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November 20, 2014

Data and eScience Librarian

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Purpose: The Data & eScience Librarian will provide leadership and vision for the development, implementation, and operationalization of UTA Libraries’ initiatives that assist faculty and students navigate eScience data-related issues, including data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management. The scholar in this position will work as an intellectual partner with faculty, students, and staff using data in their research and teaching. Working with these constituencies, and in collaboration with librarians, archivists, and staff throughout the Libraries, this librarian will increase the Libraries’ ability to collect, preserve, and provide access to research data. This position also provides guidance on the use of data and datasets as well as expertise in support of published data repositories such as ICPSR, and supports users requiring assistance with statistical software. The Data and E-Science Librarian will serve as a partner and resource person for librarians and archivists involved in facilitating faculty and student e-research.Essential Functions:
Develop and provide consultation services for faculty and students on eScience data-related issues, including data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management.
Partner with subject liaisons to assess the practices of researchers relating to data creation, use, and preservation.
Collaborate with the Social Sciences Data Librarian, the Digital Humanities Librarian, the Systems Librarian for Data Management & Curation, the Director of Scholarly Communication, and the Department Heads of Outreach & Scholarship and Digital Creation to develop an integrated set of data services supporting UTA researchers and research teams.
Plan and conduct eScience and data management professional development opportunities for subject liaisons specific to their assigned departments.
Act as primary liaison to a STEM department.
Maintain expertise with issues related to scholarly communication such as copyright, open access, and data management and preservation.
Participate in university-wide initiatives related to data creation, use, and preservation.
Marginal/Incidental Functions: Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or advanced degree in sciences, data curation, or related discipline
An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience.
Demonstrated experience with data management and curation services, with particular focus on research practices relating to data discovery, analysis, visualization, and management.
Competency with data analysis software, including SPSS, SAS, and R.
Familiarity with data management requirements of federal agencies.
Strong commitment to user services and support.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, archivists, digital project librarians and others in order to advance e-research.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
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: school name, degree type and major.
Preferred Qualifications:
If MLS/MLIS, an advanced degree in a relevant science or social science discipline.
3-5 years experience with eScience data services.
Knowledge of national and international trends in scholarly communication, data management and curation.
Experience with grant writing or data management plan development.
Ability to support datasets for use in various statistical software packages.
Knowledge of geo-spatial data and software, such as ESRI and ArcGIS.
Project management experience; demonstrated ability to design, lead, and complete a project within scope.
Working Conditions: May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Criminal background check conducted. Non-traditional work hours. May require weeknight and weekend hours. Flexibility is required to ensure the department is appropriately staffed in order to satisfy all service needs. Ongoing professional development will be expected of the successful candidate, which may require overnight travel.

Applicants MUST apply online at ” http://www.uta.edu/jobs”. If you need Internet access, UT Arlington has a computer lab available to applicants at 1225 West Mitchell Street, #101, Arlington, TX 76019 (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM). For questions and assistance, please call 817-272-3461. This job may close at any time. UT Arlington is an EO/AA employer.

