Subject: Position Announcement - Digital Services Librarian (Massachusetts)
From: "St. Aubin, Kendra" <KStaubin_at_bridgew.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:18:08 -0500
Digital Services Librarian, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater MA
QUAL: Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an
ALA-accredited institution; three years minimum experience, preferably
in an academic library.
Preferred Qualifications:
Wide familiarity with the deployment and management of digital
libraries; demonstrated familiarity with metadata standards and schema;
experience with webpage design and creation; working knowledge of
scripting languages (HTML, XML or other mark-up languages); working
knowledge of multimedia file formats, various popular open source and/or
software products (Adobe Suite, Macromedia Suite, etc.), and OCR
applications; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to build
partnerships; demonstrated sense of both the potentials and pitfalls of
technology. A second advanced degree (master's or doctorate) is required
for promotion above the rank of Associate Librarian.
DUTIES: This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track position. Rank
is commensurate with experience. This is an Exempt Position that falls
within the MSCA Union (Massachusetts State College Association).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with librarians,
faculty, staff, administrators and others to design, develop, deploy and
provide ongoing maintenance for the Library's digital publishing
initiatives. The Digital Services Librarian will investigate, evaluate
and recommend appropriate digital collection management software
products and/or systems, oversee and participate in their
implementation, and provide training in their use. The Digital Services
Librarians will develop written workflows, policies and procedures to
bring digitization projects to fruition; assist in writing grant
applications to fund digitization projects; monitor professional trends,
communicate positively and effectively with colleagues within and
outside the Library; maintain a positive, focused customer service
orientation; and apply critical and creative thinking skills to resolve
problems successfully in a collegial, team-based environment. The
Digital Services Librarian will represent the College and the Library in
statewide and regional digitization projects, seek opportunities for
participating in collaborative projects and programs; and perform other
duties as assigned, which may include but not be limited to collection
development responsibilities and reference services. Bridgewater State
College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which
actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce
SALARY: Pay rate based upon experience and education.
TO APPLY: Please apply online at http://www.bridgew.edu/HR/JobList/
Applicants should attach the following documents to their online
application:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-Writing Sample
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
Kendra St. Aubin
Head of Collection Development/Acquisition Services
The Clement C. Maxwell Library, Room 300
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel: 508-531-2035
Fax: 508-531-1702
e-mail: kstaubin_at_bridgew.edu
web: http://www.bridgew.edu
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Received on Tue Feb 24 2009 - 13:02:47 EST