Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian, Assistant / Associate Professor
Ida Jane Dacus Library and Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Digital Strategies & Systems Librarian to join our Technical and Digital Initiatives (TDI) team. This librarian serves as the technical lead in the management and optimization of the library and archives’ information systems and processes, including the Ex Libris Library Services Platform (LSP); Springshare website and program suite; and the institutional repository and publication platform, BePress Digital Commons. This 12-month tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of TDI. Rank will be assigned at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience.
Dacus Library is a member of the Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries (PASCAL) consortium which provides shared services for 55 colleges and universities including a Shared Library Services Platform (SLSP), statewide rapid resource sharing service, electronic resources, and collaborative collections. The pay range for this position is $60,000-$63,000, commensurate with experience. This position will remain open until filled.
Major Responsibilities :
- Serves as administrator of the SLSP (e.g., Ex Libris Alma, Primo, Open Athens)
- Manages the library’s website (Springshare LibGuides)
- Oversees the Digital Commons repository and Springshare applications
- Collaborates with archives on repository projects and collections
- Teaches information literacy and participates in reference service rotations
- Participates in collection development serving as departmental liaison for select academic units
- Engages in scholarship and performs activities aligned with tenure and promotion
- Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
ALA-accredited MLS / MLIS degreeTwo years experience managing an LSPExperience with website development and managementExperience with institutional repositoriesExcellent analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsProject management experienceExperience troubleshooting hardware and software issuesExperience providing technical support and trainingUnderstanding of scholarly communication principles and practicesAbility to respond effectively to rapidly changing needs and prioritiesDemonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a collegial teamExperience teaching library instruction classes and providing reference servicesPreferred Qualifications :
Alma Administration CertificationExperience working in a consortia environment with a shared LSPDirect experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo, Open AthensFamiliarity with the Springshare product suiteAn understanding of metadata tools and standards (RDA, Dublin Core, MARC)Application Instructions
All materials must be submitted electronically via Interfolio : https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 154443
Applications should consist of the following :
Curriculum vitae (CV)A letter of application describing the candidate’s interests and qualifications for the positionThe names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, of at least three (3) professional references. Include a brief statement indicating your professional relationship with the reference (e.g. former supervisor, colleague, professor)Graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application; official transcripts will be required later for an offer of employmentContact :
For questions about the position, contact the Dacus Library Search Committee, dacussearch@winthrop.edu
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