November 18, 2014

Research Data Curation Librarian

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. By advancing new modes of scholarly communication, engaging users in innovative and relevant ways, and developing collections and services that directly support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University, the University of Michigan Library is leading the re-imagining of the research library in the digital era.
The University of Michigan Library has embarked on an aggressive and exciting initiative to address research data management needs at the University, and is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Research Data Curation Librarian to join the team. Reporting to the Research Data Services Manager, the Research Data Curation Librarian will advance the library’s mission to create and sustain data services for the campus that support the mission of the University of Michigan researchers through our Research Data Services (RDS) unit.
RDS is responsible for strategic planning, coordination, and deployment of research data services directed at facilitating the research lifecycle. This includes creating and implementing data management assistance for the campus, outreach to faculty in collaboration with subject specialists, informationists, training, and assessment of RDS programs and services. RDS operates in 4 key areas: 1) Education, Awareness and Community Building, 2) Technical Infrastructure, 3) Policy and Strategy, and 4) Consultation and Services.
The responsibilities of the Research Data Curation Librarian will fall in all key areas; the initial focus of this position will be to contribute to the development of the data repository in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, in the library and across campus.
The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and the retaining a diverse workforce and cultivating an environment that allows and encourages all employees to contribute the fullest expression of their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences to their work and towards the fulfillment of the Library’s mission.
Responsibilities*
While partnering with colleagues at the U-M Office of Research, Information Technology Services, Advanced Research Computing, as well as academic programs, institutes, departments, and colleges across campus, the Research Data Curation Librarian will:
Work with researchers to curate and archive data
The Librarian will work with researchers to identify, recruit, ingest and deposit data in the library’s digital repository, adhering to local policies and national and international standards and best practices.
The incumbent will play a significant role in outreach to the research community to deposit data in both the digital repository or appropriate subject repository, as well as creating training programs, help guides and web resources for Data Education and RDS for internal and external audiences.
When necessary the Librarian will consult with researchers on metadata standards and data sensitivity characterization.
Create, support and sustain technical infrastructure
In collaboration with key partners, will act as the Research Data Services point person for the data repository.
Investigate integrative infrastructures to connect campus needs to the repository.
Design and implement workflows, and execute technical processes involved in managing the lifecycle of digital datasets including data transformation projects.
Work with campus stakeholders on larger data collections issues
Serve as a consultant to researchers and librarians on data issues and services.
Perform data management planning with principle investigators and researchers.
Assist in the development and delivery of training and instructional materials on data curation.
Provide guidance and instruction on discovery, acquisition and use of research data in the public domain.
Engage and participate in all aspects of the RDS and library services as appropriate
Participate in research data management consultations, data curation activities and the development of resources, documentation and instructional content about data curation.
Participate in selected cross-library working groups to create and improve services.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
ALA-accredited Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of or direct experience working with or managing research data.
Knowledge of information technologies, standards and best practices prevalent in digital or data curation.
Ability to articulate roles in the research data ecosystem.
Knowledge of technologies for data management and curation, and familiarity with preservation principles and practices.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others as a team within a complex and fluid organization. Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present and share ideas clearly and effectively to a diverse audience.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience documenting workflows and procedures.
Knowledge of metadata formats, including Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and data exchange protocols such as SWORD and OAI-PMH.
Experience working with digital repository or content management systems.
Experience in identifying researcher information needs and in creating effective services to meet those needs.
Demonstrated experience in the acquisition and management of born-digital or digitized library, archival, or research materials.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Demonstrated time management and project completion skills.
Additional Information
Benefits, Rank, Salary

Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations and opportunities regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the Library’s process for Librarian Promotion and Advancement (http://www.lib.umich.edu/library-human-re sources/staff-manual-performance-review-librarians).
This position is eligible for 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available. Further information regarding benefits can be found at benefits.umich.edu/
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

