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Subject: [metadataLibrarians] Job Posting: Digital Initiatives Coordinator (Clemson University)
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Clemson University - Digital Initiatives Coordinator
Clemson University seeks an energetic, creative,
and service-oriented librarian who will provide
leadership and vision in the creation of the
Library Digital Initiatives Unit. This is a
12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank
and status and reports to the Dean of Libraries.
Clemson library faculty members participate in
library-wide planning and governance, work in a
shared decision-making environment, and are
active in professional organizations. Library
faculty members are encouraged to participate in University-wide initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Leads the planning, implementation and
evaluation of the Libraries' digitization
activities through collaboration with library
units to develop a high-quality and responsive digital library initiative;
* Collaborates with a Libraries' digital
activities coordinating group to set goals and
priorities for digital collections;
* Supervises day-to-day operations of the
unit, identifies training and development needs
for unit employees, and promotes the Libraries'
and University's commitment to diversity;
* Develops and maintains an effective,
collegial, service-oriented team environment within the unit;
* Fosters positive relationships with all
communities involved in digital initiatives -
within the Libraries, the University and the State of South Carolina;
* Seeks opportunities for additional funding
by developing proposals and coordinating grant requests;
* Keeps up-to-date with developments and
emerging trends in scholarly communication and library digital services;
* Represents the Libraries on consortia,
regional and national committees as appropriate.
Requirements
* ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences
* Experience with digitization projects/initiatives
* Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills
* Demonstrated skills directing and evaluating the work of others
* Knowledge of cataloging, metadata and archival storage standards
* Knowledge of copyright, intellectual access
and digital rights management issues
* Ability to work effectively and
collaboratively in a challenging and complex environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Evidence of or potential for professional and/or scholarly activity
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with digital asset management systems
* Experience with integrated library systems
* Experience with developing grant proposals
* Experience in planning, implementing, and
evaluating library digitization projects
Salary and benefits: Minimum $55,000; rank and
competitive salary based on the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience. State
of South Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement
plans available. Various medical plans, dental
plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave,
12 paid holidays, and liberal professional
development leave are provided. The University
offers up to four credit hours to employees each
semester. Library faculty receive an individual
stipend for travel or other professional development activity.
Library: Clemson University Libraries employs 30
librarians and over 70 support staff, uses the
Innovative Interfaces' Millennium integrated
library system and has recently purchased
CONTENTdm as its digital management system. For
more information about the Libraries and its
services, see http://www.lib.clemson.edu.
Location: Clemson University , South Carolina's
technologically-oriented land grant institution,
has approximately 17,000 students and is located
in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30
miles from Greenville, SC and within 2 hours
driving time of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.
For more information, see http://www.clemson.edu.
Application process: Submit a letter of interest
addressing the requirements for the position,
your résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three professional references to:
Lisa Bodenheimer
Co-Chair, Library Digital Initiatives Coordinator Search Committee
RM Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson , SC 29634-3001
Phone (864) 656-1769
Fax (864) 656-0758
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Applications submitted by May 1, 2007 will be
given first consideration. Candidates invited for
on-site interviews will give a 20 minute
presentation to library faculty and staff.
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against any individual or group of
individuals on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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