Since the Archive and Preservation fields often coincide
with digital projects and digital collections, I thought this job position might
be of interest to some subscribers. Amanda Langendoerfer Special Collections Librarian/Archivist Pickler Memorial Library Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 ------- Digital Projects Librarian, Pickler Memorial Library,
Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) http://hr.truman.edu/jobs/postings/digital_librarian.asp Responsibilities: The successful candidate will build and maintain digital
collections supporting the University’s mission and curriculum.
Responsibilities include working with librarians and the campus community to
identify opportunities for digital collection to meet information needs;
identifying, evaluating, and implementing appropriate software and hardware for
digital collections; identifying and implementing appropriate metadata
standards; writing and maintaining policies and procedures relating to digital
collections; marketing digital collections to the campus community; serving on
Library and University committees; assisting at the reference desk; and other
duties as assigned. This position would also have the opportunity to assist
with traditional collection development. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Education: ALA accredited MLS Experience: Working experience with digital collections
in a library setting. Skills: Familiarity with issues and trends in digital
collection management and related technologies; knowledge of metadata standards
including MARC, LCSH, and emerging metadata standards; knowledge of digital
capture standards; demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills; flexibility in an environment of rapid change. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with integrated library systems; working
experience with digital collection management systems; familiarity with
intellectual property issues. Pickler Memorial Library is a member of MOBIUS, a
Missouri consortium of sixty academic and two public libraries that is
committed to serving Missouri citizens through the sharing of library systems
and resources. To Apply: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Candidates
should submit a letter of application and resume; both undergraduate and
graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at
least three references to: Search Committee for Digital Projects Librarian Pickler
Memorial Library Truman State University 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO 63501 Materials may be submitted electronically to: wcagle@xxxxxxxxxx. Posted: May 20, 2009. Review of applications will begin June 19, 2009. This position
will remain open until filled. |