[Web4lib] JOB: Head of Digital Library Initiatives, Temple Univ.

[Roy Tennant]

Posted by request, please do not respond to me.
Roy

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Head of Digital Library Initiatives

The Temple University Libraries have re-opened their search for the
newly-created position of Head of Digital Library Initiatives, which offers
the opportunity to lead a new service department in a library in the midst
of dynamic growth, located in Philadelphia on the main campus of a vibrant,
urban research university with over 1,700 full-time faculty and a student
body of 36,000 that was recently ranked most diverse in the nation.  For
more information about Temple and Philadelphia, National Geographic
Traveler¹s ³Next Great City,² visit http://www.temple.edu/about/.

The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of digital
projects experience and an understanding and vision for building great
digital collections.  Reporting to the Senior Associate University
Librarian, the Head of Digital Library Initiatives will build a digital
library program at Temple, providing vision and leadership in the creation
and delivery of digital content.  S/he will work closely and collaboratively
with senior administrators, special collections, technical services,
computing staff, and others to ensure fast-paced development of digital
library initiatives which respond to the needs of Temple¹s community and
align with collections and preservation priorities.  These include
digitization of special collections and other library materials in text,
image, and video formats, the development of digital repository systems to
preserve and make accessible the intellectual output of Temple University,
and the implementation of discovery tools related to these initiatives. In
particular, the individual will

·        hire at least one additional information technologist;

·        with the additional position in place, supervise 4 full-time staff,
as well as student assistants;

·        plan, prioritize, and coordinate or manage digitization production;

·        investigate and establish appropriate standards (technical,
metadata, etc.) and quality control procedures;

·        coordinate the library¹s web services;

·        maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of new
technology, relevant national standards and best practices, assessing and
integrating these into library practices for best results as appropriate.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Generous benefits package, including relocation expenses.

Qualifications:

Required: Master¹s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer
Science/Systems Management, Public History, or other allied discipline.
Progressively responsible experience with the concepts and software/hardware
applications used in organizing and presenting digital information.
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs,
complex projects, and services. Excellent organizational skills and
demonstrated ability to handle complex analytical and detailed work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work
independently and collaboratively in a complex and rapidly changing
environment.

Preferred: The ideal candidate will present a strong combination of
demonstrated experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:
Metadata and associated functional standards, including XML/XSLT. Developing
interfaces for Web resources including knowledge of database management
principles and software. Knowledge of software systems such as CONTENTdm
(which Temple has licensed), DSpace, Fedora. Knowledge of current digital
library technologies, standards, and best practices.  Obtaining grant
funding and managing grant-funded projects.

Application: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu
<http://www.temple.edu/> , click on Jobs at Temple, and reference TU-11898.
Complete the Online Application Form, and attach you cover letter and resume
in a single electronic file.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer with
a strong commitment to cultural diversity.