LISTSERV mailing list manager LISTSERV 16.5

Help for CODE4LIB Archives


CODE4LIB Archives

CODE4LIB Archives


CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG


View:

Message:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Topic:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Author:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

Font:

Proportional Font

LISTSERV Archives

LISTSERV Archives

CODE4LIB Home

CODE4LIB Home

CODE4LIB  January 2013

CODE4LIB January 2013

Subject:

Job: Head of Digital Initiatives at Ohio State University

From:

[log in to unmask]

Reply-To:

Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:31:25 -0000

Content-Type:

text/plain

Parts/Attachments:

Parts/Attachments

text/plain (89 lines)

The Ohio State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for
the position of Head, Digital Initiativesto lead the
evolution of digital library services and collections that support the
research and teaching needs of theUniversity. The
successful candidate will work collaboratively and consultatively within the
Libraries' InformationTechnology Division, as well as
across other appropriate areas of the Libraries, to provide vision for, and
build, acohesive and extensible suite of discovery, access,
preservation, curation, security, repository, archival and
storageservices.

  
The Digital Initiatives program collaboratively develops strategies, and
plans, implements, and supports projects toadvance the
creation and integration of digital library services and digital collections
into the academic enterprise.Key partners in this endeavor
include the Libraries' digital repository, publishing, preservation and
reformatting,and special collections programs, as well as
other potential campus partners. This position reports to the
AssociateDirector for Information Technology, as part of a
division that provides web applications,
informationmanagement, discovery systems, and technical
infrastructure. This is a tenure track faculty position.

  
Responsibilities

  * Leads creation and articulation of an evolving digital initiatives environment in alignment with theLibraries' mission and strategic plan and with ongoing input from key stakeholders throughout theorganization.
  * Guides the development and implementation of digital asset and data management strategies, policies,standards, and procedures that support discovery, access, management, storage, and preservation of theLibraries' digital assets and resources.
  * Works collaboratively within the Libraries' Information Technology Division to articulate and implementan evolving technology services environment; actively participates in the design and development of thetechnical architecture for digital library applications, middleware, systems, and services.
  * Works with appropriate staff to create, maintain and improve the Libraries' locally developed and hosteddigital services. Leads cross-divisional digital projects, expedites their completion, and createsdocumentation for project-related activities. Acts as a liaison for digitization and metadata projects withother teams within the Libraries and/or other campus groups.
  * Transforms digital library initiatives through an iterative, data-informed, and test-driven process thatemphasizes performance, sustainability, and usability.
  * Maintains in-depth knowledge in the identification, assessment, and implementation of trends and
  * emerging technologies that strategically advance the Libraries' mission related to digital initiatives andonline scholarship.
  * Engages in national and consortial efforts in the digital library domain, and seeks mutually beneficialpartnerships and collaborations with peer institutions and in the private sector.
  * Works collegially with all personnel to achieve the Library's mission and strategic goals. Participatesactively in library-wide initiatives and serves on committees, project teams, and task forces.
  * Contributes to developments in the field of digital librarianship through active professional engagementand research, presenting, and publishing in appropriate venues. ualifications
  
(Required)

  * ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent.
  * Experience in managing digital projects/services and/or digital collections.
  * Demonstrated ability to independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, coordinate, and implementeffective digital projects, including managing multiple and simultaneous projects.
  * Demonstrated success in collaborative problem solving and working across organizational boundaries.
  * Experience with current digital collection architectures, technologies, standards, platforms, and products.
  * Knowledge and understanding of emergent and best practices, standards, issues and trends relating todigital initiatives in the library environment.
  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
  * Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  * Ability to meet the requirements of promotion and tenure; commitment to professional development andservice.
Qualifications (Desired)

  * Minimum of three years professional experience in managing digital projects, digital services, and/ordigital collections in an academic or large public institution.
  * Demonstrated ability to lead change, and identify and implement new technologies, services and work ability to learn and evaluate new technologies quickly.
  * Competency in analysis, budgeting and planning, assessment and evaluation, and service management.
  * Knowledge of the standards and technological framework for digital preservation.
  * Demonstrated knowledge of current information technology standards and developments in libraries andhigher education.
  * Working knowledge of, and experience with, a wide variety of media including text, music, still images,audio and video.
  * Knowledge of data and metadata standards prevalent in libraries.
Rank/Salary

This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment.
Salary and faculty rank are dependenton qualifications and
experience.

  
Benefits

The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 22 days vacation, 15
days sick leave, 10 holidays,hospitalization, major
medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and
life insurance at2.5 times one's annual salary. State and
alternative retirement choices are also available. For a summary
ofbenefits, see: http://hr.osu.edu/hrpubs/ben/fs-
bensummaryreg.pdf.

  
Application

Nominations or applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to applicationsreceived by March
15, 2013. Please send letter of interest with a current resume and name,
address, phone, salaryrequirements and email address of
three references to Greg Newman at [log in to unmask] . Please
includeHead, Digital Initiatives Application in the subject
field.



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5762/

Top of Message | Previous Page | Permalink

Advanced Options


Options

Log In

Log In

Get Password

Get Password


Search Archives

Search Archives


Subscribe or Unsubscribe

Subscribe or Unsubscribe


Archives

March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
May 2004
April 2004
March 2004
February 2004
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003

ATOM RSS1 RSS2



LISTS.CLIR.ORG

CataList Email List Search Powered by the LISTSERV Email List Manager