Job Description
University of Idaho
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Location: Moscow
Division/College: General Library (Div)
Employee Category: Faculty
Pay Range: $55,000 or higher commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
The University of Idaho Library seeks an innovative, flexible, and highly collaborative librarian who will help promote, develop, and maintain the digital services and projects of the library and the relationships that make these services and projects possible. Reporting to the Dean, this position will work within the Digital Scholarship and Open Strategies (DSOS) unit and closely collaborate with other library units such as Special Collections and Archives and Research and Experiential Learning. This position will work with the Head of DSOS to oversee the day-to-day operations of the digital initiatives laboratory and will work closely with members of the DSOS unit and Special Collections & Archives department to maintain and monitor the functionality of the libraries many online representations, including the library website, digital collections, open educational resources, and the many digital scholarship projects created and made accessible via the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CD?L). This position will also play a role in the administration, promotion, and development of the CD?L, working with CD?L fellows and collaborators on a variety of digital scholarship and open publishing projects. The ideal candidate will have an excellent attention for detail and a capacity to learn new skills and technologies, but need not be proficient in programming or systems. We are looking for someone who will take pride in the library’s innovative digital products and services, and who has the oral and written communication skills to express the importance of these assets to both the university community and communities outside the university.
This is a 12-month, tenure track faculty position. Faculty rank is negotiable. tenure status will require a tenure review.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or the equivalent.
- Experience using analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication methods.
- Experience explaining and promoting digital products and services to people with variedlevels of technical understanding.
- Experience learning new technologies associated with digital scholarship, digital library, or web development/publishing activities.
- Experience managing collaborative data projects from beginning to end.
- Experience working effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with digitization of archival material.
- Experience with the use of metadata and metadata standards to describe digital collection materials.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with markup (HTML), style sheet (CSS), and scripting (JavaScript) languages commonly used to develop websites.
- Demonstration of creativity or innovation in library services.
- Evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of library or information sciences.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: F001117P
Posting Date: 03/16/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Applications received by 04/16/2023 will receive first consideration.
All applicants are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of qualification, and three references.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Why U of I?
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Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
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