Digital Publishing Librarian I/II
Wayne State University Library System
Two Positions Available
Wayne State University Library system is seeking two dynamic, creative
and self-directed librarians to join our Digital Publishing Team.
Reporting to the Director of Collection Management and Discovery
Services and situated within the Digital Publishing Team, these
positions support the activities, projects and goals associated with
Library System digital publishing endeavors.
Essential Functions: These comprise a range of responsibilities related
to managing projects in the areas of digital collections, website
development and our institutional repository, which may include:
designing and building digital collections; digitizing analog materials
or migrating digital formats; designing, developing and updating
websites and digital technologies; growing and curating our
institutional repository; assisting faculty and other partners in
identifying, preparing and depositing scholarship into the repository;
assisting in the daily management of the above; project review and
statistics reporting functions related to these areas; participating in
development of policies, procedures, and documentation; working
collaboratively with partners inside and outside of the libraries; and
ensuring a high availability of services and systems.
Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution;
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; Strong communication
and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well as part of a team;
Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects within a large library
setting; Demonstrated commitment to customer service; Ability to manage
complex workload, prioritize tasks and complete work on time with
minimum supervision; Experience with the design, development and/or
management of large websites; Experience in multi-platform (Unix,
Windows, and/or Mac) environments; Advanced knowledge of HTML and other
Web related markup languages and protocols; Working knowledge of PHP and
at least one or more of the following languages, features, and
protocols: PERL, Java, JavaScript, bash; Experience working with various
media formats; and, Experience with relational databases, MySQL in
particular.
Application Procedure: Please submit electronically a complete resume
and letter of interest, including contact information of at least three
professional references, to posting number 038436 at WSU’s Online Hiring
System, http://www.jobs.wayne.edu. Additional information about the
position, including preferred qualifications, can be found at
http://www.jobs.wayne.edu, or by contacting Rod Fiori at
[log in to unmask] Applications will be accepted until the positions
are filled.
Wayne State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Joshua Neds-Fox
Coordinator for Digital Publishing
Wayne State University Libraries
[log in to unmask] / 313 577 4460
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