Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects - University of Oregon (Eugene)
Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects
The University of Oregon (Eugene) Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects (MSDP). Departmental services include metadata creation and maintenance, coordination and support of digital collections, and conservation and re-formatting of library resources. This position will have overall responsibility for: providing innovative leadership and vision in the provision of bibliographic services; providing leadership for traditional and non-traditional metadata creation and management in the face of changing standards, user expectations and tools; overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the libraries’ digital collections; collaborating in building and maintaining Scholars Bank, the UO’s institutional repository; providing leadership in the preservation of the libraries’ collections (print, non-print, and digital); serving as the libraries’ metadata liaison to campus and external grant-funded digital projects; supervising seven ranked librarians, two managers, and 21 classified support staff. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Reports to the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Access.
Qualifications: /Required:/ ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science; significant post-MLS experience in cataloging and metadata operations; experience with substantial digital projects and initiatives; successful supervisory experience; demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others; knowledge of current standards, trends, and emerging technologies in metadata services, including those related to digital libraries; knowledge of various metadata formats; familiarity with the principles, standards, and technological framework of digital preservation; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; excellent oral and written communication and analytic skills. Desired: 5 years or more professional experience; management experience in an academic research library; experience with project management; record of achievement in national professional associations; additional graduate degree.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Generous benefits package (see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits).
Application Deadline: Application review begins November 9, 2007, and continues until position is filled.
To Apply: Send Word or pdf attachments (cover letter explaining qualifications, resume, and list of four references that includes most recent supervisor) via email to libapps@uoregon.edu <mailto:libapps@uoregon.edu>. Hard copy follow-up documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299.
For complete announcement and information, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/headmsdp.html.