[Asis-l] Academic & Digital Applications Librarian, Kansas University

[Lindsay Priebe]

Title:   	Academic and Digital Applications Librarian
Location:  KU Libraries and Computer Center,
                  Lawrence, Kansas
Job #:        11553

The University of Kansas Information Services invites applications for the 
newly created position of Academic and Digital Applications Librarian in the 
Enterprise Academic Systems Unit of Information Technology.  Reporting to 
the Director of Enterprise Academic Systems, the Librarian provides 
leadership and direct support for library, digital library, and academic 
systems, services, and projects that enhance the digital presence and 
technical architecture of the University.  Participates as a member of the 
digital library development team, and manages digital library projects and 
initiatives that integrate digital content with the University’s 
enterprise-level services to support teaching, learning and research at the 
University.  Currently supported systems include Voyager, ENCompass, 
LinkFinderPlus, Blackboard, LUNA Insight, and DSpace.  A librarian in a 
tenure track position must engage in scholarly activities, research and 
publishing in the area of faculty choice and must perform service activities 
for the University and relevant professional associations.

General scope of work
(a complete job description is on file with The Morley Group):
The Enterprise Academic Systems unit supports applications and technologies 
that facilitate teaching, learning and research.  Enterprise Academic 
Systems is a unit within KU Information Services (IS).  IS includes all 
campus-wide technology software, hardware and networking services, printing 
services, and the libraries.  These units are merged into one organization 
to build the information infrastructure needed for the research university.

Education requirements:	MLS from an ALA accredited institution

Years of experience required:	Minimum one year experience with library or 
digital library systems.  (Candidate may substitute experience with general 
database systems and knowledge of standards, technologies, and techniques 
relevant to digital libraries.)
Requirements Include:
•	Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee complex projects in a team 
environment, meet deadlines, and to prioritize work in alignment with the 
service goals of the university and Information Services.
•	Ability to thrive in a team environment, working both independently and 
collaboratively as appropriate.
•	Demonstrated knowledge of content organization and management as relevant 
to the university spectrum of disciplinary needs.
•	Significant development experience using advanced techniques such as XML, 
XSL/T, CSS, Javascript, HTML and standard scripting and query languages.
•	Strong commitment to users service and support.
•	Demonstrated ability analyzing user requirements for delivery of 
technology solutions
•	Demonstrated and documented evidence of successful design of 
database-drive content systems based on a broad understanding of the 
information seeking behaviors of users.
•	Experience developing policy and procedures for digital systems and 
services.
•	Excellent organizational and communication skills, including demonstrated 
ability to develop written project documentation, process procedures, 
reports, etc.

Preferred Skills:
•	Experience managing digital library systems.
•	Two years relevant experience in an academic or research library.
•	Demonstrated experience with formal project management, workflow or 
systems analysis techniques.
•	Experience working with instruction, courseware, and multimedia systems.
•	Experience working with digital content development and digitization 
processes.
•	Experience developing digital content for teaching, learning and research 
systems
•	Advanced knowledge or information management and library standards and 
protocols.
•	Experience developing user access protocols for a variety of systems.


Application:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone 
numbers and     e-mail addresses of three references (including current 
supervisor) to:

Lindsay Priebe
The Morley Group
KU Project Team
Fax: 317-879-4790
Email: lindsay_priebe at hotmail.com
Website: www.themorleygroup.com