Digital Collections Manager
State Library of North Carolina
Raleigh

Apply for this position at [http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/def
ault.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1209118](http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northc
arolina/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1209118)

  
The State Library of North Carolina's Government & Heritage Library (GHL) is
looking for an experienced digital librarian who is passionate about digital
preservation, committed to ensuring that digital government publications
remain available to the public into the future, has innovative ideas, and has
a strong customer service ethic.

  
While this is a non-supervisory position, it coordinates the GHL's digital
preservation activities, and actively participates in digital collection
development. The position is in the Content and Information Delivery Services
branch of the GHL.

  
Job Class Title: Library Professional

Working Title:
Library Digital Collections Manager

Position Number: 60083837

Department: Dept of Cultural Resources

Recruitment Range:
$34,361 - $57,870

Salary Grade / Salary Grade Equivalent: 74

Competency Level: Advanced

Appointment Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Pos. Location: Wake
County, North Carolina

Opening Date: Mon. 08/03/15

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/21/15 5:00 PM Eastern Time

  
Description of Work:

The NC Government & Heritage Library (GHL) seeks an enthusiastic, innovative,
and detail-oriented Digital Collections Manager (Librarian) to support the
GHL's work to preserve and provide access to the valuable resources of North
Carolina government. As part of the Content and Information Delivery Services
branch, this position coordinates the GHL's access and preservation
repositories, digital preservation education and outreach initiatives, and
specialized digital projects. Develops and delivers in-person and online
training. Develops policies, guidelines, best practices, and workflows
regarding digital information management. Researches, tests, and makes
recommendations regarding digital preservation and access tools as they
concern born-digital and digitized publications. Serves as the liaison between
vendors and the GHL and State Archives for select systems, including CONTENTdm
and DuraCloud. Position works closely with staff throughout the GHL and State
Archives on collaborative projects and initiatives, including the NC Digital
Collections, Digital Preservation Education site, and State Government Website
Archiving & Access Program. Continuously works to improve access to digital
materials, and advises on copyright and intellectual property rights, as
appropriate. Supports the research and development of grants concerning
digital information management and digital projects. Provides in-person and
virtual customer assistance, which includes occasional Saturday work.

  
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Demonstrated thorough knowledge of and hands-on experience with current
practices, policies, and standards in library science and digital information
practices and curation concepts such as the OAIS framework, distributed
storage, open-source tools for validation, normalization, and authentication.
Thorough knowledge of and experience with digital library collection
management, including collection identification and selection, file
structures, metadata schemes, controlled vocabularies, and web interfaces.
Knowledge and understanding of content and digital asset management systems
(e.g. Drupal, CONTENTdm), digital preservation tools and systems, and web
scripting languages (e.g. HTML, PHP, Javascript). Knowledge and understanding
of intellectual rights and copyright laws. Strong written and verbal skills
and demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues to a variety
of audiences. Strong customer service skills. Experience developing and
delivering in-person training and/or creating online tutorials. Demonstrated
ability to cultivate strong working relationships, to act as a lead on
partnerships and collaborations, and to work independently as well as in a
collaborative environment. Prefer experience with responsive web design,
linked data, usability testing, and reference and customer service.

  
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's degree in library and information science from an appropriately
accredited (ALA) institution or regionally accredited program in North
Carolina. Experience as a professional librarian in the area of digital
libraries, web services, or library systems and technology support preferred.

  
Supplemental and Contact Information:

**APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE USING THE WEBSITE PROVIDED BELOW**  
[http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/default.cfm?action=viewJob&job
ID=1209118](http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/default.cfm?action=
viewJob&jobID=1209118)

  
To apply for this position, please click the APPLY link on the URL provided
above. In order to receive credit for
your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online
application form. Any information
omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but will not be used for
screening for qualifying credit. Using "See Resume" or "See
Attachment" instead of completing the education and experience portion of the
profile is not acceptable and will result in an incomplete
application. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will
also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying
credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy
of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans
preference.

  
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or
by fax. Please call the human resources office for
assistance.

  
The Department of Cultural Resources (DCR) uses Merit-Based Recruitment
practices to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to
the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies related
to the position for which you apply on the State application via the NEOGOV
website. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or
duties that reflect knowledge skills, and abilities. When a
salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant
competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and budgetary
considerations pertinent to the advertised positions.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited
institutions. The Department of Cultural Resources is an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

  
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Department of Cultural
Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility
(immigration and naturalization) on the first day of
employment. We participate in E-Verify
(Employment Eligibility Verification System).

  
CONTACT INFORMATION:

  
Department of Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

4603 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-4603

Phone: 919-807-7373



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