Jobs

Posted 19 April 2008

Librarian - Digital Initiatives
Thompson Rivers University

Deadline: 'open until filled'

The University Library at Thompson Rivers University, Canada’s most comprehensive university, seeks a creative and committed individual to join its dynamic team for a tenure-track position as Digital Initiatives Librarian beginning on July 1, 2008. The successful candidate will work with the University Library Director and librarians in planning and developing library services and in developing digital solutions in support of teaching, research and outreach efforts to the entire university community.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advises and works collaboratively with the University Library Director and librarians on developments and applications of new information technologies, emerging trends, best practices related to scholarly communication; storage and digital preservation issues
• Participates and contributes to the Library's team organization; works and liaises with Information Technology Services (ITS), faculty, and other departments on digital and Web 2.0 projects, such as online learning and instructional materials. 
• Creates marketing strategies appropriate to libraries and to expanding participation in repository services
• Coordinates metadata activities, ensuring that appropriate digital and metadata standards and procedures are established and followed
• Provides leadership in technical planning, technical implementation, management and support of digital repository applications and projects
• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates procedures and documentation related to digital initiatives, including compiling statistics and preparing reports
• Provides face-to-face and/or virtual reference and research assistance
• Teaches library instruction classes and provides training and workshops to faculty and staff on digital projects
• Participates in collection development
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities

May involve evening work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS/MLIS from and ALA-accredited program
• Two years academic library experience preferred
• Experience planning and implementing digitization projects
• Demonstrated experience with metadata standards and schema including DublinCore
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; demonstrated excellence in project management skills
• Experience with learning/digital management systems and instructional design methods would be an asset
• Experience in liaison roles
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills complemented by the ability to take initiative
• Required:  CSS, XHTML, HTML, XML
• Experience with any of the following would be an asset:  Linux/Unix, PHP, MySQL, PERL, Javascript

COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT:      July 01, 2008.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:     Applications will be reviewed commencing 05 May 2008, and may continue until position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Thompson Rivers University is committed to the principle of employment equity.  Please forward current curriculum vitae, quoting the Competition #08-013A with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, along with a copy of graduate transcripts to:
Cathy Currie, Human Resources Advisor
Thompson Rivers University
P.O. Box 3010
Kamloops, BC   V2C 5N3