[SOA] Digital Services Librarian Position Opening

[Dawne Dewey]

Wright State University Libraries seek an energetic and innovative 
professional to serve as the head of a newly-created department within 
the University Libraries. Reporting to the Associate University 
Librarian for Collections, the Digital Services Department Head will 
have the opportunity to define the role of this department and to 
guide the further development of digital initiatives in the University 
Libraries and across the campus. 
Head of Digital Services
Wright State University Libraries, Dayton, OH 
 
The Head of Digital Services will participate in the creation of 
policies and procedures for the production and management of digital 
content; perform outreach and communicate information about the 
Libraries digitization and digital projects; investigate preservation 
strategies; assist in the identification and writing of grant 
proposals geared towards the creation of digitization and digital 
projects; and participate in software and hardware selection. This 
person will supervise staff and student assistants responsible for 
digital production and will report to the Associate University 
Librarian for Collections.

Minimum Qualifications:  Master's degree in Library Science (from an 
ALA-accredited program), public history, computer science or related 
field; minimum two years experience working with digital collections; 
experience creating, capturing, and processing images in a variety of 
digital formats; working knowledge of digital image file formats and 
software, such as Adobe Photoshop, PDF, TIFF, WAV, etc.; knowledge of 
metadata standards, such as Dublin Core, METS, EAD and TEI; experience 
with digital asset management tools; working knowledge of XML, HTML, 
or other Web-related markup languages; experience with web site design 
and organization; excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
 
For more information:  
http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/jobopps/digitalserv.html.  
 
Send letter of application, resume, and names of three current 
references to: Ms. Chris Watson (chris.watson at wright.edu).  Fullest 
consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 
2006.  AA/EEO Employer. 
 
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Chris Watson, Director of Library Administrative & Computing Services
126 Dunbar Library
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH  45435
 
PH:  937-775-2608   FAX:  937-775-4109
chris.watson at wright.edu
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