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*Digital Resources Librarian <https://sites.allegheny.edu/hr/job_post/digital-resources-librarian-2/>Allegheny College, a small selective liberal arts college located in northwest Pennsylvania, invites applications for the position of Digital Resources Librarian (DRL). The position is a full-time, exempt, administrative position reporting to the Associate Director of the Library, Library and Information Technology Services (LITS).We are seeking an individual who understands the management and discovery of digital resources. In collaboration with LITS staff, the successful candidate will be the primary support person for the management of internally-created digital resources, including manuscripts, images, audio/video, and student/faculty research and publications. In particular, the candidate will be responsible for managing the library’s DSpace institutional repository and Allegheny’s collections in JSTOR Forum. In addition, the DRL will support the library’s Summon discovery platform, Primo VE, and the College’s open access initiative. As necessary and as time permits, the candidate will also assist with managing commercially-vended digital resources.Qualifications and Educational Requirements: The position requires a Masters in Library/ Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent. Recent library school graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of discovery platforms, institutional repositories, digital asset management systems, Dublin Core, and XML. LITS staff at Allegheny are dynamic, adaptable, multifaceted individuals who enjoy learning new skills, collaborating with team members, and tackling complex problems. Candidates must have excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and listening skills. Applicants with the ability to identify and apply best practices through the lens of institutional need and culture are desired.The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks Allegheny as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, specifically in the areas of compensation and benefits. Allegheny has a total undergraduate enrollment of just under 2,000 with students from 46 states [plus AE, AP, DC, GU, PR, VI] and 65 countries. The College’s picturesque location is ideal for outdoor recreation, with eight freshwater lakes, ski areas and recreational opportunities all within easy reach.Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to [email protected] <[email protected]>. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.* -- Brian Kern Associate Director of Libraries Allegheny College [email protected] 814-332-3792 -- All messages to this mailing list should adhere to the DuraSpace Code of Conduct: https://duraspace.org/about/policies/code-of-conduct/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DSpace Community" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/dspace-community. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