November 18, 2014

Discovery Services and Data Curation Librarian

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University invites nominations and applications for the position of Discovery Services & Data Curation Librarian in the Zach S. Henderson Library. Georgia Southern University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. At Georgia Southern we provide a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master’s and doctoral programs. Academic programs are organized within eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Science and Mathematics, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.
A residential university with enrollment of more than 20,500 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia’s premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing 49 U.S. states and nearly 100 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.
Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the state of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.
Our 900 acre park-like campus in Statesboro, Georgia is not far from historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island and provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college in a classic Main Street community.
Within this setting, the Zach S. Henderson Library’s mission is to support the University by providing access to information, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University. In addition, the Library promotes independent lifelong learning, employs a learner-centered service ethic, and ensures a comfortable and secure study environment. The Discovery Services & Data Curation Librarian plays a leading role in improving services and demonstrating the library’s value to the academic community.
Position Description.
Reporting to the Head of the Collection and Resource Services Department, the Discovery Services & Data Curation Librarian (DSDC) will promote data curation in Digital Commons (the Henderson Library’s institutional repository) and other open access data repositories; manage research data sets in Digital Commons; assist faculty with data plans and structure for display in Digital Commons; serve as Library Liaison to the Office of Research; promote a service culture for technical services; manage EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) to provide maximum positive user experience; routinely communicate with faculty and staff regarding changes, additions, and improvements in EDS; develop and maintain collegial relationships with Library departments to develop strategies relating to electronic content user discovery; develop and deliver training programs on discovery platforms and electronic resources to Library faculty; work both independently and collaboratively to ensure successful user experiences with electronic resources; manage e-team troubleshooting and communicate problem resolution; monitor trends and best practices in library discovery; recommend improvements to services; work closely with Cataloging/Metadata, Continuing Resources, and Public Services Librarians & Staff; serve as a member of the Online Resources & Services Work Team; serve 2 hours per week on Information Desk; positively represent the University in professional, community, and state organizations by actively participating in professional development and continuing education; serve on Library and campus committees and actively participate in professional activities; and perform other duties as assigned. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment as assistant professor, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum is $40,000 per year.
Required Qualifications:
ALA accredited master’s degree
Experience in an academic setting
Evidence of effective organizational, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including initiative, creativity, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated evidence of flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced diverse team environment
Knowledge of and/or experience with metadata schema such as MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, METS, ONIX
Knowledge and/or experience with content standards including AACR2 and RDA
Experience supporting electronic resource life-cycle activities in a library
Experience with electronic resources management systems, link resolver software, discovery systems, e-resource knowledge base systems, and proxy configurations
Screening of applications begins January 12, 2015, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is April 1, 2015. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; an original essay of two or three paragraphs on serving the public from a technical services base; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references, one of whom must be a current or former supervisor. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Fred Smith, Search Chair, Search # 67268
Zach S. Henderson Library
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8074
Statesboro GA 30460-8074
Electronic mail: fsmith@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5115
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

November 12, 2014

Digital Publishing Production Lead

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Department: University Libraries
Web Announcement:
Digital Publishing Production Lead
The George Mason University library system, comprised of a large central library and four other distinctive libraries, is located on three campuses in the Northern Virginia-metropolitan Washington DC region. One of Virginia’s leading academic research libraries, the Mason Libraries continues to gain steadily in national stature as it undergoes extensive transformation in all areas that are key to a 21st century research library – innovative technologies and services, expert library faculty and skilled staff members, growing collections, publishing, modern facilities, and transformational partnerships. Visit us at library.gmu.edu for more information.
Mason Publishing Group seeks an experienced professional responsible for the management of and front-line user support for digital publishing tools and platforms. Mason Publishing Group is a new initiative that unites the George Mason University Libraries’ existing digital publishing activity with the George Mason University Press to form a new set of publishing services for the university.
Successful candidate will:
Manage the daily operations of our digital publishing tools, including the institutional repository-Mason Archival Repository Service (MARS)-and our LUNA digital asset management system;
Consult with students, faculty and researchers who want to publish materials in MARS;
Work closely with our metadata services group to insure consistent metadata across all digital platforms;
Assist our Data Services Group with data repository issues and solutions;
Provide project management responsibility for workflows leading to production/transformation of e-content for a range of target platforms (e.g., e-books, e-journals, print-on-demand services, etc.);
Work with outside vendors and publishing partners to deliver digital files and metadata.
Incumbent supervises the Digital Content Developer and reports to the Head, Mason Publishing Group.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate degree in relevant discipline, such as ALA-Accredited masters in library or information science, masters in publishing, and/or other advanced or terminal degree;
Be familiar with a range of web-based technologies and possess demonstrable expertise in at least one of the following: XML, XSLT, Java, HTML5, epub, or CSS;
Demonstrated success managing and/or developing digital publications and collections within a library, publisher, or knowledge institution;
Outstanding analytical, organizational, project, and time management skills and ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects;
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget by leveraging demonstrated creative and innovative problem-solving skills;
Ability to document relevant policies, procedures, and local standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-4 years of professional experience in digital publishing initiatives, digital collections, or digital repositories;
Experience working with digital publishing or institutional repository platform/software (e.g., Fedora, DSpace, Eprints, Digital Commons);
Knowledge of current metadata standards and understanding of metadata principles and practices;
Facility with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly In-Design (CS5 or later) a plus;
Experience in identifying appropriate funding opportunities and in writing successful grant applications;
Knowledge of new scholarly publishing models.
Appointment/Benefits:
12-month professional faculty appointment with rank possible, dependent on qualifications and experience. Health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver for self.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Criminal Background Check: Standard Background Check
Mason Ad Statement:
Great Careers Begin at Mason!
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applications for this position (FA463z) MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page http://jobs.gmu.edu/. Applicants must submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses (including e-mail) and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Debra Hogan, Executive Assistant to the University Librarian, dhogan1@gmu.edu. Review of applications begins December 10, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
Equity Statement:
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

