UConn: Job Posting

["Carolyn Mills" <Carolyn.Mills@uconn.edu>]

University Librarian II (UCP 7)

The University of Connecticut Libraries

Digital Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator

Job Summary: Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, this 
position serves two main functions: Digital Projects Librarian 
and Institutional Repository Coordinator.  The Digital Projects 
Librarian is responsible for managing digital reformatting 
operations that preserve and improve access to the University of 
Connecticut's library and archival collections in all information 
formats (text, image, audio, video).  As Institutional Repository 
Coordinator, this position oversees the day-to-day management, 
public education, marketing and promotion, and long-term planning 
for UConn's institutional repository (IR), Digital Commons@UConn.

Minimum Qualifications: A graduate degree in Library or 
Information Science from a program accredited by the American 
Library Association; two years experience using technology to 
deliver digital content in an academic research library or other 
cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such 
an institution; demonstrated broad knowledge of current digital 
reformatting and digital conversion trends including issues 
relating to the application of metadata to digital objects; 
demonstrated knowledge of digital reformatting and digital 
conversion policies and technical procedures, including cost 
factors and productivity issues; basic knowledge of copyright 
issues as they relate to digital reformatting and scholarly 
communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; 
evidence of excellent communication skills, including effective 
presentation and promotional abilities; evidence of participation 
in professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of a range of 
computing platforms, storage environments, and digital library 
metadata frameworks (such as METS, MIX, and PREMIS, as well as 
the OAIS model) and operational experience with any of the 
following tools:  CONTENTdm, XTF, DAITSS, FEDORA, SHERPA/RoMEO; 
Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public service; 
Experience with photography and scanning in a library or archival 
environment sufficient to be fluently conversant with image 
capture and manipulation issues; knowledge about scholarly 
communication issues and strong interest in pursuing the 
development of alternative publishing venues for faculty and 
students; preservation experience in an academic research library 
or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted 
to such an institution; experience with grant writing and fund 
procurement.

University Setting: The University of Connecticut, established in 
1881, is a Carnegie Research I University. It was recently cited 
as one of the top 20 public national universities and is engaged 
in an ambitious twenty-year $2.3 billion campus building project. 
The main campus, situated in Storrs on 3100 acres of woodlands 
and rolling hills, is located approximately 30 miles from 
Hartford, the state capital, and midway between Boston and New 
York City. There are approximately 25,000 students system-wide.

University Libraries: The University of Connecticut Libraries, 
members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston 
Library Consortium, and the Center for Research Libraries is a 
technologically advanced library and the exciting center of 
intellectual life on campus. The Libraries is organized in a 
team-based structure to engage more fully its ongoing strategic 
programs. These include: developing strong partnerships with 
academic departments and key organizations on campus; shaping 
user services through data collection and user feedback; 
providing desktop access to full-text, current awareness, and 
database information resources system-wide; and building and 
preserving research collections of excellence. This dynamic 
organization offers creative, motivated, and service-oriented 
individuals exceptional opportunities for growth and learning.

Compensation: The anticipated hiring salary for this position is 
$54,000.  University benefits include 22 paid vacation days/year, 
12 paid State holidays, health and retirement plans, and tuition 
reimbursement.

Application Procedures:  Submit a letter of application, resume 
and the names, address, and telephone numbers of three 
professional references to: Barbara Oakley, Interim Assistant 
Vice Provost for University Libraries, University of Connecticut 
Libraries, 369 Fairfield Way, Unit 2005A, Storrs, CT 06269-2005. 
Screening will begin immediately and continue the position is 
filled.

For more information about the University of Connecticut, the 
University Libraries or for a complete position description, 
please visit our web page at 
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/recruitment.  (Search # 2008073)

The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to 
diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates.

The full job description and requirements are posted here: 
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/employment/professional/digprojlib.htm

Carolyn Mills
Library Liaison - Biological Sciences
Babbidge Library
University of Connecticut
369 Fairfield Road, Unit 1005
Storrs, CT  06269-1005
(860) 486-1263
(860) 48606100 (Fax)
carolyn.mills@uconn.edu