Digitial Projects Librarian

Loyola Marymount University seeks a creative, enthusiastic candidate for the position of Digital Projects Librarian. This librarian will be responsible for coordinating and managing digital library projects and working closely with staff throughout the library. The Digital Projects Librarian chairs the library’s Digital Projects Team and will have primary responsibility for building a comprehensive digital initiatives program. This position will shape LMU’s role in the digital library environment, leading our efforts in creation, preservation, and access to the library’s primary source digital content.

Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5,400 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The university recently broke ground on a new library which will open in Fall 2009.

The ideal candidate must have broad knowledge of current trends in higher education, learning technologies, and digital library practices including rights management and preservation. The successful candidate will be a strong project manager demonstrating curiosity about new technologies, collaborative ability, and a strong desire to innovate. We seek candidates with typically a Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and/or other related graduate. A minimum of one year digital project management experience preferred. Commitment to professional development is essential.

For additional details regarding this position, please visit our website. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates must apply online at http://jobs.lmu.edu (Reference #08-334).