November 6, 2014

Emory Center for Digital Scholarship Post-doctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities Publishing

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory Center for Digital Scholarship Post-doctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities PublishingEmory Center for Digital Scholarship,
salary commensurate with qualifications and experience,
start date September 1, 2015
The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in Digital Humanities Publishing beginning September 1, 2015. The position is available for one year with a possible renewal for a second year at the discretion of the ECDS. We welcome candidates who hold (or will hold by May 2015) a PhD in an interdisciplinary humanities field and, given the scope of the fellow’s duties (below), a terminal degree in music. Expertise in nineteenth and twentieth century US southern hymnody is preferred. Applicants should have received their PhD no earlier than January 1, 2013, and should have experience with scholarly digital humanities projects. We particularly encourage candidates whose digital humanities experience includes editing and publishing digital scholarly editions and who possess an awareness of recent technological developments in digital scholarly editing and publishing.
The postdoctoral fellow will be in residence at Emory University. The stipend for the fellow is $50,000 annually (plus benefits). The fellow’s duties will include coordinating the editing and annotation of a digital scholarly edition featuring an exemplary text drawn from the corpus of nineteenth and twentieth century US southern hymnody. The fellow will also coordinate the development and adaptation of a tool to facilitate the publication of an edition of this work. The fellow will work with a competitively selected group of scholars to supervise the editing of a series of digital scholarly editions in the area of nineteenth and twentieth century US southern hymnody focusing on the renowned collection of Emory University’s Pitts Theology Library. The fellow will report to the co-directors of the ECDS.
Application Procedures
Applications and nominations for the position are welcome and must be sent to Linda Nodine via email (eul- libjobs@emory.edu). Applications should be in a pdf file that includes a cover letter, a description of the applicant’s experience in digital humanities publishing (no more than three, single-spaced pages), and a curriculum vitae. Additionally three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same e-mail address.
Candidates applying by December 1, 2014 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities.
Description of Institution and ECDS
Emory University is internationally recognized for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools, and one of the South’s leading health care systems. Emory’s beautiful, leafy main campus is located in Atlanta’s historic Druid Hills suburb and is home to 7,836 undergraduates and 6,677 graduate and professional students. As the third largest private employer in Atlanta, Emory University and Emory Healthcare have a combined workforce of approximately, 27,937 and an annual operating budget of $4.3 billion. Emory University received $507.1 million in research funding in 2013. Emory recently concluded a successful fundraising campaign that raised $1.69 billion from 149,000 donors.
Ranked among the top 25 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) in North America, Emory University Libraries in Atlanta and Oxford, Georgia are an intellectual commons for Emory University. Comprised of nine libraries, the holdings include more than 3.9 million print and electronic volumes, 83,000-plus electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections. Emory is well known in a number of collection areas including modern literature, African-American history and culture, U.S. Southern history and culture, and U.S. civil rights.
The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), located on the third floor of the Robert W. Woodruff Library, provides consultation and support for digital teaching, research, publishing, data management, and curation. We offer faculty and students the space, expertise, and project assistance needed to develop innovative digital projects. ECDS activities include short-term, one-time collaborations as well as ongoing support of a variety of formats and tools for open access publishing.

