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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] job posting
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Digital Services Librarian (Assistant Professor)
The University Libraries at Seton Hall University, a major Catholic
doctoral institution, invite applications for the position of Digital
Services Librarian (Assistant Professor).
The person in this position will collaborate with library faculty and
the
dean's office in developing and producing digital projects, in providing
information services for students taking Web-based courses, and in the
development of other Web-based applications. The Digital Services
Librarian will research, evaluate, test and recommend methods,
standards,
and software used in the creation of digital collections and their
preservation; maintain best practice documentation for digital efforts;
provide expertise to others in the creation of digital collections; and
participate in grant-writing and training initiatives. The Digital
Services Librarian will collaborate with library faculty in providing
reference service to distance education students and in developing
tutorials and other Web-based services for off-campus and on-campus
students. The person in this position will be expected to teach some
information literacy courses and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Demonstrated digital project management skills;
Working knowledge of digital library technologies, standards, issues,
and
trends; Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of employees
within the Library, the University and in collaborative initiatives with
other institutions; Excellent written and oral communication skills; MLS
from an ALA-accredited program; A second master's degree or doctorate is
required for tenure; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial environment
Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of digital conversion of
materials; Working knowledge of relevant digital library; Experience
with
MARC and Dublin Core; Comprehension of relevant Internet delivery
technologies for digital content; Successful grant-writing activity.
Librarians at Seton Hall have faculty status and rank with 12 month
appointments with 20 vacation days. Schedule is 35 hours weekly.
Salary
and benefits are competitive. Positions are subject to budgetary
approval.
Applicants must possess an understanding of, and willingness to actively
support, the University's Catholic Mission. Applicants of all faiths are
invited to apply. Position is open until filled.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, NJ, about 14 miles
from
New York City. Seton Hall University is proud of its diverse student
population. Over 30% of its students are African American and/or Latino.
Because of this, Seton Hall University strongly supports EEO/Equal
Opportunity in seeking qualified faculty.
Interested candidates should send letter of intent, curriculum vitae,
and
names of 3 references to:
Chair
Digital Services Librarian Search Committee
Walsh Library
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Applications may be submitted electronically to: [log in to unmask]
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