Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian

Portland State University Library

Position Announcement

Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian

The Digital Initiatives/Metadata Librarian provides expertise and work in the creation and maintenance of digital content and metadata for the Library’s systems, including its online catalog and repository. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively to develop, refine, and implement policies, procedures, workflows, metadata standards and crosswalks for digital collections; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections and production work. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor in the Resource Services and Technology (RST) unit. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively to build partnerships within the Library and the campus; engage in scholarly activities; and provide service to the university, the community, and the profession.

Specific Responsibilities

·         Lead and/or participate in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives related to digital collections, including the digitization of materials in a variety of formats.  Provide plans for digital projects, monitor the timely progress of ongoing projects, and create documentation for project-related activities.

·         Lead and/or participate in digital content creation, and in the evaluation and application of appropriate metadata schemas to provide description and access to various digital objects. This includes keeping up to date with national metadata standards and schemas, and being responsible for interpreting and adapting those for local purposes. 

·         Propose, plan, and lead the Library’s digital preservation program in collaboration with stakeholders, establishing policies and best practices for the long-term protection of and access to digital objects.

·         Act as liaison for digitization and metadata projects with other departments within the library and/or other campus groups. 

·         Assist with training and technical advice to library staff regarding digitization standards and metadata assignment. 

·         Evaluate, analyze, and implement systems-related aspects related to digitization, digital preservation, and metadata operations.

·         Participate in the collaborative development of metadata/cataloging tools, and discovery and presentation tools and applications.

·         Participate in digital library-related initiatives and projects with Oregon University System institutions, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, and other groups, as assigned. 

·         Provide occasional assistance to the Monographic Cataloging team and participate in its projects as appropriate, working closely with the Head of Monographic Cataloging.

·         Participate in marketing and outreach efforts by contributing content to the Library’s Web sites, blogs, and electronic publications.

·         Adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University’s Professional Standards of Conduct (http://www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct).

·         Participate in the establishment of short- and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities, aligned with those of the Library and the University.

·         Participate in promoting and providing visibility for a positive, responsive image of the Library and its services to the University community and the community at large.

·         Communicate openly and professionally with staff, colleagues, and with Library administration.

·         Maintain current expertise through participation in workshops, classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued awareness of the scholarly literature.

·         Pursue active publication and research agenda.  

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience supporting digital collections and/or metadata services in an academic library.
• Demonstrated experience working with digital library content and metadata standards, including non-MARC schema such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD, TEI, VRA. 
• Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and products.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

·         Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards, including MARC, controlled vocabularies, RDA, FRBR, etc. 

·         Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to professional development and service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Technology skills and experience appropriate for the position.

·         Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, faculty, and students.

·         Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DSpace or other content management software, and knowledge of Institutional Repositories management, including policy matters, intellectual property issues, and strategies for recruiting appropriate content.

·         Thorough knowledge of OCLC bibliographic utilities, and experience with cataloging in an Integrated Library System, preferably in the Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s Millennium system. 

·         Original cataloging experience and reading knowledge of one or more non-English languages.

The Environment:

Located in one of the most livable cities in the United States, Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland.  The University offers its 28,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package.

Deadlines:

Review of applicants will begin approximately October 17, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply:

Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or .pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to:

Portland State University Library – LIBW

Post Office Box 1151

c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator

Portland, OR 97207-1151

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity

Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Colorado State University Libraries

Position Description

Electronic Resource Management Librarian

POSITION:

This position fills a key leadership role in the Collections/Contracts Department at the CSU Libraries by ensuring access to commercial and public information resources needed by the CSU community for teaching and research.

The CSU Libraries is a technologically sophisticated environment with a strong commitment to electronic resources and services.  The Libraries has recently reorganized and aligned with campus Academic Computing.   The Dean of Libraries is also the Vice President for Information Systems.  This position presents significant opportunities for a librarian who is innovative, technologically literate, and invested in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbent is responsible for procurement and licensing of primarily electronic information products purchased directly by the Libraries and licensed collectively by the Colorado Alliance, Greater Western Library Alliance, and other consortia.