September 19, 2014

Digital Projects Librarian

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Position Details: Reporting to the Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian, this position is responsible for heading the Library Digital Projects Lab, including the selection, prioritization, digitization, preservation and access to unique, world-class Wesleyan collections for the use of students, faculty and researchers.
The collections selected will not be commercially available or digitized elsewhere, and will be of significant scholarly value within and outside Wesleyan.
The Digital Projects Librarian will work with librarians and faculty members to select collections to be digitized that will be of benefit to their courses, assignments and faculty-student research projects.
Responsibilities include:
Supervise the operations of the Library Digital Projects lab, including the work of lab student workers and/or interns.
Work with Special Collections & Archives, the World Music Archives, library liaisons,Academic Computing Managers, and faculty to select and prioritize for digitization unique Wesleyan collections for use in student and/or faculty research and assignments.
Work with the University Archivist, Head of Cataloging and others to make accessible and preserve digitized collections, ensuring that they meet emerging national standards and comply with copyright and privacy laws.
Establish digitization policies and procedures, and share these with other digitization initiatives within and outside Wesleyan.
Develop and maintain professional relationships within the CTW Consortium and other institutions, exploring the possibilities of sharing processes, staff, and collections.
Keep abreast of trends in the creation, maintenance and migration of digital collections, with a view to improving procedures, preservation and access.
Participate in library and University committees and initiatives as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library science required.
1-2 years’ experience working with library systems in an academic library, and a high degree of comfort learning new systems and processes.
Demonstrated ability and experience collaborating with a variety of constituencies within an academic institution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively online and in person using a variety of media.
Experience collaborating and working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of one year’s experience handling archives and/or special collections materials is strongly preferred.
A year or more experience digitizing materials and/or assigning metadata to digital objects.
Significant experience resolving copyright and privacy issues involving digital objects.
Experience working with faculty to incorporate digitized materials into their coursework.
Experience working in or managing an institutional repository.
Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4546
Application Information
Contact:
Human Resources
Wesleyan University
Phone:
860-685-2100
Online App. Form:http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4546
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September 18, 2014

Digital Scholarship and Scholarly Communication Librarian

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Digital Scholarship and Scholarly Communication Librarian Libraries
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Smith College is accepting applications for a Digital Scholarship and Scholarly Communication Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Teaching, Learning and Research, this position leads digital scholarship initiatives for the Smith College Libraries’ Teaching, Learning and Research (TLR) department, working closely with colleagues engaged in the development of digital scholarship at Smith. Promote the adoption of new models of scholarship at Smith by developing methodologies and tools of the digital humanities and social sciences for research, teaching and learning. Provide instruction and consultation services for digital projects, and serve on project teams. Facilitate the use of library content for digital scholarship creation by faculty and students. Serve as a resource for other TLR librarians who are engaged in digital scholarship; provides training and consultation. Keep abreast of new developments in digital scholarship and scholarly communication in the humanities and social sciences, and promote awareness among colleagues. As a member of the Teaching, Learning and Research department, conduct general reference, outreach, library instruction/information literacy, collection development and liaison activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program. Advanced degree or background in a discipline of the humanities or social sciences preferred. At least 2 years of experience working with faculty or students on digital scholarship projects; teaching experience, especially on the undergraduate level; and experience with the provision of library reference and research assistance to patrons.
Skills: Ability to select, implement and evaluate emerging tools of digital scholarship. Demonstrated familiarity with current issues of scholarly communication and the ability to convey these complex issues to a diverse audience. Demonstrated project management skills. A strong commitment to public service; knowledge of current issues and methods of library instruction/information literacy; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively with colleagues and library users in a rapidly changing service-oriented environment.
Review of applications will begin immediately. To review the job description and to be considered for this position, apply on-line at http://smithcollege.hiretouch.com
Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer

