[Eril-l] Position: Digital Collections Manager, NC Government & Heritage Library, Raleigh, NC

Mon Aug 3 08:26:14 PDT 2015

Please excuse cross-postings.

The State Library of North Carolina's Government & Heritage Library (GHL)
is looking for an experienced digital librarian who is passionate about
digital preservation, committed to ensuring that digital government
publications remain available to the public into the future, has innovative
ideas, and has a strong customer service ethic.

While this is a non-supervisory position, it coordinates the GHL's digital
preservation activities, and actively participates in digital collection
development. The position is in the Content and Information Delivery
Services branch of the GHL. It reports to me, and I am happy to answer any
questions about it anyone might have.

The complete posting and online application system are available at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1209118

Job Class Title: Library Professional
Working Title: Library Digital Collections Manager
Position Number: 60083837
Department: Dept of Cultural Resources
Recruitment Range: $34,361 - $57,870
Salary Grade / Salary Grade Equivalent: 74
Competency Level: Advanced
Appointment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Pos. Location: Wake County, North Carolina
Opening Date: Mon. 08/03/15
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/21/15 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Description of Work:
The NC Government & Heritage Library (GHL) seeks an enthusiastic,
innovative, and detail-oriented Digital Collections Manager (Librarian) to
support the GHL’s work to preserve and provide access to the valuable
resources of North Carolina government. As part of the Content and
Information Delivery Services branch, this position coordinates the GHL's
access and preservation repositories, digital preservation education and
outreach initiatives, and specialized digital projects. Develops and
delivers in-person and online training. Develops policies, guidelines, best
practices, and workflows regarding digital information management.
Researches, tests, and makes recommendations regarding digital preservation
and access tools as they concern born-digital and digitized publications.
Serves as the liaison between vendors and the GHL and State Archives for
select systems, including CONTENTdm and DuraCloud. Position works closely
with staff throughout the GHL and State Archives on collaborative projects
and initiatives, including the NC Digital Collections, Digital Preservation
Education site, and State Government Website Archiving & Access Program.
Continuously works to improve access to digital materials, and advises on
copyright and intellectual property rights, as appropriate. Supports the
research and development of grants concerning digital information
management and digital projects. Provides in-person and virtual customer
assistance, which includes occasional Saturday work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of and hands-on experience with current
practices, policies, and standards in library science and digital
information practices and curation concepts such as the OAIS framework,
distributed storage, open-source tools for validation, normalization, and
authentication. Thorough knowledge of and experience with digital library
collection management, including collection identification and selection,
file structures, metadata schemes, controlled vocabularies, and web
interfaces. Knowledge and understanding of content and digital asset
management systems (e.g. Drupal, CONTENTdm), digital preservation tools and
systems, and web scripting languages (e.g. HTML, PHP, Javascript).
Knowledge and understanding of intellectual rights and copyright laws.
Strong written and verbal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate
complex technical issues to a variety of audiences. Strong customer service
skills. Experience developing and delivering in-person training and/or
creating online tutorials. Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working
relationships, to act as a lead on partnerships and collaborations, and to
work independently as well as in a collaborative environment. Prefer
experience with responsive web design, linked data, usability testing, and
reference and customer service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Master’s degree in library and information science from an appropriately
accredited (ALA) institution or regionally accredited program in North
Carolina. Experience as a professional librarian in the area of digital
libraries, web services, or library systems and technology support
preferred.

Supplemental and Contact Information:
**APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE USING THE WEBSITE PROVIDED BELOW**
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1209118

To apply for this position, please click the APPLY link on the URL provided
above.   In order to receive credit for your work history and credentials,
you must list the information on the online application form.   Any
information omitted from the application cannot be considered for
qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but
will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.  Using "See Resume"
or "See Attachment" instead of completing the education and experience
portion of the profile is not acceptable and will result in an incomplete
application.  Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be
accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.  Applicants are
required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if
they wish to obtain veterans preference.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via
mail or by fax.  Please call the human resources office for assistance.

The Department of Cultural Resources (DCR) uses Merit-Based Recruitment
practices to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject
to the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies
related to the position for which you apply on the State application via
the NEOGOV website.  A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or
duties that reflect knowledge skills, and abilities.  When a salary range
is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies,
knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations
pertinent to the advertised positions.  Degrees must be received from
appropriately accredited institutions.  The Department of Cultural
Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Department of
Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment
eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of
employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility
Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Department of Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone:  919-807-7373
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