[Web4lib] Head, Digital Collections open at Drexel -- please post

[Bryan,Jane]

This position at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, combines the
responsibilities for maintaining our print archival materials with the
mandate to further develop our institutional digital repository, iDEA.
iDEA, http://idea.library.drexel.edu/ , collects and disseminates the
scholarly production of Drexel's faculty; Ph.D. dissertations from
graduate students; and conference proceedings, research day
publications, etc.  iDEA is built on DSpace; library systems staff
collaborate closely with the Head, Digital Collections to improve
usability and access.   

 

This is a terrific opportunity for someone with an interest in
collections, service, and technology.  See more below: 

 

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The Drexel University Libraries are seeking a dynamic individual to
serve as University Archivist and Head of Digital Collections for Drexel
University.  The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting,
preserving and providing access to the University's digital collections,
special print collections, and University records of enduring value, as
well as leading Drexel's digital library initiatives.  Drexel's digital
library initiative is highlighted by iDEA, a web based service for
members of the Drexel community to archive and provide access to digital
documents, including publications, reports, presentations, posters,
images, audio, video, and many other forms of electronic media.  See
http://idea.library.drexel.edu/ for details.   The successful candidate
will enjoy working in a team-based organization with a strong emphasis
on customer service. 

 

Drexel University, a pioneer in the use of technology in higher
education, is an accredited private non-profit institution located in
the city of Philadelphia, which offers undergraduate and/or graduate
education in arts and sciences, education, engineering, business,
information science, media arts, medicine, nursing, and public health.
The student population numbers more than 19,000. Most undergraduates
participate in the co-operative education program and combine work with
academics over a five-year college career. The Drexel University
Libraries offer services at three facilities: Hahnemann Library in
Center City and the Queen Lane Library primarily serve students,
faculty, and staff in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public
Health, while the Hagerty Library in University City primarily serves
the other colleges.  Drexel is noted for its strong and extensive
electronic book and journal collections. 

 

For a complete description and to apply, please go to www.drexeljobs.com
<http://www.drexeljobs.com/>  and search under keyword "Archivist".

 

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Jane Bryan

215-895-2750

Jane.Bryan at drexel.edu