Posting for Digital Collection Development Librarian (U. of Calgary)

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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:48:24 -0500
From: Andrew Waller (U. of Calgary) <waller_at_ucalgary.ca>
Subject: Posting for Digital Collection Development Librarian (U. 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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