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The Geoffrey R. Weller Library of the University of Northern British Columbia,
seeks applications

for an energetic and innovative individual for the position of Digital
Initiatives Librarian. Reporting

to the University Librarian and working collaboratively with librarian
members, staff, faculty, and

the University Information Technology Department, the primary role of this
position is the

assessment and monitoring of emerging information technology as well as to
manage, maintain, anddevelop the library's digital
infrastructure.

  
Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:
supervising library IT support

staff, providing leadership and direction with web design and usability,
overseeing customization of

access enhancements to web applications related to the library's integrated
library system, eresources, and online services and resources, providing
leadership, assistance and support to librarystaff in the
development of library related web-pages and web-based applications used in
libraryinstruction, administering the Library's web content
management system, providing technical

oversight and expertise for the development and managements of UNBC's digital
institutional

repository and electronic publishing platforms by coordinating activities of
key library staff and the

university community engaged in dissemination of scholarship in a variety of
digital formats,

providing technical expertise and liaising with the Archives in the continued
development and

enhancement of the Northern BC Archives digital infrastructure, and providing
reference (evening

and weekend work may be required), instruction, liaison, and collection
development in designated

subject areas.

  
Librarian members at the Geoffrey R. Weller Library participate in committee
work and engage with

the professional community through association involvement,
professional development, and

research and scholarship.

  
Qualifications and Requirements:

A graduate degree from an ALA accredited program in Library and Information
Studies. Experience

with the delivery of digital library services is required as is experience
with staff supervision and

demonstrated progressive management responsibilities. The successful candidate
must be a highly

motivated self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently and as a
team member in a

challenging and changing environment. The incumbent will be able to manage
complex

responsibilities in a timely and effective manner. Excellent communication,
interpersonal,

analytical/critical thinking and organizational skills are required.



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