Northwestern University Library is recruiting an Assistant Head, Digital Collections Department. Required degree: "Masters degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science."
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The assistant head develops and executes digital library projects. Supervises staff engaged in project management, digital production, and provision of digitization services to the faculty and to the broader university community. Contributes to the development of best practices for Northwestern's digital library program and repository services. Works closely with curators and other key staff throughout the library to assess feasibility and develop plans for digital projects and to design and implement technical infrastructure. Directly manages selected digitization projects. Contributes to the preparation of grant and other funding requests for submission to the library administration, other university funding sources, and/or to outside grant-giving organizations. Supervises in-house book and large format print digitization and internal media digitization and streaming operations and related requesting, management, and delivery services. The assistant head is expected to maintain awareness of trends affecting digital libraries, digital preservation, and the curation of digital objects. May chair or participate in committees and working groups. Directly supervises one part time project librarian, the head of digital production, and a rotating team of term funded specialists. Indirectly supervises five paraprofessional staff. Works closely with other digital collections department staff to provide services to the university community. Assists with departmental budget management, equipment and software selection, and facility oversight. Supervises the entire department in the absence of the department head.
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