Digital & Web Services Librarian
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Salary: Not Specified | |
Status:Full-time | |
Posted:12/06/12 | |
Deadline: | |
Summary:
The Temple University Libraries seek a talented, energetic, and service-oriented individual for the position of Digital and Web Services Librarian, based in the Digital Library Initiatives Department. Temple’s federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 38,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit www.temple.edu.
The role of the Digital and Web
Services Librarian is twofold. S/he (1) coordinates the Library’s Web
presence, working collaboratively with staff throughout the library
system. Oversees the development and maintenance of the Drupal-based
Library website, as well as its integration with other services like
Libguides, CONTENTdm, the library catalog, and the delivery of Special
Collections finding aids. (2) Takes a leadership role in developing
digital projects and services that serve the needs of faculty and
students, particularly in the realm of digital objects publication and
management, using tools like Omeka. Coordinates that work with other
members of the Digital Initiatives Department who focus on digitizing
and delivering Special Collections’ library materials through CONTENTdm.
Participates in the gathering and analysis of use data. Maintains
in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices in the realm of
website development, digital humanities, scholarly use of digital data,
scholarly communication, and fair use/copyright. Supervises a full-time
staff member (who is responsible for the day-to-day development and
maintenance of the Library website), as well as student assistants. The
incumbent will participate in library-wide activities and committees,
and is expected to be active professionally. S/he also will be expected
to meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular
appointment. Other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Preferred:
Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-15996. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
See: http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/Digital--Web-Services-Librarian/21546.cfm (Source: Indeed.com)