Job posting: Digital Projects Librarian

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Digital Projects Librarian
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 
Application
Due: Open Until Filled 
Type: Full Time 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting
to the Head, Web and Digitization Services, the Digital Projects Librarian
will provide leadership for the development, design, deployment, and support
of digitization and digital projects resources and services; collaborate with
major external clients and partners to develop shared resources in support
of the UNLV Libraries’ mission and strategic direction; perform outreach
and communicate information about the Libraries’ digitization and digital
projects with the UNLV community; assist in the identification and writing
of grant proposals geared towards the creation of digitization and digital
projects that focus on the unique resources of the UNLV Libraries; and be
the UNLV Libraries’ and the department’s expert on the use and maintenance
of the CONTENTdm image content management software product. This person will
also assist in developing and writing internal workflows, policies, and procedures;
monitor professional trends in assigned areas and make recommendations in
these areas; communicate positively and effectively with unit management and
unit colleagues, with colleagues in other units, and with UNLV community contacts;
apply critical thinking skills for successful problem solving; maintain a
focused, customer service orientation; and demonstrate the ability to work
independently as well as promote a positive team environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS


REQUIRED: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, 4 years minimum
experience working with digitization/digital projects; proven record of success
working in a team environment; demonstrated working knowledge of the CONTENTdm
product; experience with web page creation; working knowledge of XML, HTML,
and other web-related markup languages; experience with metadata management,
specifically Dublin Core; working knowledge of a variety of image file formats
and various popular software products (Adobe Photoshop, PDF, jpg, giff, etc.);
experience with OCR applications.

PREFERRED: Working knowledge of one or
more scripting languages (PHP, CGI, etc); demonstrated ability to manage technical
projects; relational database design and implementation; grant writing experience;
experience working in the academic library environment.

SALARY RANGE


This is a tenure-track, twelve-month academic faculty position at a Rank
III Level (equivalent to an Associate Professor). Position is contingent upon
funding. Funding for this position begins July 1, 2005. Salary is competitive
and contingent on labor market, not less than $51,390. For more information,
see the UNLV Human Resources web page at: http://hr.unlv.edu. 

APPLICATION
DETAILS

Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover
letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional
references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications
and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants
based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.
Review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed
to Kyle Felker, Digital Projects Librarian Search Committee Chair, and are
to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For
assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact Bob Sitts at (702)
895-1655 or email hrsearch at ccmail.nevada.edu. 

UNLV is an Affirmative Action
/ Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through
diversity.