[PADG:1331] position at UNC-Chapel Hill

[Andrew Hart <ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The following vacancy announcement appeared in print and in a number of
discussion lists related to digital libraries.  Many PADG-L readers may
also find it of interest.  Review of applications for this position will
begin on May 28, 2001 but applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.  Please address applications to the Director of
Library Personnel as noted below.
Andy Hart

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

POSITION: Director of Library Digital Publishing

AVAILABLE: July 1, 2001

DESCRIPTION

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a creative,
dynamic, technically competent, and committed professional to serve as
the Director of Library Digital Publishing in the Academic Affairs
Library.  The Director will lead initiatives to expand the library?s
programs for digital publishing.

  The Director of Library Digital Publishing will be responsible for
articulating a vision for digital publishing to make collections
available for the advancement of teaching and research. Working with
faculty, curators, and librarians, the Director will develop the
intellectual framework for library digital publishing, create policies
that realize publishing objectives, and implement programs for the
selection and evaluation of resources.  The Director will coordinate
library-wide digital publishing and oversee library digital publishing
projects, including Documenting the American South.

The Director of Library Digital Publishing will serve as the digital
publishing representative.  The Director will promote awareness of
library digital publishing, provide consultation to librarians involved
in library digital publishing, and will establish collaborative
relationships with faculty, students, and professional groups to further
the library program. The Director will engage in professional
development, scholarship and service to the profession, with a
commitment to continuing professional growth and development.

The Director will seek external support for digital publishing programs
through grants and gifts, working collaboratively with the Library?s
development officers, administrators, curators, selectors, and other
university departments and faculty.

  The Director of Library Digital Publishing reports to the Associate
Provost for University Libraries through the Deputy University Librarian
and provides supervision for 2 full time librarians.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library Science or an
advanced degree in a relevant subject area and three (3) years of
increasing professional responsibility. Leadership skills confirmed by
prior success in relevant and complex project management, development of
new programs and initiatives, and management of staff and team
leadership. Substantial knowledge of digital library technologies,
standards and best practices in the digital library, and ability to
articulate a vision for library digitization to promote digital library
publishing projects in a
 research library environment.  A demonstrated broad knowledge of and
experience with academic and research library collection issues and of
the trends and issues confronting higher education in today?s rapidly
changing environment.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage time, set
priorities, manage projects, and work under pressure.  Creative problem
solving skills, strong analytical skills, and ability to negotiate
solutions with diverse groups. Knowledge of how people use information
and how its effective organization and appropriate content can
facilitate scholarly research.  Excellent communication skills, both
oral and written, a proven service orientation, and a willingness to
share expertise.

Preferred: A record of significant participation at the national level
in organizations addressing digital publishing and/or electronic
information issues. Familiarity with library and information standards
(XML/SGML/TEI/EAD) and practices, archival imaging and other media
standards. Experience in donor relations, grant writing, and in budget
management.


THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university.  UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000
students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66
fields; and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes.  The
Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center
for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN)
and SOLINET.

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work
in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are
each less than a half day?s drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment with a minimum
salary of $50,000.  Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave,
and State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.  Librarians are members of the
general faculty.


DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2001.  Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

TO APPLY

Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Director of Library Digital Publishing
Mari E. Marsh, Director of Library Personnel
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900, 206 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890