Forwarding for a non-ARLIS colleague--apologies if you get this twice. ----- Forwarded by Edith Crowe/SJSU on 11/01/2005 08:39 AM ----- Pamela Jackson <[log in to unmask]> 11/01/2005 07:12 AM To [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] cc Subject Job Announcement Digital Collections Librarian The San Diego State University Library and Information Access seeks applications and nominations for an innovative, dynamic Digital Collections Librarian. The successful candidate will provide campus leadership to expand access and promote the Library?s digital collections and will also engage in broader national and international dialog about the development and use of digital collections. The Digital Collections Librarian will create, integrate and ensure access to digitized information services and resources that support teaching, learning and research; manage standards usage and compliance; convert textual, image, audio and video materials into digital form and migrate digital resources into new formats. In consultation and collaboration with the Associate Dean and the broader university community, the Digital Collections Librarian will develop policies and procedures for management of the digital intellectual output of SDSU and the digital conversion of library and archival collections. The incumbent will also perform outreach, communicating progress and successes about the library?s digital initiatives to the university and the scholarly community at large, and explore external funding opportunities for digital library projects. The individual in this position reports to the Associate Dean. Required Qualifications: · Knowledge of current and emerging digital library technology, including preservation, databases, storage systems and web services · Strong leadership skills, including creativity and initiative in planning and facilitating projects · Experience with traditional and emerging metadata standards · Knowledge of current digital library technologies, standards and best practices · Experience with one or more major descriptive metadata standards and coding approaches for metadata mapping · Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects and services · Excellent organizational skills with aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work · Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment. · Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills · Demonstrated leadership skills in a collegial environment · ALA-accredited degree or equivalent foreign degree · Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure Preferred Qualifications: · Active involvement in professional development activities with a record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession · Experience working with faculty, staff and students · Experience with online course management software and other relevant educational technologies · Grant-writing experience This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position. Tenure is dependent upon ongoing library service effectiveness, professional growth and development, and service to the University and the community. Rank of either Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian, with a starting salary range of $50,100 - $80,136. Excellent benefits, including 24 days vacation. San Diego State University (SDSU) is the third-largest academic institution in California and the oldest in the region. A part of the California State University system, SDSU serves an ethnically diverse student body of approximately 33,000 students. The University, a Title II research intensive university, offers bachelor?s degrees in 78 areas, master?s in 66 and joint doctorates in 16. Its mission is to provide well-balanced, high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students, and to contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and distinction in teaching, research and service. Additional information is available at: <http://www.sdsu.edu/>http://www.sdsu.edu SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era. Application packet should include a letter of application, resume, and, names, postal and e-mail addresses of 5 professional references. Electronic application packets may be e-mailed to: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] Print application packet may be sent to: Helen Henry Director, Administrative Operations Library and Information Access San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-8050 Please indicate the position for which you are applying. The search committee will begin screening applications on November 28, 2005 and will remain open until filled. Pamela A. 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