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If interested in applying, please

submit a letter of interest addressing the requirements for the position, 
your r�sum�, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three 
professional references

to the Chair of the Search Committee, Lisa Bodenheimer, whose contact 
information is at the end of this position announcement.



LIBRARY DIGITAL INITIATIVES COORDINATOR


Clemson University seeks an energetic, creative, and service-oriented 
librarian who will provide leadership and vision in the creation of the 
Library Digital Initiatives Unit.  This is a 12-month tenure-track position 
with faculty rank and status and reports to the Dean of Libraries. Clemson 
library faculty members participate in library-wide planning and 
governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are active in 
professional organizations.  Library faculty members are encouraged to 
participate in University-wide initiatives.

*****Responsibilities*****

Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Libraries� 
digitization activities through collaboration with library units to develop 
a high-quality and responsive digital library initiative;
Collaborates with a Libraries� digital activities coordinating group to set 
goals and priorities for digital collections;
Supervises day-to-day operations of the unit, identifies training and 
development needs for unit employees, and promotes the Libraries� and 
University�s commitment to diversity;
Develops and maintains an effective, collegial, service-oriented team 
environment within the unit;
Fosters positive relationships with all communities involved in digital 
initiatives � within the Libraries, the University and the State of South 
Carolina;
Seeks opportunities for additional funding by developing proposals and 
coordinating grant requests;
Keeps up-to-date with developments and emerging trends in scholarly 
communication and library digital services;
Represents the Libraries on consortia, regional and national committees as 
appropriate.

*****Requirements*****

ALA-accredited Master�s degree in Library or Information Sciences
Experience with digitization projects/initiatives
Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills
Demonstrated skills directing and evaluating the work of others
Knowledge of cataloging, metadata and archival storage standards
Knowledge of copyright, intellectual access and digital rights management 
issues
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a challenging and 
complex environment
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of or potential for professional and/or scholarly activity

*****Preferred Qualifications*****

Familiarity with digital asset management systems
Experience with integrated library systems
Experience with developing grant proposals
Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating library digitization 
projects

Salary and benefits: Minimum $55,000; rank and competitive salary based on 
the successful candidate�s qualifications and experience. State of South 
Carolina, TIAA-CREF, or other retirement plans available. Various medical 
plans, dental plans, 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 12 paid 
holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. The 
University offers up to four credit hours to employees each semester. 
Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other 
professional development activity.

Library: Clemson University Libraries employs 30 librarians and over 70 
support staff, uses the Innovative Interfaces� Millennium integrated 
library system and has recently purchased CONTENTdm as its digital 
management system. For more information about the Libraries and its 
services, see http://www.lib.clemson.edu.

Location: Clemson University, South Carolina's technologically-oriented 
land grant institution, has approximately 17,000 students and is located in 
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30 miles from Greenville, SC and 
within 2 hours driving time of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.  For more 
information, see http://www.clemson.edu.


Application process: Submit a letter of interest addressing the 
requirements for the position, your r�sum�, and names, addresses, and 
telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Lisa Bodenheimer, Co-Chair,
Library Digital Initiatives Coordinator Search Committee
RM Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson, SC  29634-3001

Phone (864) 656-1769
Fax (864) 656-0758

This information may also be submitted electronically as a single 
attachment in Word, PDF, or RTF format to [log in to unmask] Applications 
submitted by May 1, 2007 will be given first consideration. Candidates 
invited for on-site interviews will give a 20 minute presentation to 
library faculty and staff.


Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity 
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of 
individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national 
origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.



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