Posting for Digital Collection Development Librarian (University of Calgary)

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Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:59:02 -0500
From: Andrew Waller (univ. of Calgary) <waller_at_ucalgary.ca>
Subject: Posting for Digital Collection Development Librarian 
(University of Calgary)


DIGITAL COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN
LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

Libraries and Cultural Resources, at the University of Calgary, invites 
applications for the
position of Digital Collection Development Librarian. This is a 
full-time tenure track academic
position, with an anticipated start date of May 2008.

This newly-created position includes a novel combination of 
responsibilities aimed at ensuring
the development of a digital collection that delivers content and 
functionality and plays a critical
role in supporting the implementation of the Taylor Family Digital Library.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Collections Services, and working within a 
collaborative environment,
the Digital Collection Development Librarian will assist in researching, 
recommending, planning,
and implementing new procedures and policies to support the development 
of an integrated
digital collection. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of 
Technical Services and
Digital Access in the development of evaluation strategies and plans for 
improving access to
digital collections, as well as provide expertise to other areas across 
Libraries and Cultural
Resources who are carrying out evaluation work.

Responsibilities include:

· Establishing a strategy for the transition from a predominantly print 
book acquisition
practice to a digital-preferred model

· Investigating and assessing elements of the digital library, including 
content, functionality,
technological support, and long-term preservation and stability, in 
order to create an approach
that focuses upon the curatorial aspects of collections in addition to 
content

· Developing ongoing evaluation practices which, in addition to 
traditional collection
assessment techniques, will focus on user analysis and the development 
of functional criteria for
digital collections

· Building the e-book collection through active investigation of new 
book technology, such
as print on demand, mass digitization, etc.

· Planning a sustainable print/electronic strategy that meets user needs

· Collaborating with Technical Services in workflow changes in order to 
increase efficiencies
and improve access to the collections

· Anticipating future trends in an evolving digital environment, while 
maintaining current
awareness of national and international developments that affect 
collection development, license
negotiation, rights management and preservation standards.

As this is an academic staff position, participation in scholarship, 
teaching, and service is expected.


Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited 
program in librarianship
or recognized equivalent

· Minimum of three years of professional experience in an academic 
research library

· Demonstrated experience with the development of electronic collections 
in support of
scholarly pursuits

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Proven success in project management

· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a variety of 
groups in
collaborative and cooperative situations

· Expertise in using Excel and other assessment software

· Commitment to professional development and service.


Desired Qualifications

· Knowledge of collection analysis principles and tools

· Knowledge of collection development and management strategies, as well as
familiarity with emerging trends with collection selection tools and 
processes

· Knowledge of the principles, standards, and technological framework 
for digital
preservation, as well as basic preservation of legacy collections

· Knowledge of, and facility with, emerging technologies as applied to 
collection
development, evaluation, and presentation.


Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, at the Assistant or 
Associate Librarian level.
For salary and benefits information refer to the website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/HR/academic/salaries.html


Application Procedure

Please submit a letter of application addressing background and 
experience relevant to the position,
a current curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers 
and email addresses of
three current professional references to:

Mary McConnell
Associate University Librarian for Planning and Administration
Libraries and Cultural Resources
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-3725
Fax: 403-282-1218
email: iracadem_at_ucalgary.ca

Consideration of applications will begin after March 31, 2008 and will 
continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given
priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages 
diversity.

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