There is also a small print serial component in the current workflow and the incumbent will be responsible for ongoing activity focused on identifying and transitioning print to electronic.

The individual selected for this position will be integral to the success of the strategic vision of a virtual library collection at CSU.

Supervises staff in the unit responsible for populating and maintaining the Innovative Electronic Resource Management module (ERM) and traditional serials processes including hiring, evaluating, training, reviewing and revising assignments, and  workflow procedures.

Assists in new and renewal negotiations with vendors and content providers and administers new and existing licenses for electronic products, interpreting data for maintaining a license database, and consulting with University Legal Counsel to resolve license and contract issues.

Applies knowledge of copyright and intellectual properties principles to ensure that rights of library users are protected.

Responsible for researching license agreements in order to place new subscription orders, developing and maintaining guidelines for standard licensing terms, monitoring subscriptions in relationship to existing license expirations and renewals, registration and activation of electronic subscriptions, and troubleshooting electronic information resource access problems reported by patrons and other library staff.

Plays a key role in the process of identifying and managing the next generation of discovery tools.

Effectively identifies and applies new technologies in support of efficient processing activities and develops expertise with emerging technologies.

Maintains awareness and engagement of trends and developments in e-resource acquisitions and management and transfers knowledge to staff across the organization.

Identifies and negotiates options for preservation/archiving of purchased electronic products (e.g., LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PORTICO, local servers, etc.) and assures tracking through ERM.

Works with Libraries technology staff to test functionality of archiving systems.

Oversees the operation of the citation linker (currently SFX) and knowledge base(s) which contribute to the Libraries' discovery tools for users.

Oversees the linking of user terms and conditions to records in the online catalog and ensures that resources are properly managed through the proxy server for user authentication.

Establishes and monitors ongoing extraction of the citation linker knowledgebase to provide holdings data (e.g., Google).

Monitors trends/changes in library and publisher environments that affect citation linking performance and options for services and enhancements.

Works closely with subject liaisons and other staff to identify, select and acquire new information resources, assess needs of CSU community stakeholders, and adjust resources to fit programmatic and research needs in a patron-driven acquisitions environment.

Works closely with Metadata staff and Systems staff to make sure electronic content and database resources are properly added, and records created for access by users.

Works with other Collections staff and accounting staff to monitor budgets, ordering and receivables, and collaborates with staff at CSU Pueblo and CSU Global on acquisitions and licensing.

Collaborates with others in the implementation of best practices, ongoing pursuit of process, improvements, and development/dissemination of policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Maintains successful vendor/publisher relations and monitors and evaluates their services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree program.  Minimum of two years professional experience working with electronic resources.  Evidence of flexibility, innovative thinking, and a vision for the future of academic libraries.  Knowledge of the electronic product market, publishing issues, pricing models, and other serials issues, including cataloging.  Experience with an integrated library system—preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.—including, acquisitions, accounting, serials and ERM systems.  Knowledge of library technical services processes.  Evidence of excellent computer skills, including knowledge of general computer logic and database structure, as well as electronic content delivery and delivery systems and digital preservation frameworks for commercial collections.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external parties and diverse constituencies, including other staff, cross-department/division teams, and patrons.  Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.  Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly with others.  Evidence of leadership potential and institution-wide perspective.  Ability to meet tenure and promotion criteria in an academic library.

Preferred:  Successful supervisory and management experience.  Demonstrated ability to anticipate user needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.  Demonstrated ability to work with detail to ensure accuracy.  Ability to analyze data.  Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and e resources, e.g., ISSN, Open URL, KBART, ERMI, SERU, COUNTER, SUSHI, MARC, etc.  Experience working with vendors and licensing issues.

RANK AND SALARY:

Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted.  Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available.  Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.  Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.  Optional deferred compensation.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION:  Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870.  Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty, 1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff.  Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver, at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky Mountains.  Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of recreational, cultural, and family activities.  The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and has a comprehensive online presence at http://lib.colostate.edu.

