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DIRECTOR OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, RICHMOND, VA
The University of Richmond (http://www.richmond.edu), a nationally
ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of
undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of Arts and
Sciences, Business, Leadership Studies, Law and Continuing Studies with
approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Director of Bibliographic and Digital
Services (BDS).
Boatwright Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic and outgoing leader
who will provide strategic planning and advocacy for the organization
and overall success of BDS. This position directs a staff of five
librarians and eight support staff in providing digital library
services, collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, serials and
electronic resource management for the University of Richmond community.
These operations involve print & non-print media, licensed electronic
resources, and digital formats. The Director of BDS provides ongoing
evaluation of these services, develops new, sustainable services, and
incorporates new technologies.
Ideal candidates will have a MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program;
minimum 5 years experience with supervising full-time library staff;
excellent communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills;
project management experience; grant writing ability; demonstrated
knowledge of metadata schemas, digital repository architecture, digital
object standards, and related technologies; awareness of best practices
in acquisitions, cataloging, serials management, and digital services;
ability to collaborate effectively with the University of Richmond
community; dedication to high-quality customer service.
To review complete job description and to apply visit
http://www.urjobs.org. We value diversity in our employees and student
body. EOE.
Nancy Woodall
Head of Library Systems
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA 23173
Voice: 804.289-8853
FAX: 804-289-8757
mailto:nwoodall_at_richmond.edu
Nancy Woodall
Head of Library Systems
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA 23173
Voice: 804.289-8853
FAX: 804-289-8757
mailto:nwoodall_at_richmond.edu
Received on Tue Jul 01 2008 - 11:44:11 EDT