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Digital Projects Librarian, University of Maryland Libraries (apply by Sept. 25)

  • 1.  Digital Projects Librarian, University of Maryland Libraries (apply by Sept. 25)

    Posted Aug 29, 2016 08:42 AM

    Title:               Digital Projects Librarian


    Category:       Librarian (Open Rank)


    Department:   Digital Conversion and Media Reformatting


    Benefits:          22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays


                            Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription


     


    As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200 faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence.


     


    The Digital Conversion and Media Reformatting (DCMR) department manages digitization and conversion operations throughout the Libraries, performing in-house and arranging vendor-based projects. Primary focus is on digitization and conversion for preservation and access as well as collection development and planning. DCMR primarily digitizes special collections or rare materials for staff or patron requests and performs large-scale digitization projects. DCMR is a department within UMD the University Libraries’ Digital Systems and Stewardship (DSS) division. DSS strategic mission is to manage and to enable management and use of the UMD Libraries’ digital assets in all formats and media, in all phases of their lifecycle.


     


    Reporting to the DCMR Manager, the Digital Projects Librarian will be a self-directed, production-oriented individual who will manage digitization projects, primarily grant digitization projects, and projects related to the grants for the University of Maryland Libraries. The incumbent will collaborate with staff in DCMR, Digital Programs and Initiatives, and many other collection departments in the Libraries; the Librarian may also collaborate with campus and other external partners. S/he will provide technical guidance and support to collection managers and other project team members in pursuing and managing digitization grants, support the processes and workflows specified in projects, and manage the assets created until they are ingested and archived. The Digital Projects Librarian will collaborate on writing grants in support of digitization projects, though the position is not contingent on grant funding. This position is intended to sustain or expand the Libraries’ ability to fund and support mass-digitization projects in all formats.


     


    Required Qualifications/Education/Experience:



    • Knowledge of digitization and digital preservation research and practice

    • Knowledge of funding agencies and requirements

    • Strong project management skills including demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet project milestones, document decisions and procedures, and communicate outcomes

    • Ability to use a digital asset management system or digital repository (e.g. Fedora, DSpace, ArchivesSpace, etc.)

    • Evidence of capability to manage budgets

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    • Demonstrated ability of attention to detail

    • Ability to create a program of research and service appropriate for Libraries faculty on the permanent status track

    • Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education by the start of employment, or an advanced degree in a relevant field

    • One year of prior work experience in a library or other cultural heritage institution

    • Project management experience

    • Experience supervising students or other employees

    • Experience with metadata standards and practices for digital objects used in libraries and archives (e.g. MODS/METS, Dublin Core, etc.)

    • Experience using a digital asset management system or digital repository (e.g. Fedora, DSpace, ArchivesSpace, etc.)

    • Experience with digitization, digital preservation, and relevant workflows


     


    For the full position description, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.


     


    Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii-100B.html.


     


    APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/45346 .  No relocation assistance will be provided.  You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment.  An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a curriculum vitae (CV), and names/e-mail addresses of three references.


     


     


    Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until September 25, 2016.


     


    The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.