University of New Mexico Libraries Digital Initiatives Librarian The University of New Mexico Libraries (UL) has an opening (Position#0800890) for a Digital Initiatives Librarian. This is a full-time, 12 month faculty position which reports directly to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources, Special Collections and the Center for Southwest Research (CSWR). The tenure status and faculty rank of this position is negotiable based on experience and professional qualifications. The desired start date is July 1, 2009. The annual salary is negotiable from a minimum of $50,000 and includes full benefits. Position Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Librarian to play a leadership role in planning, implementing and supporting digital collections and services. This librarian will work closely with the CSWR curatorial staff, UL subject liaisons, members of the Cataloging and Discovery Services division and IT staff in initiating projects to enhance the university’s scholarly communications and publications programs. This librarian will take the lead in developing policies and procedures for the production and management of digital content, metadata, workflow, and intellectual property issues. This librarian will also develop and provide training, and perform outreach to inform the campus community about the UL’s digital initiatives. Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: § Master’s degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program. § Two years experience managing digital collections. Preferred (Desired) Qualifications: § Demonstrated knowledge of digital library content and metadata standards, such as EAD, METS, and Dublin Core including demonstrated competence with XML. § Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection architectures, platforms, and products such as CONTENTdm and DSpace. § Demonstrated knowledge of Institutional Repositories management, including policy matters, intellectual property issues and strategies for securing appropriate content. § Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues, as well as independently, in a dynamic environment. § Demonstrated service experience with diverse populations. § Experience with project management. § Minimum two years of professional library experience in an academic or research library. § Additional degree in information or computer science-related discipline. § Demonstrated leadership ability. Primary Duties Provide leadership in the continued development and management of the UNM digital repository system. Provide technical expertise to continue development and enhancements for the Rocky Mountain Online Archives. Provide expertise and leadership for current and future UNM escholarship projects such as electronic journal publishing and data curation. Initiate and promote scholarly communication/publishing initiatives. Provide expertise on intellectual property issues. Maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of new technology, relevant national standards and best practices related to digitization and scholarship. Coordinate training for digitization and associated standards. Fulfill tenure requirements as detailed in the UNM Faculty Handbook (http://www.unm.edu/~handbook/) May perform supervisory duties. Environment The University of New Mexico Libraries contains over 2 million volumes and includes four branch libraries: Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Fine Arts & Design Library, Parish Memorial Library (business and economics), and Zimmerman Library (education, humanities and social sciences). Zimmerman Library also houses the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The UL is a regional library in the Federal Depository Library Program. The UL uses Innovative Interfaces, Incorporated for OPAC, circulation, acquisitions and serials control systems. For more information on the UL, please visit our website at http://elibrary.unm.edu. UNM enrolls nearly 26,000 students and employs 2,800 faculty and 4,400 staff. UNM offers 103 baccalaureate degrees, 75 master's degrees and 45 doctoral degrees/professional degrees. The University of New Mexico is a Tier I Research Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM attracts a culturally diverse student population and has strong academic and research programs concerned with the Southwestern United States, indigenous studies, and Latin America. The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albuquerque is ranked number one in creativity among medium-sized cities in Richard Florida's book "Rise of the Creative Class." Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse city with a rich culture and history located within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges which provide opportunities for hiking, biking, rock-climbing and skiing. To Apply Please visit UNMJobs at http://unmjobs.unm.edu/ Deadline The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than April 10, 2009. UNM's confidentiality policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Rebecca L. Lubas Director, Cataloging & Discovery Services University of New Mexico Libraries 505-277-5176 [log in to unmask]