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Opportunity</span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The University
of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a Digital Initiatives Librarian to
join our team as a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty librarian at
the Assistant Librarian rank. Reporting to the Head of Digital Scholarship in
the Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility division, this position leads
the management of UCF's institutional repository (STARS) and advances the
visibility and accessibility of UCF's scholarship and unique collections.
Scholarship, professional service, and participation on various committees
related to digital collection and institutional repository management are
expected.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Digital
Initiatives Librarian will collaborate with library and campus stakeholders to
develop and sustain digital projects, with a particular focus on expanding
STARS services. The ideal candidate will bring experience in digital
preservation and digitization, along with knowledge of emerging trends and
digital scholarship methodologies. This role oversees STARS-related services
that support the research and publishing needs of the UCF community.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Responsibilities:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strategic
Leadership: Manage daily operations and provide strategic leadership for
digital initiatives by setting unit goals and objectives, creating
policies, evaluating services, and supervising 2 full-time staff. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Institutional
Repository: Facilitate the use, management, and growth of UCF’s
institutional repository (STARS), supporting the dissemination of special
collections, university archives, scholarly, research, and creative
outputs. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Digital
Accessibility: Research, recommend, and implement accessibility standards
for digital collections and repository content by developing policies,
advocating for accessible systems, and guiding content remediation and
creation. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Digital
Preservation: Spearhead digital preservation efforts by overseeing program
development, implementation, and best practices to ensure long-term access
to digital assets.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Digitization
Efforts: Develop, cultivate, and manage digital initiatives through
cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder engagement, securing
funding to support retrospective scanning, born-digital materials, and
digital research projects and coordinating with vendors on outsourced
digitization projects. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Open
Access and Scholarly Publishing: Advise on open access, rights management,
and data management while partnering with librarians to raise awareness of
scholarly publishing issues and foster institutional change through
education and advocacy. </span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The UCF
Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a dynamic
network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the diverse UCF
community across multiple campuses, including the flagship John C. Hitt
Library, we provide seamless support services, essential resources, and
cutting-edge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our mission is to
empower and collaborate with our community to promote academic success,
research, creativity, and lifelong learning. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Our
forward-thinking organizational structure is designed to maximize impact:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Academic
Engagement: Partnering with students, faculty, and the community. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Administrative
Services: Offering comprehensive financial, physical, and talent
support. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Collection
Services & Resource Management: Curating and optimizing access to
vital content.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Digital
Strategies, Impact, & Visibility: Leveraging technology and elevating
the research enterprise. </span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">At the UCF
Libraries, you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation, curiosity, and
enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready to make your mark
in our modern and innovative environment? Discover more at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ucf.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7CTina.Buck%40ucf.edu%7Ca06e0c3d25054f5792e508dd2bfdf6ee%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638715091958920910%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x8Mge1dMf8H3LWDlHxqPejIbOtTlE4ET2Z9TJlJZeK8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>http://library.ucf.edu</b></a> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Minimum
Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Master’s
degree in library and/or information science from an accredited
institution; or doctorate combined with academic library experience.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
working with an institutional repository platform, such as Bepress’
Digital Commons.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preferred
Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Supervisory
experience or experience managing a team.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
with project management and/or leading digital projects. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
with developing and documenting digitization policies, digital
preservation strategies, and scanning practices.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience
consulting with teaching faculty, administrators, and/or students to
recruit content for digital projects.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Familiarity
with data management strategies and digital accessibility laws and
standards.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowledge
of digital scholarship methodologies, tools, and technologies, scholarly
communication, and metadata principles and practices.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Additional
Application Materials Required:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">UCF requires
all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through
the Human Resources employment opportunities website, <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ucf.edu%2Fjobs%2F&data=05%7C02%7CTina.Buck%40ucf.edu%7Ca06e0c3d25054f5792e508dd2bfdf6ee%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638715091958942582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=p2BqyBeDHJM29KRxdpSm4URETR4SsPr6MNWT29lrg4s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/</b></a>. In addition to the
online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current
curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3)
professional references.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The selected
candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable,
U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their
qualifying academic credentials.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Please have all documents ready
when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online
submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit
additional documents later.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Questions
regarding this search should be directed to: Tina Buck, search chair, at <a href="mailto:tina.buck@ucf.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><b>tina.buck@ucf.edu</b></a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Special
Instructions to the Applicants:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Application
review begins 2/13/2025</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Assistant
Librarian salary begins at $60,000</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Job Close
Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Open until
filled.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For full
details and to apply: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fucflib.fyi%2Fjob-digital-initiatives&data=05%7C02%7CTina.Buck%40ucf.edu%7Ca06e0c3d25054f5792e508dd2bfdf6ee%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638715091958958280%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PgR4Iqe7SjWgp4fSKFzyvY01Yeq%2BPDNbuBMu2iQ%2B4qg%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://ucflib.fyi/job-digital-initiatives</a></span></p><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><br></div>