Thursday, September 24, 2015
Digital Services Librarian Assistant Librarian - Tenure Track
Ruth A. Haas Library, Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut 06810 www.wcsu.edu
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that
applications are currently being accepted for a full-time, tenure-track
Digital Services Librarian position in the Ruth A. Haas Library. The
Digital Services Librarian plays a leadership role in the Library’s
digital initiatives by promoting and supporting the integration of
digital resources and methodologies with traditional approaches to
research, teaching, and learning. Additional responsibilities include
designing and managing library web presence and interfaces, managing
metadata and cataloging processes, and compiling and analyzing web
statistics and user experience data. The Digital Services Librarian will
also administer a variety of virtual and physical environments,
including proxy servers, storage servers, and production servers. S/he
will also serve as a subject liaison to one or more academic disciplines
including collection management, research assistance, reference, and
instructional activities. The Digital Services Librarian collaborates
with Acquisitions, Archives & Special Collections, and other
departments to help establish metadata policies and procedures for
digital projects. The individual selected for this position will serve
as a forward-thinking leader within and beyond Library Technical
Services on matters of resource description and metadata management. For
more information, please visit www.wcsu.edu/campustour/haas.asp
Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Masters in Library or
Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program and at least three
years’ related professional experience. Experience with website design
and information architecture is required along with demonstrated
knowledge and experience with technologies and standards used in web
design and publishing. Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging
trends and issues in user experience design and library technologies is
required. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills are required as are demonstrated problem solving skills. The
ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment
by setting and following through on both individual and team priorities
along with the willingness to share expertise with colleagues is
required. Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new
technologies and adapt to changes in the profession is required. Strong
service orientation and awareness of end user needs are required in
order to be successful in the position. The successful candidate will
possess practical knowledge of and experience with a range of tools for
the analysis and display of information, such as online exhibit tools,
social media, data visualization, geospatial analysis, encoding and text
mining, programming and scripting languages, format conversion and
editing protocols and tools, graphic design, relational databases,
metadata schema, and open web standards. Preference will be given to
candidates with project management experience and demonstrated success
in working collaboratively with a varietyof constituencies, knowledge of
web accessibility standards, and familiarity with Library management
Systems, OCLC, and other bibliographic utilities. As Western is a
dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with
people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Minimum Starting Salary: $59,668; WCSU offers competitive salary
commensurate with the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefit
package. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover
letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to
facultyvitae@wcsu.edu by Friday, October 23, 2015.
All documents should be combined in a single PDF document. Late
applications will not be accepted. Reference search #600-289 in the
subject line. Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
Educator/Employer.
Labels:
academic libraries,
digital services,
full time
Location:
Danbury, CT, USA