Job Posting: Digital Initiative Librarian/Assistant Professor

Tue Jul 14 12:55:45 EDT 2015

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Job Posting: Idaho State University

*Digital Initiative Librarian/Assistant Professor (1099)*

*Posting Number: req20912 Month Full-Time Library Admin Library Bldg *
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*Primary Purpose*

Supports digital scholarship initiatives including: providing assistance in
the digitization of special collections, managing existing digital library
services, and informing the creation of new digital services. Reporting to
the Head of Collection Management, the Digital Initiatives Librarian works
with staff and faculty throughout the library to provide innovative digital
library services.

*Key Responsibilities*

Manage and coordinate digital library projects among faculty, librarians,
and staff; develop project plans, general project documentation,
specifications, workflows, and timelines for successful completion of
digital library projects.
Supervise a classified and professional staff of 3 FTE to support library
technology including workstations, servers, and other technology. Lead
staff in the identification of digital resource needs and solutions.
Identify and lead new digital initiatives.
Assist with staff training related to digital collections and technologies.
Develop and implement new digital library services in partnership with
staff across the libraries such as mobile applications or cloud based
integrated library systems
Formulate policies, procedures and best practices for the production,
management, and preservation of digital content and metadata, technical
workflow, quality control, and associated intellectual property issues.
Assist in setting up new collections or content in the various service
areas including institutional repository and digital archives; assist in
improving workflows for these services as needed.
Provide technical expertise in digital applications and lead the evaluation
and implementation of technologies related to the management and
dissemination of digital content, e.g. digital asset management system,
institutional repository, and online exhibition tools.
Leverage technical skills in managing content migration, sharing
collections with aggregators, improving and normalizing encoding and
descriptive practices
Engage with and stay current on digital trends, technologies, and industry
standards to provide direction and leadership for the library in the
rapidly changing digital environment. Maintains in-depth knowledge of the
identification, assessment, and implementation of emerging technologies
that strategically advance the Library’s mission.
Contribute to the campus discussion about digital initiatives and
information.
Participates in reference desk duty.  Assists faculty, students, staff and
other users on a one-on-one basis by answering specific information
requests, offering research assistance and guiding users in the effective
use of a broad range of information resources offered by the Library.
Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and oversees
the selection of materials in assigned subject areas.  Assists in
collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions of the
acquisitions budget; works to develop and maintain good relations with
faculty members.
Participates in professional activities, including university and library
committees and task forces, and attends professional meetings.
Participates in the Library’s instruction program.

*Minimum Qualifications*

M.L.S., M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program by
date of hire
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and manage existing digital
library projects
Demonstrated knowledge or awareness of tools and technology standards
typically used in digital library environments
Demonstrated experience with multiple computer platforms including
UNIX/Linux, and Windows and associated hardware.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated good organizational skills and an aptitude for analytical and
detailed work
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a
complex, rapidly changing and professionally diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to participate in library faculty activities as needed
such as public services, instruction, bibliography, and library committee
work.
Demonstrated ability to represent the Library to appropriate campus units,
to participate in professional activities and committee assignments within
the Library and on campus, and to participate in local, regional, and
national outreach and professional activities.

*Preferred Qualifications*
Demonstrated experience with relational databases such as SQL, MySQL, SOLR
AND MSAccess.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of metadata and content standards
i.e., MARC, EAD, Dublin Core, and AACR2, etc.
Familiarity with of digital objects in various formats (text, image, audio
and/or video) and best practices and standards associated with each format
Demonstrated experience with markup languages such as HTML and XML; style
sheets such as CSS and XSL; and other XML-related technologies
Demonstrated experience with Java, JavaScript, Perl, UNIX shell scripting,
PHP, or similar
Familiarity with wireless technology
Familiarity with Windows and Linux server configuration and maintenance.
Demonstrated track record developing and implementing user-centered digital
projects.
Familiarity with cloud based computing
Familiarity with digital repositories, online publishing platforms and
content management systems.
Familiarity with programming and application creation for mobile
environments
Familiarity with advanced XML-related technologies such as XSLT, XQuery
Familiarity with academic library cataloging practices and procedures
Familiarity with Resource Description Framework, and related technologies
Supervisory experience

*Please submit the following documents with your application:*Curriculum
vitae, Letter of application that addresses job requirements, list of
references

Position will remain open until filled.
Salary will be $46,000 annually. Includes a competitive benefits package.
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*Idaho State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity
and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans' preference.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be
provided to individuals with disabilities. *

ISU PUBLIC SAFETY JEANNE CLERY ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT
Idaho State University's Jeanne Clery report, federally required reporting,
provides crime, arrest and fire statistics for the previous three years
that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or
controlled by Idaho State University; and on public property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also
includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as
policies about alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of
crimes, sexual assault, personal practices, disciplinary procedures, fire
safety and other matters. This report can be accessed on the following
website:* ISU Clery Report *
<http://www.isu.edu/pubsafe/security/Annual_Security_and_Fire_Safety_Report.pdf>

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Regina Koury
Head of Collection Management
Eli M. Oboler Library
Idaho State University
850 S. 9th Avenue, Stop 8089
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 282-4582

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