Fairleigh Dickinson University, in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking a Digital Initiatives Librarian.
| Job Title: | Digital Initiatives Librarian |
|---|---|
| Campus: | Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ |
| Department: | Library-Metro |
| Hiring Manager: | Ana Fontoura |
| Hiring Manager Title: | University Librarian |
| College: | |
| Position Type: | Professional Administrative |
| Grade: | 27 |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Faculty Rank: | No Response |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Experience |
| Status: | Full-Time |
| Months Worked: | 12 Month |
| Job Summary: | Under the direction of the Associate
University Librarian for Technical Services, the Digital Initiatives
Librarian will spearhead library-wide efforts to advance open access
initiatives, provide scholarly publishing guidance and training to
researchers and scholars including copyright and fair use, and manage
and maintain the library’s institutional repository. The incumbent will
lead and support efforts to develop and promote a sustainable campus
community of practice surrounding open access and digital initiatives
through advocacy, seeking out contributors, marketing and collaboration
efforts with the University community particularly within the digital
humanities. The librarian is responsible for new and ongoing
digitization projects, provides copyright guidance to users, advocates
for access, creation and use of open access in support of the libraries
and University’s mission. |
| Required Qualifications: |
2. Five years professional experience working in scholarly
communications field, preferably in an academic library setting.
Experience managing digital initiatives, copyright, fair use, open
access materials and institutional repositories required. 3.
Experience with Open Educational Resources including identification,
dissemination, adoption and assessment of affordable course content. 4.
Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers
(Microsoft suite), various software, Web and library relevant
information technology applications. 5. Knowledge of current
trends in scholarly communications in higher education setting and
commitment to professional development. 6.Effective analytical skills to quickly assess and resolve library procedural and system issues. 7. Project management experience with effective
organizational skills to work on several projects simultaneously while
continuing to meet schedules and implementation dates. 8. Ability to work independently with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 9.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external
parties and diverse constituencies, including administration, staff,
faculty, students, and vendors. 10. Experience with instruction and staff training; excellent written and oral communication skills. 11. Knowledge of OCLC WMS, MARC records, RDA, AACR2, LCSNH experience with original cataloging preferred. 12.Valid driver’s license and accessibility to transportation for travel between campuses. 13.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the
background check and produce a Social S |
To Read Full Posting & Apply: |
https://jobs.fdu.edu/postings/8427 |
