Digital Initiatives Librarian
Job Code 669ARC
William
Paterson University invites applications for a twelve month
tenure-track library faculty position of Digital Initiatives Librarian
with a rank of Librarian 3. Reporting
to the Head of Library Information Systems, the Digital Initiatives
Librarian will:
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Plan, develop and provide leadership for an institutional repository by
reviewing existing library practices and analyzing needs and
establishing policies and best
practices for the long-term protection and access to digital materials.
Digital collections formats includes text, image, audio-visual
resources, and research data sets.
• Collaborate and coordinate in planning, creating, and managing digital projects.
• Implement quality control procedures.
• Identify and collaborate with technical partners within the library, campus and consortial communities.
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Participate in divisional and departmental planning projects, as well
as the User Education and Liaison programs. Service on Library,
University, regional and national
committees is expected, as appropriate.
Required:
•
ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent is required for appointment.
Completion of a second Masters degree is required for tenure.
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At least one year of demonstrated experience in organizing/managing an
institutional repository, managing digital preservation projects, and
metadata creation.
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Excellent oral, written communication, interpersonal skills and a
strong commitment to service and professional development.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge of:
• Digital image file formats, file format conversion and image editing applications.
• Developing web applications with at least one programming language and SQL.
• Experience with grant planning, research, and writing.
William
Paterson University is a public institution of higher learning. The
University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic
programs which range from liberal
arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it
enrolls nearly 11,500 students from across the country and from over 40
nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370 acres suburban
campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles
west of New York City. Information about the benefits provided to
WPUNJ faculty can be found at: http://www.wpunj.edu/human-
resources/ payrollandEmployeeBenefits/ employee-benefits-programs-
and-services/faculty-and-non- teaching-professionals.dot. The link
to the Union agreement can be found at: http://www.cnjscl.org/AFT% 20FT-PT%202011-2015% 20Agreement.pdf#page=30&zoom= auto,70,734
Candidates
should submit a letter of application, CV, and contact information for
three (3) professional references to Pamela Vovchuk at LibrarySearch@wpunj.edu
or via mail to
her at William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Cheng Library,
Wayne, NJ 07470. Electronic submission preferred. Must reference Job
Code in letter of application. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled.
For additional information about the University visit www.wpunj.edu.
William
Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively
values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women,
minorities, and members of under-represented
groups are encouraged to apply.
