From: Karen Wilhoit <karen.wilhoit_at_wright.edu>
Wright State University Libraries seek an energetic and innovative
professional to serve as the head of a newly-created department within the
University Libraries. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for
Collections, the Digital Services Department Head will have the opportunity
to define the role of this department and to guide the further development
of digital initiatives in the University Libraries and across the campus.
Head of Digital Services
Wright State University Libraries, Dayton, OH
The Head of Digital Services will participate in the creation of policies
and procedures for the production and management of digital content;
perform outreach and communicate information about the Libraries
digitization and digital projects; investigate preservation strategies;
assist in the identification and writing of grant proposals geared towards
the creation of digitization and digital projects; and participate in
software and hardware selection. This person will supervise staff and
student assistants responsible for digital production and will report to
the Associate University Librarian for Collections.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science (from an
ALA-accredited program), public history, computer science or related field;
minimum two years experience working with digital collections; experience
creating, capturing, and processing images in a variety of digital formats;
working knowledge of digital image file formats and software, such as Adobe
Photoshop, PDF, TIFF, WAV, etc.; knowledge of metadata standards, such as
Dublin Core, METS, EAD and TEI; experience with digital asset management
tools; working knowledge of XML, HTML, or other Web-related markup
languages; experience with web site design and organization; excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
For more
information:
<http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/jobopps/digitalserv.html>http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/jobopps/digitalserv.html.
Send letter of application, resume, and names of three current references
to: Ms. Chris Watson
(<mailto:chris.watson_at_wright.edu>chris.watson_at_wright.edu). Fullest
consideration will be given to applications received by March 1,
2006. AA/EEO Employer.
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Chris Watson, Director of Library Administrative & Computing Services
126 Dunbar Library
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435
PH: 937-775-2608 FAX: 937-775-4109
<mailto:chris.watson_at_wright.edu>chris.watson_at_wright.edu
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Karen H. Wilhoit
Associate University Librarian for Collections
Wright State University Libraries
126 Dunbar Library
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
Phone: 937-775-3039
Fax: 937-775-4109
Email: <mailto:karen.wilhoit_at_wright.edu>karen.wilhoit_at_wright.edu
Received on Tue Feb 14 2006 - 02:23:41 EST