Position Posting

[Bell, Betty]

> Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington
>  Assistant Director for Projects and Services
>  Digital Library Program
> 
> 
> The Indiana University Libraries are one of the leading academic research
> library systems in North America, providing strong collections, quality
> service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of
> information technologies. The university community includes approximately
> 92,000 students and 4,600 faculty on eight campuses. The IU Libraries
> consist of 20 libraries on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in
> Indianapolis, and a library at each of the six campuses across the state. 
> 
> The Bloomington campus, located in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana,
> has a student enrollment of 36,000 and faculty numbering 1,600. The
> Bloomington libraries house over five million cataloged volumes and other
> extensive and diverse collections that include manuscripts, photographs,
> music, sound recordings, film, and electronic media. The IU Libraries are
> active members of regional and national associations and consortia,
> including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the Association of
> Research Libraries' SPARC project, Digital Library Federation, the Center
> for Research Libraries, and the Research Libraries Group. 
> 
> The Indiana University Digital Library Program (DLP) is dedicated to the
> selection, production, and maintenance of a wide range of high-quality
> networked resources for scholars and students at Indiana University and
> elsewhere.  The Digital Library Program is a collaborative effort of the
> Indiana University Libraries, The Office of the Vice President for
> Information Technology, and the School of Library and Information Science.
> This collaboration capitalizes on the institutional capabilities of this
> university, focusing university resources on digital library projects that
> support the teaching and research of IU faculty, support the learning and
> research of IU students, and foster research about the digital library.
> Further information about the Digital Library Program is available at
> <http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/>.
> 
> RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for coordinating projects and services of
> the Digital Library Program throughout the IU system. Assists the Director
> with budgeting for the DLP, including the preparation of budgets and
> monitoring them throughout the year.  Oversees planning activities for
> Digital Library Program.  Develops digital library projects and identifies
> funding for them, both internally and externally.  Writes grant proposals
> for Digital Library Program projects and contributes to proposals that
> have a digital library component developed by other administrative units.
> Coordinates the activities of Digital Library Program project managers.
> Supervises the Digital Media Specialist and Digital Media and Image Center
> (DMIC).  Oversees metadata activities in the DLP, working with Technical
> Services and DLP staff.  Works with the Head of LETRS (Library Electronic
> Text Resource Service) to coordinate projects involving electronic text.
> Plans and implements informational and educational programs for Indiana
> University staff on digital library topics.  Coordinates the development
> of the Digital Library Program web site and project web sites.
> 
> QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS or MIS from an ALA-accredited library school or
> comparable experience.   Experience in an academic research library
> required.  Experience writing grants.  Experience planning and
> implementing digitization projects and other digital library projects.
> Supervisory experience preferred.  HTML experience required; other
> technology experience strongly desired, including some of the following:
> SGML/XML, work with metadata, digital imaging, digital audio/video, and
> computer programming.  Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative
> environment is required.   Degree or coursework in educational technology
> or a related discipline helpful. 
> 
> SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive
> dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track
> academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves.
> Benefits include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF
> retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and
> sick leave. 
> 
> TO APPLY: Send letter of application, professional vita, and the names,
> addresses, and phone numbers of four references to: 
> 
> Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Libraries Human Resources Officer
> Indiana University Libraries
> Main Library C-201A
> 1320 E. Tenth Street
> Bloomington, IN 47405-3907
> 812-855-8196; Fax: 812-855-2576; e-mail: ycooperb at indiana.edu
> <mailto:ycooperb at indiana.edu>
> 
> Review of applications will begin November 20, 2000 and continue until the
> position is filled. 
> 
> For further information concerning Indiana University:
> <http://www.iub.edu>.
>  
> Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 
> 
> 
> 
> Betty Bell
> Libraries Human Resources
> Main Library C-201
> (812) 855-8196
>