Digital Resources Librarian
University of Mary Washington Libraries
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Apply by 11/03/2016
The UMW Libraries constitute the knowledge center of the university — a
physical and virtual manifestation of the institution’s mission of connected,
integrated, and engaged teaching, learning, research, and service. The UMW
Libraries are committed to supporting the University’s mission of creating an
environment where students, faculty, and staff share in the creation and
exploration of knowledge in the development of their academic and professional
interests and in practicing the habits of mind necessary for life-long learning.
The Digital Resources Librarian works collaboratively with the Head of Special
Collections and Archives to create, maintain, and promote UMW Libraries’
digital collections and services, including creating policies and usage
guidelines, planning and implementing workflows, and overseeing quality
control. Under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections and Archives,
this librarian will develop strategies for the management of digital assets,
advise faculty and students on best practices for preserving scholarship and
digital projects, and participate in campus-wide conversations on scholarly
communications. The Digital Resources Librarian manages the Digital Archiving
Lab in the Hurley Convergence Center and develops exhibits for the Convergence
Gallery.
Required Education
- MLS or MSI degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and
methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong service
orientation.
- Understanding of the variety of metadata standards used in digital
collections (e.g., EAD, VRA Core, Dublin Core); familiarity with digital
conversion technologies, digital object standards and workflows.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with web archiving in an academic library environment.
- Experience developing and promoting a digital repository.
- Experience working with students, faculty, and staff to create, plan, and
implement digital projects.
- Experience working with digital repositories in an academic library
environment.
- Experience with standard web programming languages and with creating
online exhibits.
Salary commensurate with experience, minimum $47,000.
The University of Mary Washington seeks to enrich its academic environment by
continuing to provide equal educational and employment opportunities. We
actively encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and
veterans to apply.
For more details and to apply: https://careers.umw.edu/postings/4815
