[XML4Lib] Position Announcement: Head of Digital Library Initiatives

[Derik Badman]

Head of Digital Library Initiatives

The Temple University Libraries have re-opened their search for the  
newly-created position of Head of Digital Library Initiatives, which  
offers the opportunity to lead a new service department in a library  
in the midst of dynamic growth, located in Philadelphia on the main  
campus of a vibrant, urban research university with over 1,700 full- 
time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that was recently ranked  
most diverse in the nation.  For more information about Temple and  
Philadelphia, National Geographic Traveler’s “Next Great City,” visit  
http://www.temple.edu/about/.

The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of  
digital projects experience and an understanding and vision for  
building great digital collections.  Reporting to the Senior  
Associate University Librarian, the Head of Digital Library  
Initiatives will build a digital library program at Temple, providing  
vision and leadership in the creation and delivery of digital  
content.  S/he will work closely and collaboratively with senior  
administrators, special collections, technical services, computing  
staff, and others to ensure fast-paced development of digital library  
initiatives which respond to the needs of Temple’s community and  
align with collections and preservation priorities.  These include  
digitization of special collections and other library materials in  
text, image, and video formats, the development of digital repository  
systems to preserve and make accessible the intellectual output of  
Temple University, and the implementation of discovery tools related  
to these initiatives. In particular, the individual will

·       hire at least one additional information technologist;

·       with the additional position in place, supervise 4 full-time  
staff, as well as student assistants;

·       plan, prioritize, and coordinate or manage digitization  
production;

·       investigate and establish appropriate standards (technical,  
metadata, etc.) and quality control procedures;

·       coordinate the library’s web services;

·       maintain awareness and develop in-depth knowledge of new  
technology, relevant national standards and best practices, assessing  
and integrating these into library practices for best results as  
appropriate.

Compensation:  Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications  
and experience. Generous benefits package, including relocation  
expenses.

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science,  
Computer Science/Systems Management, Public History, or other allied  
discipline.    Progressively responsible experience with the concepts  
and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting  
digital information. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and  
implement effective programs, complex projects, and services.  
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle  
complex analytical and detailed work. Excellent oral and written  
communication skills. Ability to work independently and  
collaboratively in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

Preferred: The ideal candidate will present a strong combination of  
demonstrated experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:  
Metadata and associated functional standards, including XML/XSLT.  
Developing interfaces for Web resources including knowledge of  
database management principles and software. Knowledge of software  
systems such as CONTENTdm (which Temple has licensed), DSpace,  
Fedora. Knowledge of current digital library technologies, standards,  
and best practices.  Obtaining grant funding and managing grant- 
funded projects.

Application:  To apply for this position, please visit  
www.temple.edu, click on Jobs at Temple, and reference TU-11898.  
Complete the Online Application Form, and attach you cover letter and  
resume in a single electronic file.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity  
Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.



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Derik A. Badman
Digital Services Librarian
Reference Librarian for Education and Social Administration
Temple University Libraries
Paley Library 121
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-204-5250
Email: dbadman at temple.edu
AIM: derikbad

"The world is richer in associations than meanings, and ... it is the  
part of wisdom to distinguish between the two." -John Barth
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