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I thought this would be of interest to the list.
Jane Levy, ARLIS liason to AAM
Job Posting: UCLA, Digital Library Coordinator (DLC)
THE LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC POSITION
Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. They are entitled to
appropriate
professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of
sick leave, and
all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University
has an excellent
retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and
life insurance
plans.
Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have professional backgrounds
which demonstrate
a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will
normally include
the MLIS professional degree from an accredited library and information science
graduate
program. Relevant graduate education and/or significant experience will be
considered in lieu
of an MLIS for this position. In addition to professional competence and
quality of service
within the library, criteria for promotion include professional involvement
outside of the
library, University and community service and scholarly activities.
Position Title: Digital Library Coordinator (DLC)
Rank: Associate Librarian /Librarian
Annual Salary Range: $ 39,456 - $66,780
DUTIES:
Reporting to the UCLA Libraryms Associate University Librarian (AUL) for
Collections &
Technical Services, the Digital Library Coordinator (DLC) will serve as the
lead person in
making UCLAms local collections digitally accessible. In consultation and
collaboration with
Library and campus colleagues as appropriate, the DLC will serve as a catalyst
for, and
will facilitate the delivery of, locally developed digital content to the
Libraryms users.
More specifically, the DLC will identify, plan, and develop digital library
collections.
The DLC will establish the necessary policies and procedures to guide and
facilitate the
Libraryms digital library initiatives, including the archiving and preservation
of digital
content. In consultation and collaboration with the AUL, Library unit heads
and staff,
campus faculty, and the Campus Counselms office, as appropriate, the DLC will
act as a catalyst
for digital library projects that facilitate access to collections and support
instructional
objectives. The DLC will also help identify and secure external funding for
digital library
initiatives. Furthermore, the DLC will collaborate with Library systems staff
to develop and
implement solutions to support digital library projects. The DLC will oversee
the design and
maintenance of a Web-based gateway to both local and remote digital content.
The DLC will work with Library staff as appropriate to ensure integration of
locally developed
digital collections with other library collections, including those of the
California Digital
Library (CDL). Finally, the DLC will formulate a staff development program in
support of the
Libraryms digital library initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Three years relevant project management experience. Knowledge of
digital library
technologies, standards, issues, and trends. Strong leadership skills,
including creativity and
initiative in planning and facilitating projects. Grant writing expertise.
Ability to work
effectively with diverse constituencies. Excellent communication skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of relevant digital library standards, including EAD,
TEI, SGML, HTML,
XML, and Dublin Core. Knowledge of relevant Internet delivery technologies,
including object
and relational databases, TCP/IP, and multi-tiered systems. Participation in,
or knowledge of,
key digital library organizations and associations at the regional, national,
and international
level.
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UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer.
Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, The
American Federation of
Teachers.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who
are legally
authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents
specified in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Dr. Rita A.
Scherrei, Associate
University Librarian for Administrative Services, Charles E. Young Research
Library, UCLA, 11334
YRL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The application letter
should include a
complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant
experience, and
the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's
qualifications
for this position. Candidates applying by June 1, 1999, will be given first
consideration.
UCLA Library Open Position Website:
http://www.library.ucla.edu/admin/staffserv/openposn.htm
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