University of Maryland Libraries
Title: Librarian (Digital Collections)
Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12-Month Appointment)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits
Exciting opportunity to help build a new and dynamic program in digital collections and research at the largest university library system in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The UM Libraries serve the College Park campus, the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland. See http://www.lib.umd.edu/ for more information.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Digital Collections Librarian will support and manage projects coordinated by the office of Digital Collections and Research. (See http://www.lib.umd.edu/dcr/collections.html) Working in a team-based environment and sharing or dividing duties as assignments and skills indicate with a second Digital Collections Librarian, the incumbent will research, evaluate, test and recommend various methodologies, standards, and software used in the creation of digital collections and their long-term preservation; contribute to best practice documentation; provide expertise to others in the library and in the university in the creation of digital collections; and participate in grant writing and training initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ALA-accredited masters degree in library or information science or a master's degree in a relevant disciplinary area. Minimum two years of relevant experience in a digital library or digital humanities center or initiative. Demonstrated experience bringing digital projects to completion. Supervisory experience desirable. Ability to work collaboratively and to set and manage priorities in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Interest and ability to meet promotion and permanent status requirements as a member of the library faculty of the UM Libraries.
Electronic applications are preferred. For full consideration, submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and addresses of three references by February 16, 2007. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Send resume by e-mail to mjwillia@umd.edu, or by fax to 301-314-6293 or to Jane Williams, Room 7107, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Full job description is at http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/011807.html
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EEO/AA employer.
