The Ryerson and Burnham Libraries of the Art Institute of Chicago invites
applications for the Digital Initiatives and Technologies Librarian.
The Librarian will guide the Libraries’ digital future supporting digital
and technology services that support research, scholarship, teaching, and
learning. The Librarian will strategize the Libraries’ presence in a future
digital environment providing the vision for and implementation of optimal
access to electronic assets and resources through the library’s website.
Candidates must understand the broad landscape of trends in information
technology and libraries, and must have a demonstrated track record of
successful project management, implementation, and evaluation of
technologies and services.
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Libraries and Archives, the
Librarian coordinates leadership and vision in planning, implementing,
managing, growing, supporting and preserving digital initiatives that
support the mission of the library and the AIC. The Librarian will work
closely with the AIC Digital Experience and Access department to develop
and maintain the Libraries’ website and access to resources. The Librarian
will collect and use data to inform decisions on technology integration and
will evaluate implemented projects. The Librarian is both the support and
primary technology strategist for library-specific projects, works closely
with the Information Technology department for hardware and software
implementation, and trains and advises library staff on use of internal and
external systems. The Librarian establishes and maintains library systems
and connections to outside resources including the Integrated Library
System (ILS), Interlibrary Loan (ILL) System, OCLC, and licensed resources.
The Librarian provides the vision for the Libraries’ digital environment
and the skills in project management necessary to achieve it.
Qualifications
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree required
with 2-5 years professional experience.
Working knowledge of web development, design, frameworks, and standards.
Demonstrated project management experience from research and planning
to implementation to evaluation.
Knowledge and understanding of automated library systems and related
search and discovery products and digital repositories.
Familiarity with best practices in digital asset management, discovery,
and preservation.
Experience in/familiarity with preparing technology-related RFP’s,
budgets, and grants.
Knowledge of metadata creation.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate collaboration.
Ability to communicate with diverse library users and staff.
For fullest consideration please apply online at
https://hrweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer
fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Douglas Litts
Executive Director
Ryerson and Burnham Libraries
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6110
(312) 443-3671
[email protected]
http://www.artic.edu/research
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