September 15, 2014

Director, Research and Informatics

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Assistant Professor Posting Number:
AP0140225
Percent Employment:
Full-time
Pay Range:
$70,000 – $80,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
Department:
Library
About Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary:
The Director, Research and Informatics reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Informatics and manages operations for library programs, services, educational opportunities, and campus collaborations that support the research mission of the university. As a member of the Libraries’ senior leadership team, the Director, Research and Informatics contributes to library-wide planning and policy making and helps to shape strategic directions for the Libraries.
The division of Research and Informatics includes scholarly communication, data curation, and technology development units that oversee consulting, instruction, digital services, and digital library development activities in support of the university’s intellectual contributions and research processes. Strategic priorities for the division emphasize research environmental assessment, embedding digital curation processes in research environments, and providing leading digital curation and preservation solutions for the campus community.
Responsibilities include:
Directs, manages, and assesses selected research and informatics programs and services
Fosters positive communications and effective working relationships between research and informatics faculty, staff, students, and campus partners
Coordinates research service activities that include consulting in informatics, digital curation, and preservation
Leads collaborative development of policies and processes that continuously develop and refine digital curation of library stewarded collections
Leads the evaluation and adoption of new research and digital curation tools and approaches
Develops and recommends action on memoranda of understanding and service level agreements
Coordinates with library personnel on public relations and marketing activities and to further develop and refine the web presentation of research and informatics programs and services
Supervises selected research and informatics library faculty and staff
Leads teams, projects, and meetings
Possibility of serving as the library liaison to the department of computer science, developing collections and providing research consultations
Required Qualifications:
Master’s or other advanced degree
Three years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in library or information-related services
Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication practices and information and data sharing policies; knowledge of trends in research administration in higher education
Experience with technology management and research consultations
Demonstrated capacity to direct research services and activities in an academic library
Ability to successfully supervise, train, and mentor research and informatics faculty and staff; demonstrated leadership qualities to be an effective director and member of the Libraries senior leadership team
Knowledge of digital curation processes and digital repository and publishing platforms
Successful experience leading and working with diverse teams across departments and disciplines
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or other advanced degree with an emphasis in information science, informatics, or computing
Professional experience working in an academic library
Experience managing or directing research services and activities in an academic library
Successful teaching experience
Successful grant proposal development
Successful experience supervising librarians
Evidence of creativity or creative solutions in transforming libraries in the digital age
Experience with campus-wide projects and planning
Evidence of professional accomplishments, publications, and experience appropriate for continued appointment in the library faculty
Employment Conditions:
Must have a criminal background check

Must have a conviction check:
Yes
How to Apply for this Job:
Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu, posting AP0140225. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, names of three (3) references and their contact information. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.
Employee Category:
Administrative and Professional Faculty
Appointment Type:
Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track
Academic Year or Calendar Year:
Calendar Year
Work Schedule:
8-5, M-F + Evenings/Weekends as needed
Job Posting Date:
09/12/2014
Review Begin Date:
10/10/2014
Restricted to university employees only?
No
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.
Applicant Documents:
Required:
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional:
Other Doc
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/51706

