Date:         Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:41:08 -0500
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Subject:      Digital Collections Librarian Position Announcement - University
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University of Maryland

Title: Librarian (Digital Collections)

Category: Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12-Month Appointment)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive
benefits

Exciting opportunity to help build a new and dynamic program in digital
collections and research at the largest university library system in the
Washington DC-Baltimore area. The UM Libraries serve the College Park
campus, the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland. See
http://www.lib.umd.edu/ for more information.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The* *Digital Collections Librarian will support and
manage projects coordinated by the office of Digital Collections and
Research. (See http://www.lib.umd.edu/dcr/collections.html) Working in a
team-based environment and sharing or dividing duties as assignments and
skills indicate with a second Digital Collections Librarian, the
incumbent will research, evaluate, test and recommend various
methodologies, standards, and software used in the creation of digital
collections and their long-term preservation; contribute to best
practice documentation; provide expertise to others in the library and
in the university in the creation of digital collections; and
participate in grant writing and training initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: * *ALA-accredited master’s degree in
library or information science or a master's degree in a relevant
disciplinary area. Minimum two years of relevant experience in a digital
library or digital humanities center or initiative. Demonstrated
experience bringing digital projects to completion. Supervisory
experience desirable. Ability to work collaboratively and to set and
manage priorities in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and
communication skills. Interest and ability to meet promotion and
permanent status requirements as a member of the library faculty of the
UM Libraries.

Electronic applications are preferred. For full consideration, submit a
cover letter, a resume and the names and addresses of three references
by *February 16, 2007*. Applications accepted until the position is
filled. Send resume by e-mail to ­­­­­­­[log in to unmask], or by fax to
301-314-6293 or to Jane Williams, Room 7107, McKeldin Library,
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011.

Full job description is at
http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/011807.html

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EEO/AA employer.

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Kate Murray
AV Archivist	
University of Maryland Libraries
Tel: 301-314-3287
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