TO APPLY:  To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, to James Farmer, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019, or by e-mail to james.farmer@colostate.edu.  Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm.  The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Building.  In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Multiple Positions

College of Information Studies “The iSchool” – University of Maryland/College Park

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Multiple Positions

September 14, 2010

DescriptionThe iSchool at the University of Maryland College Park invites highly qualified individuals to apply for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in an environment in which research and teaching share the highest priority., colleagues offer and expect collaboration in all phases of academic life, and rich resources support research and teaching. We seek individuals with dynamic research programs that will complement our existing research strengths. We invite these outstanding individuals to join a faculty who engage in a broad scope of research with the shared theme of information, technology, and people.

The ideal candidates will:

·         Lead and conduct cutting edge, high impact research that shapes the information field;

·         Demonstrate the potential for exemplary and innovative teaching within one or more of our educational programs;

·         Exhibit evidence of relevant and effective professional service; and

·         Work comfortably within an interdisciplinary environment within the iSchool, University, and broader community.

The iSchool enrolls over 500 students in four degree programs: Ph.D., a Master of Library Science (MLS), a Master of Information Management (MIM), and a new Master of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). The iSchool is home to nationally ranked programs in Archives and Records Management and School Library Media and is known internationally for its vibrant program of interdisciplinary research in information access, retrieval, and use; digital libraries; information policy; information and diverse populations; information seeking and use in electronic environments; interface design; cloud computing; health information/health information technology; and social media technologies. Faculty members conduct individual and collaborative research with partners on campus and beyond; several hold appointments and other affiliations in Computer Science, Education, English, Institute for Advanced Computing Studies, and Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation.

Areas of particular interest include:

·         Academic, Public, School, or Special Libraries ·         Archives, Records Management, Digital Curation, & Preservation

·         Information Organization ·         Knowledge Management ·         Digital Libraries

Highly qualified individuals with other areas of expertise relevant to the iSchool also are encouraged to apply. These are 9-month tenure-track or tenured appointments, with opportunities for grant-funded summer research and/or summer teaching.  Salary and benefits are competitive based upon qualifications and experience.

Qualifications. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related area; demonstrated record of research accomplishments or demonstrated potential for research excellence as appropriate to rank; demonstrated record of attracting outside funding or demonstrated potential for attracting funding as appropriate to rank; and evidence of effective and innovative teaching.

Application Submission.   For best consideration, submit application by November 15, 2010.  Send application materials, including a CV, a letter of interest that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that you would make to the iSchool, and separate statements that outline your research and teaching interests, by email to ischool_assistant@umd.edu for the assistant professor positions and to ischool_senior@umd.edu for the senior level position.  All applications will be acknowledged electronically within 3 business days; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the materials were received. More information on the iSchool is available at ischool.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Science Liaison Librarian: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

This tenure-track faculty position is the primary liaison between the Colorado State University Libraries and the selected departments of the College of Agricultural Sciences, and of the College of Natural Sciences.  It is in the College Liaisons unit of the Scholarly Communications Division and reports to the Coordinator, College Liaisons.

The Colorado State University Libraries is a technologically sophisticated environment designed around an Information Commons concept with extensive electronic resources and services.  The Libraries has recently reorganized and is aligned with campus Academic Computing.  The Vice President for Information Technology is also the Dean of Libraries.  CSU is making a strong and strategic investment to ensure a vital role for our academic libraries that meets the needs of the institution now and in the future. This position presents exciting opportunities for a librarian who is innovative, flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment, technologically literate, and interested in exploring new options for providing proactive services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This tenure-track faculty position is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing effective subject-based instructional programs and research services for students, faculty, researchers, and administrators in the assigned departments.

This assignment includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities for academic departments with an emphasis on expanding access to digital resources.

This position serves as the liaison to the academic departments of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Soil and Crop Sciences, the Colorado State University Extension, and the Agricultural Experimentation Station within the College of Agricultural Sciences; and as liaison to the academic departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Biology within the College of Natural Sciences.  Liaison Librarians at Colorado State University work collaboratively as a group to increase visibility of library services at the college level.  Collaborating with academic faculty in the design of innovative library and classroom instruction and creating expanded programs for library services is emphasized. Outreach activities to the campus are a major emphasis for college liaisons, and this position involves working closely with a variety of campus constituencies to promote research services, digital projects, institutional repositories, and grant activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree program.  Experience working with scientific resources; demonstrated public service or customer service experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies for libraries; experience or interest in exploring innovative options for new services; experience working effectively in a team or collaborative environment as well as managing priorities and projects independently; excellent presentation skills; and ability to meet tenure and promotion requirements.

