[Scla-list] FW: 2 Positions Open - East Carolina University

Fri Jun 11 15:03:14 MDT 2010

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Bill McRee

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Subject: 2 Positions Open - East Carolina University

Assistant Director for Library Technology and Digital Initiatives 
J.Y. Joyner Library 
East Carolina University 

 J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a creative,
forward-thinking, experienced, and user-focused individual to fill the new
position of Assistant Director for Library Technology and Digital
Initiatives.  The individual in this position will be the primary technology
architect and planner for the Library.  The individual will have direct
supervisory responsibility for four areas: Digital Collections, Integrated
Library System Services, Technology Support, and Web Development Team. 

The Assistant Director for Library Technologies and Digital Initiatives
reports to the Dean of Academic Library and Learning Resources and serves on
the senior management team.  The Assistant Director will contribute to
strategic planning, program development and evaluation, and allocation of
resources in support of the Library's mission.  The individual will
coordinate activities and set priorities for the four reporting areas;
develop and promote a cohesive vision for the Library's online identity;
represent the Library on information technology groups on the ECU campus,
within the University of North Carolina system, and externally;  establish
and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations; maintain
professional knowledge of trends in libraries and higher education and a
strategic awareness of the role of technology in libraries; and assure that
the Library is at the forefront of best practices in delivering services.
This is a twelve-month tenure track faculty position.  Professional
achievement, service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure
and promotion.   

Finalists will be asked to make a presentation during the on-campus
interview.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with candidate's experience
and professional achievement (minimum salary of $72,000).  For a complete
job announcement and application instructions, see
<http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/administration/facpos.cfm>
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/administration/facpos.cfm or contact:   

Search Committee 
Assistant Director for Library Technology & Digital Initiatives 
Ms. Mary Sweatte, Library Personnel Administrator 
2400 Joyner Library, Mail Stop 516 
East Carolina University 
Greenville, NC 27858-4353 

Academic Library Services is dedicated to sustaining a diverse workforce and
does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on
race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or
disability. 

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Digital Archivist 
J.Y. Joyner Library 
East Carolina University 
#001045 

J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a
forward-thinking, flexible, enthusiastic, user-focused and energetic
individual to fill the new faculty position of Digital Archivist.  The
individual in this position will provide leadership and support for the
production and online presentation of archival finding aids and other
special collections tools. He or she will also work with the Digital
Collections and Technical Services departments to increase the digitization
of Special Collections materials and ensure the long-term preservation of
born-digital material. 

Responsibilities:  The Digital Archivist is a member of the Special
Collections Department and reports to the Assistant Director for Special
Collections. The Digital Archivist will develop, in collaboration with other
staff, internal encoding standards and evaluate and deploy software for use
in encoding; work to ensure the online accessibility of finding aids through
the design of the end-user  interface and navigation for the EAD repository;
coordinate training for Special Collections staff involved in the creation
of EAD finding aids; work with Special Collections staff to select
collections for digitization, taking into account factors such as scholarly
impact, fragility of materials, copyright, and privacy; and maintain and
expand the Special Collections Department Website using emerging web
technologies and best practices that serve a growing online user community.
The Digital Archivist will co-chair the Metadata Advisory Group, which will
develop guidelines for metadata creation, identify core elements common to
all projects, set standards for levels of detail and granularity for
individual projects and repositories, and serve as consultants to the
Metadata Librarian and metadata providers. The Digital Archivist will also
participate in the Special Collections Department's public service
activities, including instruction and in-house as well as online reference
services; some weekend work is required. 

Finalists will be asked to make a presentation during the on-campus
interview. 

Visit the Library's web site at  <http://www.lib.ecu.edu>
http://www.lib.ecu.edu for additional information. 

ALS recognizes that diversity and respect for human differences within the
academy is a key source of intellectual vitality and innovative spirit, and
encourages genuine respect for individual backgrounds, lifestyles,
experiences, perspectives and opinions.  ALS invites candidates from diverse
backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the
university's multicultural environment.  We seek candidates who reflect the
rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world
views found within our university and community. 

Rank, Salary and Benefits: This is a twelve-month tenure track faculty
position with a comprehensive fringe benefits package.  Professional
achievement, service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure
and promotion.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with candidate's
experience and professional achievement (minimum salary of $45,000). 

Application Process: Screening of applications will begin July 1, 2010, and
continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. All
applicants must apply online through ECU's employment website at
<http://www.jobs.ecu.edu> http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. Additional materials
(letter of application; resume; copies of transcripts; and names and
addresses, postal and email, of three current references) can be attached to
the application electronically or the materials may be sent by mail to: 

Search Committee 
Digital Archivist 
Ms. Mary Sweatte, Library Personnel Administrator 
2400 Joyner Library, Mail Stop 516 
East Carolina University 
Greenville, NC 27858-4353 

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