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Subject: [lita-l] Position
Available: Digital Library Services Program Coordinator
The
Digital Library Services Program Coordinator
Posting number 07-10-10-01-0100
Monthly salary: $
5271 negotiable depending on qualifications.
Purpose
of position: Visionary leader to serve as Head of Digital Library Services.
Management of web site development & maintenance for both public &
staff; operation & development of the Digital Media Studio; planning &
execution of digitization projects.
Essential
functions: Administration of the Digital Library
Services Program Area, including: planning, budget preparation & oversight,
assessment & evaluation, staff training & development, management
reports and the monitoring of personnel and other resources. Coordinates
Digital Library Services with other Library depts. to provide development &
maintain support for web products, digitization, the Digital Media Studio,
off-campus access to electronic resources, & support for other online
resources. Creatively builds new services and relationships that anticipate and
respond to the changes in the direction of higher education and the technology
revolution. Participates in the Library's planning and assessment activities.
Identifies joint program initiatives and assigns program staff and resources to
these as appropriate. Monitors national & international trends &
developments relevant to the program area and initiates changes as indicated.
Develops and implements mechanisms to assess progress toward goals and unit
effectiveness. Develops budget proposals in relation to the program area goals
and allocates the resources assigned. Serves on the Library Management Team,
the Coordinators Team, and other teams and committees as appropriate.
Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal
controls that comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and
procedures.
Required
qualifications: Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited
institution. At least 5 years of post-MLS professional library experience in a
research or academic library, 3 years of which includes supervisory experience.
Minimum 3 years experience in a four-year academic setting. Demonstrated
leadership, communication, project management, and technology skills. Knowledge
of trends impacting libraries and technology, particularly web-based services.
Knowledge of hardware and software requirements for web sites, digitization
projects, and digital media labs. Experience in database-driven web site
development using Java and MySQL on Linux and Windows platforms. Experience in
the planning and execution of digitization projects. Experience with the
operation, maintenance, and development of a Digital Media Studio. Equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate.
Preferred
qualifications: Second advanced degree in a related field. 3 years experience
in the management of large, complex web sites, especially academic or academic
library web sites. 3 years experience with complex technology projects.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must include in their online resume the
following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed
(from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2)
Education: If no high school diploma or GED, list highest grade completed; If
some college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major, graduated
or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Working
conditions Exposure to standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Security Sensitive; criminal
background check conducted.
Professional development, conferences,
and training may require travel and/or overnight accommodations. The position
may work non-traditional hours, such as nights, weekends, and some holidays.
The Digital Library Services Program Area is located in the basement of the
Central Library.
Applicants MUST apply online at www.uta.edu/jobs.
If you need assistance or need to use a computer with Internet, you can come to
our office at