The Fort Hays State University Library is recruiting a Digital Collections Librarian. Required degree: "Current Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent by May 2012." Salary: $38,272.
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The Digital Collections Librarian will have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage the Library's digital collections under the direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. . . .
- Consult with faculty and other producers of digital media for the creation of digital libraries and digital repositories
- Work with technical staff, librarians, the university community and local/regional entities to identify materials to be transferred to digital media
- Coordinate and improve workflow for digitizing and cataloging digital collections
- Catalog and assign metadata to digital materials
- Identify external funding sources and participate in grant writing
- Apply current digital library community benchmarks, best practices, and standards where appropriate
- Consult with appropriate campus personnel regarding copyright, licensing and rights management issues related to digital collections
- Collaborate with the Forsyth Library's archivist to implement, monitor, and maintain digital preservation practices for both born digital and migrated resources
- Provide copyright, intellectual property and rights management consultation for faculty
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