Media & Digital Services Librarian (La Salle University)
Connelly Library
Professional librarian position
Media & Digital Services Librarian
(Head, Media & Digital Services Department)
La Salle University seeks a technologically sophisticated Media/Digital Services Librarian to manage a growing Audio-Visual department with additional responsibility for the planned digitization of existing collections. A strong academic interest in film studies is required and a current knowledge of copyright laws/issues especially as they pertain to non-print formats will receive preference. This library professional will actively critique and contribute to the library’s Web site, portal presence, and design and implement digital initiatives. In coordination with faculty, the MSL also selects and purchases films and multi-media software. The MSL must be able to coordinate library systems (Innovative Interfaces, Inc) and a variety of technologies in a team environment. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and managing library technology projects and services in conjunction with librarians and campus technology staff. This candidate will possess knowledge of digital content and service development as well as its delivery and promotion. The candidate will develop and implement all policies and systems in digital projects and digital preservation for the campus. The MSL will research, evaluate, test, and recommend methods, standards, and software used in the creation of digital collections.
The Media Services Librarian supervises a staff of 2 full time paraprofessionals and 12+ student-workers. The position reports directly to the Director of Library Services.
The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited professional degree, or a Master’s degree in another field with appropriate work experience and demonstrated digital project management and supervisory skills. The candidate will also possess superior communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide-range of patrons and faculty. In addition, the MSL will have experience with digital standards (HTML, XML, METS, MOODS, EAD, PHP, SQL and other Web technologies.) The candidate must be familiar with programming and web development technologies including Macromedia, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ContentDM, DSpace, and familiarity with metadata, the Dublin Core, and international digital library standards.
La Salle University is a comprehensive, coeducational university established in 1863 by the Christian Brothers, a Roman Catholic teaching order.
This position will remain open until a satisfactory candidate can be hired. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 employment reference contacts as soon as possible to:
John S. Baky
Director of Libraries
La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141