The Temple University Libraries are recruiting a Head of Digital Library Initiatives.
Here's an excerpt from the ad (job number: TU-13131):
The Head of Digital Library Initiatives will aggressively expand the digital library program at Temple, providing vision and leadership in the creation and delivery of digital content. The incumbent 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. Responsibilities include: digitization of special collections and other library materials in text, image, and video formats; developing digital repository systems to preserve and make accessible the intellectual output of Temple University; implementing discovery tools related to these initiatives; hiring additional information technologist staff, and supervising full-time staff, as well as student assistants; planning, prioritizing, and coordinating or managing digitization production; investigating and establishing appropriate standards (technical, metadata, etc.) and quality control procedures; coordinating the library’s web services; maintaining awareness and developing in-depth knowledge of new technology, relevant national standards and best practices, assessing and integrating these into library practices for best results as appropriate.
