[Web4lib] Position Announcement-San Diego State Library

[AdminOps]

Digital Collections Librarian


The San Diego State University Library and Information Access seeks 
applications and nominations for an innovative, dynamic Digital Collections 
Librarian.  The successful candidate will provide campus leadership to 
expand access and promote the Library’s digital collections and will also 
engage in broader national and international dialog about the development 
and use of digital collections.  The Digital Collections Librarian will 
create, integrate and ensure access to digitized information services and 
resources that support teaching, learning and research; manage standards 
usage and compliance; convert textual, image, audio and video materials 
into digital form and migrate digital resources into new formats.  In 
consultation and collaboration with the Associate Dean and the broader 
university community, the Digital Collections Librarian will develop 
policies and procedures for management of the digital intellectual output 
of SDSU and the digital conversion of library and archival 
collections.  The incumbent will also perform outreach, communicating 
progress and successes about the library’s digital initiatives to the 
university and the scholarly community at large, and explore external 
funding opportunities for digital library projects. The individual in this 
position reports to the Associate Dean.

Required Qualifications:
·         Knowledge of current and emerging digital library technology, 
including preservation, databases, storage systems and web services
·         Strong leadership skills, including creativity and initiative in 
planning and facilitating projects
·         Experience with traditional and emerging metadata standards
·         Knowledge of current digital library technologies, standards and 
best practices
·         Experience with one or more major descriptive metadata standards 
and coding approaches for metadata mapping
·         Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective 
programs, projects and services
·         Excellent organizational skills with aptitude for complex 
analytical and detailed work
·         Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a 
rapidly changing environment.
·         Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
·         Demonstrated leadership skills in a collegial environment
·         ALA-accredited degree or equivalent foreign degree
·         Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure

Preferred Qualifications:
·         Active involvement in professional development activities with a 
record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession
·         Experience working with faculty, staff and students
·         Experience with online course management software and other 
relevant educational technologies
·         Grant-writing experience

This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position. Tenure is 
dependent upon ongoing library service effectiveness, professional growth 
and development, and service to the University and the community. Rank of 
either Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian, with a starting salary 
range of $50,100 - $80,136. Excellent benefits, including 24 days vacation.

San Diego State University (SDSU) is the third-largest academic institution 
in California and the oldest in the region. A part of the California State 
University system, SDSU serves an ethnically diverse student body of 
approximately 33,000 students. The University, a Title II research 
intensive university, offers bachelor’s degrees in 78 areas, master’s in 66 
and joint doctorates in 16. Its mission is to provide well-balanced, 
high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students, and to 
contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and 
distinction in teaching, research and service. Additional information is 
available at:  http://www.sdsu.edu

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 
against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual 
orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, 
including veterans of the Vietnam era.

Application packet should include a letter of application, resume, and, 
names, postal and e-mail addresses of 5 professional references. Electronic 
application packets may be e-mailed to: 
<mailto:mdotson at mail.sdsu.edu>mdotson at mail.sdsu.edu.

Print application packet may be sent to:
Helen Henry
Director, Administrative Operations
Library and Information Access
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8050

Please indicate the position for which you are applying.  The search 
committee will begin screening applications on November 28, 2005 and will 
remain open until filled.