The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Library and Information Services is recruiting a Director of Digital Initiatives and Technologies. Degree: "Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Dean of Library and Information Services (LIS), the Director of Digital Initiatives and Technologies is a librarian faculty member and a member of the administrative team, responsible for providing direction and expertise in digital library applications, including web development, emerging technologies and digital initiatives, in collaboration with other librarians and library departments.

Primary responsibilities include: works both independently and in team settings across LIS units to develop new digital library services that emphasize service, performance, sustainability, and usability; leads other LIS departments in identifying and developing collaborative approaches in the creation of digital collections, data curation and digital scholarship; plans, implements and manages the library's website development and chairs the LIS Web Committee; develops tools that support ongoing assessment of library services and technology needs; teaches digital technology for library faculty and staff; encourages integration of technology into the library's physical and virtual presence; participates in team-teaching sessions with various subject librarians to meet student needs; creates and implements agreed upon library-wide policies, programs, and procedures related to digital initiatives and technologies; serves as the chief liaison for LIS with Information Technology Services and works with their staff to provide enhancements to existing digital library applications; represents LIS in campus-wide initiatives in knowledge management and serves on the University's Institutional Repository Committee.

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The University of Kentucky Libraries are recruiting a Director of Digital Scholarship. Degree: "ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library & Information Science."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition no. SM537479):

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Technical Services, the Director of Digital Scholarship leads an energetic and collaborative program that engages faculty, staff, and students in initiatives to maximize the dissemination, preservation and impact of the university's scholarship and research. This individual will oversee UK Libraries' new institutional repository, UKnowledge (http://uknowledge.uky.edu/), a Digital Commons based initiative. The Director will continue the development of repository policies, procedures and services. The Director will engage with faculty and students to secure content and develop partnerships. The Director will create promotional materials, actively advertise UKnowledge to the university community, and develop the UK Libraries' scholarly communications website. The Director will collaborate with UK Information Technology on the development of an enterprise repository for campus.

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The Oregon State University Libraries are recruiting an Associate University Librarian for Research and Scholarly Communication. Degree: “MLS from an ALA-accredited library program or foreign equivalent.”

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 0007879):

Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative, dynamic, and experienced library leader to join the organization's senior leadership team. The Associate University Librarian for Research and Scholarly Communication will shape the Libraries' digital library strategies as they advance the development and communication of scholarly research and further the University's goal of becoming a top ten land-grant institution. As a member of the senior management team, the AUL for Research and Scholarly Communication will contribute to long-range planning, program development and evaluation, resource development, budget formulation, and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries' mission. He/she will work with department heads to identify and implement the strategic directions for the Center for Digital Scholarship and Services, Emerging Technologies and Services, University Archives, and Special Collections. The AUL must demonstrate a strong commitment to the collaborative development and implementation of innovative digital and web initiatives and services that respond adroitly to all users' evolving needs as researchers and scholars.

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries are recruiting a Digital Collections Coordinator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 00870143):

The UWM Libraries currently hosts 27 digital collections via CONTENTdm, developed over the past several years. Digital collections include a wide variety of formats, such as rare books, maps, manuscripts, photographs, audiovisual materials, and born-digital materials. UWM has a large inventory of materials for future projects as well as commitments to current projects.

The ideal Digital Collections Coordinator requires a combination of excellent project planning and priority-setting skills, ability to communicate and work in a variety of environments with staff, faculty, administrators, colleagues in-depth knowledge and direct experience with digital collection building, copyright, and international standards and trends, solid technical skills, and an intellectual appreciation of special collections in all formats and the context of their organization and use. The Digital Collections staff consists of full-time and part-time staff and has traditionally included a number of students, interns, and field workers. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in a professional manner and serving as a model representative of UWM and the Libraries.

The Digital Collections Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Systems and Digital Initiatives.

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The Dartmouth College Library is recruiting a Manton Digital Production Manager. Degree: "A Masters degree in library science, information technology, or advanced certification in digitization or project management required."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 1011078):

The Dartmouth College Library seeks an innovator to design, build, and supervise digital production in support of the Library's mission to further teaching and research. As the Library embarks on an expanded program to digitize material from its collections and to support digital publishing, this job will offer a creative manager the opportunity to develop efficient production workflows for a variety of media. Reporting to the Head of Preservation Services, the position will work collaboratively and closely with library staff across the system, including Preservation, Cataloging, Special Collections, and the Digital Library Technologies Group.

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Boston Public Library is recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian II. Degree: "Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an accredited library school."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job ID: 341214):

Under supervision and within the framework of goals, policies and procedures of the Library, supports all aspects of digital production workflow and participates in outreach and instructional activities pertaining to digital library services and related technologies. This position is part of the Division of Resource Services/Information Technology.

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Colonial Williamsburg's John D. Rockefeller Library is recruiting an Associate Digital Content Specialist. Degree: "Advanced degree in architectural history, archaeology, American studies, or related field."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• Works as a member of a team of technical and subject specialists to advance digital initiatives in the Digital History Center of the John D. Rockefeller Library.
• Examines research questions about eighteenth-century Williamsburg in innovative ways by bringing current research data into new technological environments.
• Creates and designs digital applications such as websites, mobile web features and smart phone apps.
• Manages Digital History Center (DHC) and Research and Historical Interpretation (RHI) division websites and all related files, including databases and geodatabases. . . .
• Identifies and digitizes relevant research materials for online applications; may include scanning, digital photography, transcription/OCR conversion of text/data, text encoding, and cataloging in The Museum System (TMS) or other project databases.

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The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is recruiting a Digital Archivist. Degree: "Master's degree in Library Science or History with archival coursework."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 00065636):

The Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections department is responsible for overseeing research and museum functions at the Dole Institute of Politics. Our collections include one of the largest congressional manuscript collections in the country which attracts researchers from around the world. In addition the collections include over 25,000 photographs, hundreds of videos and several thousand objects accumulated by Senator Dole over the course of his 35 year political career.

Under the supervision of the Senior Archivist, the Digital Archivist will hold primary responsibility for preservation, management and access to digital collections.

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The Duke University Libraries are recruiting a Data Visualization Coordinator. Degree: "Master's degree in a field related to information visualization or equivalent combination of education and experience."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Data Visualization Coordinator supports information visualization across multiple disciplines at Duke University. The position is responsible for providing instruction and outreach to faculty, students, and interdisciplinary campus groups, supporting both individual and team or lab visualization projects. S/He also represents Duke in the information visualization community and provides leadership in developing and evolving visualization services in concert with faculty needs and research computing strategies. The position reports to both the Head of Data and GIS Services within Duke University Libraries and to the Director of Research Computing within the University's Office of Information Technology.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library is recruiting a Digital Projects and Outreach Librarian. Degree: "ALA-accredited MLS or Master's degree in history, museum studies, public history, American studies or related discipline."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks an experienced, creative, and collaborative individual for the position of Digital Projects and Outreach Librarian for the North Carolina Collection (NCC) Gallery. Located in the Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library, the NCC Gallery offers exhibitions and related programs that interpret North Carolina history, literature, and culture.

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