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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The Wayne State University Library System seeks a Librarian to join our Discovery Services Unit, creating and ensuring access to world-class Digital Collections in the heart of Detroit. This
position description is being circulated widely in an effort to ensure that every potential candidate has the opportunity to apply. If this area of librarianship is of interest to you, please consider applying.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">***********<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Digital Collections Librarian I/II/III<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The Wayne State University Library System (WSULS) seeks an innovative, service-oriented Digital Collections Librarian (I/II/III) to advance the University's mission to create and advance knowledge,
prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities. The university mission embodies 150 years of educational excellence and access: its students, staff, and faculty are driven to transcend historical and divisive inequities
in our society. Our mission of access and proud culture of diversity demands a Librarian who embraces an environment of inclusion that extends beyond simple tolerance by leveraging the power of peoples' individual identities and diverse perspectives to create
and curate truly inclusive and accessible collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/c.php?g=946843&p=7268174">https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/c.php?g=946843&p=7268174</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://digital.library.wayne.edu">https://digital.library.wayne.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Position Description:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The Digital Collections Librarian works in the Discovery Services Unit under the supervision of the Assistant Dean. In conjunction with the Digital Publishing and Web teams, and especially
with the Reuther Library (the largest Labor archive in North America), this individual will work in concert with the Technical Services Archivist to effect access and discovery of a range of library- and archive-curated digital materials. The Digital Collections
Librarian will be focused on the establishment of access systems and the design of user interfaces to ensure community engagement with Wayne State University Libraries’ diverse digital collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Early opportunities will include evaluating Wayne State’s existing digital collections platform for extension, adaptation to integrate with other systems, or replacement; advancing our implementations
of digital archival management systems and their integration with digital collection infrastructure; and evaluating potential print and digital collections for inclusion in our online offerings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Essential Job Functions:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* With key archivists, coordinate colleagues to effect access and discovery of digital collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Evaluate and implement (in partnership with technical colleagues) access systems appropriate to a range of digital objects<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Develop and theme user interfaces for access systems to digital collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Where necessary, coordinate digitization efforts for the Library System<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Identify, curate, or otherwise evaluate or implement potential additions to the Library System’s digital collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Collaborate with partners inside and outside the library on digital collections-related initiatives, evaluating goals, requirements, and scope to meet partner needs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Translate ideas developed in collaboration with partners into actionable workflows and infrastructure in the library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Provide project management for ongoing initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Monitor professional trends in assigned areas and make recommendations such that services and resources are kept up to date with current best practice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA- accredited library school<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Demonstrated experience using web scripting technologies to theme or otherwise implement user interfaces<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Experience creating, managing or otherwise administering library or archive digital collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in a higher education setting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently to manage projects and initiatives and set priorities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Competency in identifying, analysing, and solving problems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Curiosity and a commitment to learn where knowledge gaps exist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Basic familiarity with archival principles and practice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Experience instantiating and working with the evolving ecosystem of digital tools, such as Omeka, and their dependencies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Experience with scripting at the operating system level<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Demonstrated proficiency in common supporting metadata technologies such as XML/XSLT and/or RDF<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Knowledge of developing technologies, standards, and best practices in digital collection management, policy and preservation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">* Experience administering ArchiveSpace and/or Archivematica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Appointment/Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">This is a full-time, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, represented by the AAUP-AFT on an Employment Security Status track. Benefits include medical, dental,
vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Application<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Apply for this position online at
<a href="https://jobs.wayne.edu">https://jobs.wayne.edu</a>. Search for posting number 045004. Include a cover letter detailing your suitability to the functions and qualifications in the job description. Questions to
<a href="mailto:jnf@wayne.edu">jnf@wayne.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold",sans-serif">Clayton Hayes</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">he/him/his</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Publishing/Learning & Research Support Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Librarian for Honors, KHS, Mathematics, and Urban Studies & Planning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Interim Librarian for the College of Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3598-2708"><span style="color:#0563C1">ORCID</span></a> ||
<u><a href="https://wayne.libcal.com/appointments/clayton"><span style="color:#0563C1">Schedule an Appointment</span></a></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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