September 9, 2014

Repository Collections Specialist

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Posting Number: SW0140652
Percent Employment:
Full-time
Pay Range:
$36,000-$42,000 (Commensurate with Experience)
Department:
Library
About Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary:
The Repository Collections Specialist (RCS) assumes responsibility for the growth and management of collections for the institutional repository, VTechWorks. Under the general supervision of the VTechWorks Librarian and according to relevant digital library and archival standards, the incumbent will process materials; create, submit, organize, and maintain collections; and oversee and conduct quality control for the repository. Processing may also entail describing materials following locally adopted metadata standards, linking files, and assessing copyright status. The RCS will assist with refining and documenting policies, procedures, and repository activities; identifying potential materials for the repository; designing workflows for single and batch uploads; serving as a consultant to VTechWorks users in the Virginia Tech community; and supervising student assistants who help process materials for the repository.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience and/or training; experience working with digital repositories and/or collections; experience providing customer services in an education, library, or similar environment; demonstrated proficiency with office applications, such as word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases; knowledge of metadata standards and digital libraries; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat; ability to effectively use library databases; strong time management and project completion skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make independent judgments and decisions within general guidelines; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment; excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
MLS or relevant advanced degree; considerable experience managing digital library projects; proficiency with command line interfaces and scripting; experience working in a UNIX environment; familiarity with preservation formats for various digital media; familiarity with bibliographic citation software such as EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, or RefWorks; working experience in an academic library or large public library system; experience with digital repository software such as DSpace or Fedora; familiarity with issues in scholarly communication; working knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, MARC, or METS; experience with XML, HTML, CSS, and XSLT; supervisory experience.
Employment Conditions:
Must have a criminal background check
Must have a conviction check:
Yes
How to Apply for this Job:
Applicants must complete the online application at www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #SW0140652, and attach a cover letter, resume/CV and 3 references as part of their application.
Employee Category:
Staff (Salary)
Appointment Type:
Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Academic Year or Calendar Year:
Calendar Year
Pay Band: 4
Work Location:
Blacksburg
Work Schedule:
8am – 5pm M-F or as assigned
Review Begin Date:
09/22/2014
Restricted to university employees only?
No
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.
Applicant Documents:
Required:
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional:
Other Doc
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/51562

Application Information
Contact:
Virginia Tech
Online App. Form:https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/51562

September 9, 2014

Scholarly Communications Outreach Coordinator

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

The Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine is seeking a Scholarly Publications Librarian for the Office of Library Services. The Office of Library Services serves the information needs of all faculty, students, and staff of the School of Medicine and develops services in collaboration with the other Hofstra University libraries as well as the libraries at the North Shore-LIJ Health System. The successful applicant will have responsibility for working closely with faculty and administrative staff to implement databases and support scholarly publishing initiatives promoting the academic mission of the institution. The Scholarly Publications Librarian will implement a continuously updated and comprehensive faculty publications database to be utilized for various accreditation and reporting functions, building upon the existing annual publications databases. Analyzes and reports on the impact of the institution’s scholarly publishing using multiple bibliometric and data sources at both the individual faculty and departmental level, developing standardized metrics of success for academic scholarship in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders. Collaborates with the Information Technology and Academic Affairs staff as well as faculty to develop and maintain a website interface for scholarly publications integrated with faculty Bio’s. Promotes the academic mission of the School by effectively displaying in publicly accessible and discoverable formats the academic scholarship of the faculty. The Scholarly Publications Librarian will also develop plans for potential implementation of an institutional repository including options for dissemination and preservation of the full text of scholarly work, as well as data management.
Qualifications:
Graduate library/information science degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent, and a minimum of two years professional library experience, preferably in a science-oriented academic or research facility.
Demonstrated expertise in searching bibliographic and citation databases including PubMed and Web of Science.
Demonstrated ability and interest in working collaboratively with faculty, research staff, and information technology staff. Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet platforms.
Demonstrated expertise in developing web content.
Familiarity with the NIH Public Access Policy and compliance tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
Evidence of initiative and flexibility in implementing projects whether independently or as part of a team.
For consideration, please email cover letter and resume or CV to:
SOMDeansOffice@hofstra.edu