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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 Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/21779/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/