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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Digital Projects Librarian (posting #0604325)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Western Michigan University Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the tenure-track, fiscal-year position of Digital Projects Librarian.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Digital Projects Librarian oversees a portfolio of digital library projects and provides the coordination and technical expertise needed to complete projects successfully. This position works collaboratively
with librarians and staff to determine project priorities, technical standards and workflows for locally-held collections. The Digital Projects Librarian also takes an active role in grant-supported and multi-institution projects, such as the Michigan Hub
for the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The position coordinates and optimizes ongoing workflows in the realm of digitization, digital object publication and digital preservation and works collaboratively with the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
on metadata creation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The position is responsible for exploring and helping to implement new software frameworks to support the creation, delivery and preservation of digital objects and maintains in-depth knowledge of national
standards and best practices in the digital library field. The Digital Projects Librarian provides outreach and education, including demonstrations and consultations on the creation and use of digital collections for the Libraries and the WMU community. The
position participates in library-wide activities and committees and may supervise staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and relevant professional experience are required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please visit <a href="https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs">
https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs</a> for further information regarding the position and application procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Expected Start Date</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Flexible<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Procedures: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A cover letter, vita, and list of references must be submitted online to WMU's career and job posting website:
<a href="https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs">https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application Deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Review of applications will begin February 19, 2018 and continue until position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">University Libraries: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With more than 1.5 million titles, and almost 500 databases, Western Michigan University Libraries is the fourth largest university library system in Michigan and among the top 100 in the country with active instructional
and collection development programs. The WMU Libraries are housed at four locations: Dwight B. Waldo Library (Main), the Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center, the Gary and Rita Swain Education Library, and the Harper C. Maybee Music and
Dance Library. Information concerning the University Libraries’ digital collections can be obtained at
<a href="http://www.wmich.edu/library/collections/digital">http://www.wmich.edu/library/collections/digital</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Western Michigan University:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate
instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research
activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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