CDL: Digital Collection Development Librarian - University of Calgary

Subject: Digital Collection Development Librarian - University of Calgary
From: Linwood DeLong <linwood.delong_at_uwinnipeg.ca>

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 predominantlyprint 
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.