[Web4lib] JOB: Digital Services Librarian, Temple University Libraries

[Roy Tennant]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Margaret Jerrido <mj at temple.edu>
> Date: February 7, 2006 3:28:08 PM PST
> To: Roy.tennant at ucop.edu
> Subject: Job posting to the webjunction listserv
>
> I am chair of a search committee and would request that, if  
> appropriate, please post the following job description to your  
> listserv.  Thank you.
>
> Margaret Jerrido, Archivist
> Chair of the Digital Services Librarian Search Committee
>
> Job Posting at Temple University Libraries.  PLEASE apply according  
> to the instructions located at the bottom of this email message.
> Reposting
>
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> Digital Services Librarian
>
> Join our innovative and dedicated team at the Temple University  
> Libraries and play a leading role in creating and delivering  
> excellent reference and instructional services for a diverse,  
> vibrant urban research university of 20,597 undergraduate and 5,825  
> graduate students, and 1,642 full-time faculty.  Temple is a major  
> ARL library now experiencing significant growth as a result of  
> funding enhancements and new, dynamic leadership.
>
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> Primary Duties and Responsibilities
>
> Under the general supervision of the Head of Reference &  
> Instructional Services, the incumbent will
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>  * Evaluate current and emerging technologies for delivery of
>    reference and information services. (e.g., rss, blogs, federated
>    searching, portals, visualization, personalization, metadata
>    schemes, virtual reference, alternative delivery options for  
> content)
>  * Plan and implement digital service initiatives and services,
>    collaborating with other library departments and coordinating
>    existing services such as Ask a Librarian (virtual, email, and IM
>    reference) and providing leadership and training for librarians in
>    use of technology-based services/resources
>  * Collect and report statistics and assess impact of
>    technology-based services on library users
>  * Participate in the design and development of web and other
>    materials (e.g., instructional and marketing)  affecting  patron
>    use of information sources
>  * Participate fully in providing reference and instructional services
>  * May participate in collection development in education or other
>    designated subject area(s) as needed
>  * May supervise student assistants or other staff
>  * Perform other duties as assigned.
>
> Qualifications
>
> REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS; proficiency in use of print and  
> electronic information resources and strong technological expertise  
> including use and administration of digital library resources and  
> services; current awareness of issues and trends in information  
> technology and public services; and familiarity with standard  
> practices in web development and delivery, including usability  
> issues.  Excellent organizational and communication skills and  
> commitment to providing responsive and innovative services to a  
> culturally and racially diverse campus.
>
> PREFERRED: Reference and instruction experience in an academic  
> library;
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> Rank and Compensation
>
> Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Temple offers  
> generous benefits for TAUP librarians including health, dental,  
> vision, and prescription plans; tuition remission, retirement, and  
> leave.
>
> Apply no later than March 24, 2006 at https:// 
> hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/jobs.htm. Search by job number "  
> TU-07970" Complete an "Online Information Form" including the names  
> and contact information for three professional references and be  
> sure to insert your resume and letter of application in digital form.
>
> Temple is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
>