ACA Digital Library of Appalachia
Project Director (Revised and Reposted)
Job Summary:
The Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director is a two-year grant-funded
position working within the Appalachian College Association (ACA) that is
responsible for upgrading and enhancing the Digital Library of Appalachia (DLA).
The ACA is a consortium of 36 private institutions serving the Appalachian
regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The DLA provides online access to archival and historical materials related to
the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. The contents of
the DLA are drawn from special collections of ACA member institutions.
Job Responsibilities:
The Digital Library of Appalachia Project Director reports to the Coordinator of
Library Programs and works collaboratively with other program staff. The
Project Director:
Contributes to the building and promotion of the DLA and its resources to
other ACA institutions and the scholarly community at large, including the
addition of archival materials, maintaining and updating the DLA website, and
participating in outreach activities.
Designs and implements workflows for digitization and metadata
application.
Works with external organizations to upgrade the hardware and software
and contract for training for ACA institutions.
Provides follow-up and as needed training at all participating institutions.
Maintains documentation on training, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Collects, compiles, analyzes and distributes statistics detailing the
activities of the DLA, including, but not limited to: database usage statistics,
event attendance data, and any data required for external reporting.
Participates in consortia-wide committees established to further the
mission of the DLA.
Explores and develops future grant possibilities in collaboration with the
Coordinator of Library Programs.
Job Requirements:
Possess a masters degree in Library Science or a related field (Archives,
Museum Studies, Instructional Technology, etc.) OR equivalent education and
experience.
Experience in successfully directing complex projects through to
completion.
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team
member and independently.
Knowledge of current digitization best practices for all formats.
Experience maintaining and updating websites.
Preferably have familiarity with CONTENTdm software.
This position is located at the ACA office in Berea, KY, but requires
extensive travel throughout the region served by the ACA to train staff in the
use of CONTENTdm and the DLA.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated
leadership ability, and creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
Compensation:
This is a two year contract consultant position.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via electronic mail
to [log in to unmask]
If you are unable to send a cover letter and resume via electronic mail, please
send your cover letter and resume to our mailing address at:
Appalachian College Association
210 Center Street, Berea, KY 40403
Attention: Office Manager
Completed applications (cover letter and resume) received prior to Sunday,
March 21, 2010, will be given priority. Applications will be considered until the
position is filled.
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