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-----Original Message----- From: Lee-Smeltzer, Kuang-Hwei [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:28 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [lita-l] Position Announcement: University of Alabama Libraries Head, Digital Services--Search Extended --------------------------------------------------------------------- THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LIBRARIES Head, Digital Services RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Alabama seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic professional with vision and strong technical and management skills to fill the position of Head, Digital Services. Working closely with the Curator of Special Collections and reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Technology, the Head, Digital Services plays a major role in coordinating, directing, strengthening, and expanding the Libraries' digitization program. REQUIREMENTS: Terminal degree in a relevant field. A minimum of two years' hands-on experience working in a digital collections environment involving at least two of the following: digital capture and manipulation; metadata; digital asset management; and storage and preservation of digital objects. Experience with Web site development and working knowledge of markup languages. Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of managing a digital services unit. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse groups both within and outside the University community. Evidence of potential to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. Ability to meet professional standards and competencies such as those set forth by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) http://www.aserl.org/statements/competencies/competencies.htm. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience managing a digital production operation. Program planning and grant writing and management experience. ENVIRONMENT: Major external funding guarantees an ongoing and diversified digital program. A fully-staffed Office of Library Technology provides technology development, implementation, and management in support of digital initiatives. The University maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, SPARC, the Coalition for Networked Information, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), the Center for Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. The Libraries use the Voyager Integrated Library System and OCLC's CONTENTdm digital resources management system. The Libraries' homepage may be accessed at http://www.lib.ua.edu. SALARY/BENEFITS: 12-month tenure track appointment. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Strong benefits including professional development support and tuition fee waiver. Moving allowance available. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Ms. Angela J. Wright, Human Resources Officer The University of Alabama Libraries Box 870266 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266 Position open until filled. THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER