Job - Digital projects
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From: "Carol Campbell"
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Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:29:07 -0600
Subject: [cjc-l] Position: Digital Projects Librarian, Johnson County Community College
About this faculty position [posting # 080288]
• The Digital Projects Librarian will:
Build and sustain appropriate digital collections and cultivate cooperative relationships with others. Work with library teams, departments, or vendors to identify digital projects, collections, and/or digital services. Market library digital services, collections and opportunities. Prepare reports, statistical and/or evaluative, to assess digital needs, services, or technologies. Assist in funding proposals. Assist in reference work and instruction, participate in collection development, and other duties as assigned. Participate in college wide committees and professional development opportunities.
• Required:
Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program by (start date). New graduates with digital library coursework are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated understanding of current trends and issues regarding digital collections and services. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Effective communication, presentation and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Committed service attitude.
• Preferred:
Relevant experience in an academic library or cultural heritage preservation organization. Working experience using library digital technologies and/or digital collection software and web authoring tools. Knowledge of metadata schemas and digital capture standards/methodologies. Experience in library marketing. Familiarity with intellectual property and copyright issues. Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and assess a successful digital project.
• Salary/Benefits:
Placement on the salary schedule based on degrees and related experience. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, tax sheltered annuities, and reimbursement accounts. Income protection insurance. JCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents. Generous sick leave and personal leave allowances. Participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS). Eligibility for participation in an extensive range of JCCC staff development programs. For more specific information on our benefit package visit our Website at http://www.jccc.edu/home/site.php/jobsbenefits/benefits
• For complete information about the position and application process including an online application form, please follow the "Jobs & Benefits" link on the Johnson County Community College web page
About Johnson County, Kansas-
Johnson County, the Kansas City metropolitan area's growth engine, lies at the heart of the nation and possesses all the ingredients necessary to economic growth and success. The County boasts nationally ranked schools, low crime rate, high quality neighborhoods, low cost of living, and a variety of cultural and entertainment amenities. This high quality of life and unsurpassed business environment attracts nearly 10,000 new residents and over 11,072 new jobs each year. Johnson County also accounts for more than six of ten new businesses in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area (MSA). Johnson County's population and economic growth rank in the top one-third of Forbes' rapidly growing premier counties and in the top 2% of all counties in the U.S. It is not surprising, then, that half of the Fortune 100 and one-third of the Fortune 500 firms have operations in Johnson County.
About Johnson County Community College-
With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges. The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. Over the years, JCCC has continued to expand its student enrollment, instructional program, faculty and staff, and physical facilities to meet the needs of the community. Today, JCCC enrolls 18,680 credit students. When participants in continuing education classes are considered, the college serves about 34,000 people every semester. Full-time faculty and staff number approximately 875, with another 1,800 people working part time. A full range of undergraduate credit courses is available, forming the first two years of most college curricula. In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs are offered to prepare students to enter the job market in high employment fields.
Carol Campbell
Professor/Librarian
Johnson County Community College
LIB229
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
ccampbel@jccc.edu
913.469.8500 ext.3773
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