmental staff when participating in digital initiatives, and as needed.
* Collaborates with the Department Head and the Head of the Digital Projects Unit to initiate and manage partnerships with state and federal agencies to provide permanent public access to government information.
* Identify and capture content for the CRS Reports Archive and the CyberCemetery.
* Identify and implement new features or content for existing digital collections.
* Create metadata for departmental digital objects.
* Review existing workflows for departmental digital initiatives to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and document them.
* Serve as Curator for the NDIIPP Web at Risk project.
* Market existing digital collections.
* Identifies emerging technologies appropriate for use in a digital library setting.
Other Departmental Responsibilities:
* Design promotional graphics/materials for the department as-needed.
* Maintain and create web pages based on departmental needs.
* Participate in departmental outreach activities.
* Hold bibliographic instruction sessions as requested.
Scholarly and Professional Responsibilities:
* Is active professionally and contributes to the developments in the field
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's Degree in Library Science or Master's in Library and Information Sciences degree from an ALA-accredited program.
* 2 years professional academic library work experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of basic PC applications including MS Office.
* Demonstrate effective communication skills
* Evidence of participation in professional organizations appropriate to the level of appointment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with graphic design and related software applications.
* Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
* Experience with web page development.
* Experience using Dublin Core or other metadata scheme.
* Experience with government information.
* Experience providing reference services, including within a virtual environment.
* Experience with collection development.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2008. Salary is commensurate with experience, $42,000 minimum at Rank of Librarian II.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a letter of application, vita, and names, addresses (e-mail address helpful if available), and phone numbers of three professional references to Suzanne Sears<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, Chair, Librarian for Digital Collections Search Committee, UNT Libraries Administrative Offices, P. O. Box 305190, Denton, TX 76203-5190.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to diversity in its educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
Suzanne Sears
Head, Government Documents Department
University of North Texas Libraries
P.O. Box 305190
Denton, Texas 76203-5190
(940) 565-2868
http://www.library.unt.edu/govinfo/
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