Digital Architect and Infrastructure Librarian
University of Miami
Coral Gables

**Digital Architect and Infrastructure Librarian**  
  
The University of Miami Libraries seeks applications for a collaborative and
innovative DigitalInfrastructure Librarian. Reporting to
the Associate Dean for Digital Strategies and working
withina growing digital strategies team, the Digital
Infrastructure Librarian, a newly defined position inthe UM
Libraries, will manage the current systems and technical workflows that
support thedigital library infrastructure. The UM Libraries
are undertaking a review of our current

infrastructure (principally made up of CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, Archon,
Omeka, Kaltura,and homegrown web exhibits). This position
will play a critical role in leading the evaluation, aswell
as the work to design and implement systems and workflows that will better
serve our usersand allow us to better leverage and support
emerging technologies and standards. The Digital

Infrastructure Librarian will work closely with the Web and Application
Development team, theHead of Digital Production and staff,
special collections curators, Cataloging and
MetadataServices, and other library staff integrally
involved in our digital infrastructure and content.

  
  
UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation's leading research
universities in acommunity of extraordinary diversity and
international vitality. The University is
privatelysupported, non‐sectarian institution, located in
Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260‐acre subtropicalcampus. The
University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges,
includingArchitecture, Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering,

Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science
(www.miami.edu).

  
THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (www.library.miami.edu) rank
among the top50 research libraries in North America with a
collection of 3.6 million volumes including 771,000ebooks,
and 92,958 current serials titles including 90,550 electronic journals. The
Otto G. RichterLibrary lies in the center of the Coral
Gables campus and serves as the central library for the

University. Other University of Miami libraries include the Paul Buisson
Architecture Library, theJudi Prokop Newman Business
Information Resource Center, the Marta & Austin Weeks
MusicLibrary, and the Marine and Atmospheric Science
Library. The University also has independentmedical and law
libraries. The Libraries provide support and services for approximately
10,370undergraduates, 5,259 graduate students, and 13,058
full and part time faculty andstaff. Excluding the
independent libraries, the University Libraries employ 56 professional and
90support staff and are a member of ARL, CNI, ASERL, CLIR,
NERL, OCLC Research Library Partners,SEFLIN, IFLA, IATUL,
HathiTrust, APTrust, DPN, and Lyrasis.

  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  
Performance:

  * In close collaboration with the Web and Application Development unit and SystemsAdministrator, manage the overall architecture of the digital library infrastructure.
  * Work with the Head of Digital Production, the Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian, andthe Systems Librarian to ensure robust workflows for ingest, management, preservation,and access to digital content.
  * Lead a team to assess the current infrastructure through appropriate assessment tools,gather user stories (requirements) from curators, digital production staff, users, andothers, and make recommendations for changes in the infrastructure.
  * Dependent on recommendations, lead a team to develop specifications for changes in theinfrastructure.
  * Serve as the product owner for any infrastructure development or implementation of avended system, including, actively participating in development process through provisionof feedback and testing, and serving as the communication channel between the users andthe development team.
  * Develop migration strategies for content as needed.
  * Write and maintain documentation in collaboration with other staff as appropriate.
  * Continue assessment of infrastructure and workflows.
  * Maintain familiarity with national and international best practices, established andemerging technologies, and applications in the digital library sphere.
  * Supervise and manage staff as needed.
  
Service:

  * Network, collaborate, and actively participate in local, regional, national, and/or
  * international organizations regarding digital library issues;
  * Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional,national, or international organizations, as appropriate; and
  * Serve on/participate in Libraries and University organizations, committees, task forces,and teams as appropriate.
  
Minimum Qualifications:

  * An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree and 2 years experience working with digital librarysystems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  * Working experience with at least two digital library systems (such as CONTENTdm,DSpace, Omeka, etc.).
  * Familiarity with current and emerging trends in digital library technologies and
  * infrastructure.
  * A good understanding of current trends in metadata and digital preservation.
  * Experience working with a team of developers.
  * Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
  * Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
  * Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  * Demonstrated commitment to user-centered service and the ability to work flexibly and
  * creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population.
  * Evidence of capacity for professional development, involvement, and contribution.
  
Preferred:

  * Knowledge of one or more programming languages.
  * Experience in developing and leading new services and programs for multidisciplinary setof stakeholders.
  * Experience working in an agile or semi-agile environment.
  * Knowledge of data issues in the research/knowledge creation lifecycle.
  
Salary and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with
experience andqualifications. This is a non-tenure track
faculty appointment at the Librarian Assistant orAssociate
Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package
including: TIAACREF;medical and dental insurance; life,
disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition

remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22 days annual vacation. Additional
employment benefitsavailable include credit union; Employee
Assistance Program; bookstore, and sporting event
optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center, and no
state or local income taxes.

  
Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position isfilled. Applications should be submitted
electronically and must include a letter of
interest,curriculum vitae and the names of three
references.

  
Send nominations and applications to:

  
Human Resources Manager

University of Miami Libraries

P.O. Box 248214

Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320

e-mail: [log in to unmask]

  
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
TheUniversity has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages



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