Preferred: Degree major or minor in a science area; instruction experience; research/reference services experience, experience with databases, collections, and other information resources in the agricultural or biological sciences; experience with the application of technology in libraries; experience working cooperatively and effectively with library constituents.

RANK AND SALARY:  Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted.  Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available.  Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.  Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.  Optional deferred compensation.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION:  Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870.  Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty, 1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff.  Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver, at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky Mountains.  Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of recreational, cultural, and family activities.  The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and has a comprehensive online presence at http://lib.colostate.edu.

TO APPLY:  To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, to Sande Slack, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019, or by e-mail to sande.slack@colostate.edu.  Application and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2010, at 5:00pm.  The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Building.  In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian

Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian – Wesleyan University, Middletown,  CT  

Reporting to the University Librarian, this position provides dynamic leadership in the design, implementation and maintenance of user-centered library technology services at Wesleyan University Library and in the CTW Consortium, with partners Connecticut College and Trinity College. The person in this position will work collaboratively with a variety of library, campus, consortial and other partners to maintain and upgrade existing library systems and to develop new applications.

Responsibilities:

Leads library systems and technology initiatives:

Keeps current on emerging technologies and library processes, developing new applications to enhance services.  Works collaboratively with library and ITS staff, other campus constituencies, and CTW consortial partners to explore promising ideas.

Leads projects to design and implement new library systems and applications.

Designs and implements enhanced library services and processes using new technologies.

Finds effective ways to integrate existing library systems with third party publications and services such as those provided by Google, OCLC and others.

Maintains and supports existing library systems and technology:

Leads the continuing development of WesScholar, Wesleyan's online archive of University-related content.

Coordinates and oversees the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of library and CTW consortial online systems (including Voyager, SerialsSolutions, EZProxy, ERES, Illiad, ARIEL, and Digital Commons).

Extracts needed data from library systems, producing statistical reports for a variety of purposes.

Supervises the Information Services Technician, who evaluates, replaces and maintains library hardware, performs data loads of bibliographic and other records, troubleshoots staff computer problems, and oversees student technology consultants in the Olin Library Information Commons.  

Collaborates with campus, consortial and professional partners:

Serves as liaison to ITS and other on-campus constituencies to automate and troubleshoot data sharing, and evaluate and implement new campus systems.

Participates in providing core library services such as reference, collection development and library instruction.

Participates in University initiatives and committees, particularly those concerning technology, informatics and content management.

Chairs the CTW Consortium OpComm Committee, which works with the CTW Library Directors to determine future directions in consortial system development.

Acts as contact to such off-campus partners as library automation vendors, Oberlin Group peers, open access programmers, and others.

Participates in professional activities at regional and national levels.

First consideration will be given to applications submitted by October 19,2010.

Position to be filled by February 1, 2011.

Minimum Qualifications:

MLS degree from an accredited library school and 3-5 years experience working in an academic library. Project management experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with a variety of constituencies. Detailed understanding of MARC and other metadata schemas.  Experience managing integrated library systems, preferably Voyager or another Oracle/Unix-based system, including reporting tools.  Demonstrated knowledge of codes, standards and rules used to organize data in library systems, and familiarity with internal library operations and workflows. Demonstrated experience with Oracle SQL, UNIX/Linux, XML, XSLT, and scripting languages such as PHP, JavaScript, and PERL.  Record of regional or national professional engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of one year's experience doing reference work in an academic library. Participation in the development of an institutional repository or other digital content management system. Familiarity with open source applications (for example, VuFind) for use in libraries.  Experience in a culturally diverse liberal arts institution. Experience preparing successful grant proposals and coordinating grant-funded projects.

For more information and to apply for this position, go to:
careers.wesleyan.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51289