Digital Services Librarian
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications
are currently being accepted for a full-time, tenure-track Digital Services
Librarian position in the Ruth A. Haas Library. The Digital Services Librarian
plays a leadership role in the Library's digital initiatives by promoting and
supporting the integration of digital resources and methodologies with
traditional approaches to research, teaching, and learning. Additional
responsibilities include designing and managing library web presence and
interfaces, managing metadata and cataloging processes, and compiling and
analyzing web statistics and user experience data. The Digital Services
Librarian will also administer a variety of virtual and physical environments,
including proxy servers, storage servers, and production servers. S/he will
also serve as a subject liaison to one or more academic disciplines including
collection management, research assistance, reference, and instructional
activities.

  
The Digital Services Librarian collaborates with Acquisitions, Archives &
Special Collections, and other departments to help establish metadata policies
and procedures for digital projects. The individual selected for this position
will serve as a forward-thinking leader within and beyond Library Technical
Services on matters of resource description and metadata management. For more
information, please visit www.wcsu.edu/campustour/haas.asp

  
Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Masters in Library or Information
Sciences from an ALA accredited program and at least three years' related
professional experience. Experience with website design and information
architecture is required along with demonstrated knowledge and experience with
technologies and standards used in web design and publishing. Demonstrated
knowledge of current and emerging trends and issues in user experience design
and library technologies is required. Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal communication skills are required as are demonstrated problem
solving skills. The ability to work collaboratively and independently in a
team environment by setting and following through on both individual and team
priorities along with the willingness to share expertise with colleagues is
required. Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies
and adapt to changes in the profession is required. Strong service orientation
and awareness of end user needs are required in order to be successful in the
position.

  
The successful candidate will possess practical knowledge of and experience
with a range of tools for the analysis and display of information, such as
online exhibit tools, social media, data visualization, geospatial analysis,
encoding and text mining, programming and scripting languages, format
conversion and editing protocols and tools, graphic design, relational
databases, metadata schema, and open web standards.

  
Preference will be given to candidates with project management experience and
demonstrated success in working collaboratively with a variety of
constituencies, knowledge of web accessibility standards, and familiarity with
Library management Systems, OCLC, and other bibliographic utilities.

As Western is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work
effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly
valued.

  
Minimum Starting Salary: $59,668; WCSU offers competitive salary commensurate
with the candidate's experience and a comprehensive benefit package.
Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits

  
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter,
resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to
[log in to unmask] by Friday, October 23, 2015. All documents should be
combined in a single PDF document. Late applications will not be accepted.
Reference search #600-289 in the subject line.



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