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We invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Digital Services Librarian, commencing by July 16, 2018.  The regularly scheduled hours for this position will be primarily Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  A generous benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, holidays, and research leave.

The Digital Services Librarian is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the Library’s digital collections and related digital projects. This position works closely with faculty and staff throughout the Library and University, particularly University Archives and McHugh Special Collections, Information Technology, Enrollment Management and External Affairs, and the Division of University Advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, manages, and assesses the Library’s digital collections and web archives in accordance with established standards and best practices.
• Establishes workflows and provides oversight for the processing, description, publication, and long-term preservation of digital materials.
• Investigates, evaluates, and selects software, tools, and platforms for the efficient and effective management of digital collections.
• Works closely with University Archives and McHugh Special Collections faculty and staff to coordinate the digitization of rare and unique materials.
• Collaborates with departments and divisions across campus to capture, describe, and preserve born digital content relevant to the University Archives, such as masters and honors theses, other forms of student scholarship, the University website, and University publications.
• Develops policies and procedures that support appropriate and user-friendly access to digital materials, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Serves as the Library’s liaison to various consortia on collaborative digital initiatives, such as the Pennsylvania Digital partnership and the Digital Public Library of America.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of the part-time Digital Services Assistant.
• Coordinates with University faculty and, when feasible, community partners (such as the Scranton Public Library and Lackawanna Historical Society) on digital projects.
• Participates in Library and University initiatives, e.g., by serving on committees, etc.

• Provides research services and information literacy instruction to library users as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree at time of appointment
• Two years of experience working in a library, archives, or museum
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement projects
• Experience with digital collections initiatives, such as digitization, born digital records management, and web archiving
• Experience with (or coursework related to) current metadata schemas and standards
• Experience with, or interest in, digital humanities projects
• Supervisory experience
• Understanding of current trends and best practices in digital collections management and preservation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community-at-large
• Professional commitment to user-focused library services
• Professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to engage in scholarship and service in order to meet qualifications for reappointment and tenure, as defined in the Faculty Handbook
• Ability to attain a second Master’s degree in a subject field, or the completion of thirty graduate credits in a discipline that improves professional competence, as a requirement for tenure (if not already accomplished at time of hire)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with digital asset management platforms and tools, such as CONTENTdm, Archive-It, and DuraCloud
• Familiarity with applicable provisions of copyright law

About the Library and University

The Weinberg Memorial Library provides superior resources, services, and programs in support of the dynamic scholarly, cultural and social endeavors of the University and the community at large.  The Library plays an integral role in teaching, learning, and research on campus, fostering a culture of collaboration, interdisciplinarity, innovation, creativity, and sustainability.  Our work environment is forward-looking and participatory, with an emphasis on transparency and faculty/staff development.

The University of Scranton, a broadly regional, Catholic and Jesuit university with more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast, is seeking individuals who can contribute to our mission and success.

Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. The University’s aspirations are guided by our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan: “An Engaged, Integrated, Global Student Experience”.

Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the Northeast (ranked among the top 10 master’s universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report), Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship and excellence and is moving into the front ranks of America’s comprehensive universities.

Official University of Scranton Diversity Statement

The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law.  Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.  The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.  Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply

Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a cover letter summarizing qualifications and strengths, a curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references.  The position will remain open until filled but applications will be reviewed beginning March 12, 2018.  Prof. Narda Tafuri, Coordinator of Technical Services, serves as the Search Committee Chair.