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Digital Scholarship Librarian

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Haverford College invites applications to our available full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible Digital Scholarship Librarian position.

The Digital Scholarship Librarian creatively engages in the support of faculty and students involved in digital scholarship. Participates in the development of digital projects and collections, and collaborates with Research, Instruction, and Digital Scholarship Services (RIDSS) colleagues to provide a full range of reference, instruction, collection management, preservation, and metadata services for all areas of digital scholarship. Supports and serves as a resource to colleagues in developing digital projects. Contributes to and supports the digital and online presence of the Libraries through the investigation, implementation, and enhancement of tools that assist with research, instruction, and scholarship. Actively participates in and contributes to the Tri-College Digital Scholarship Group.

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provides strong reference services and support of faculty and students in the area of digital scholarship.
  • Partners with faculty, students, and library staff on digital scholarship projects in all stages including design, proposal, development, maintenance, and preservation; brings together appropriate collaborators possessing an array of disciplinary and technical strengths.
  • Leads instruction of workshops for digital scholarship tools and methods for faculty, students, and library staff.
  • Coordinates with Information Technology staff to maintain computing infrastructure and contributes to the planning of future needs.
  • Ensures best practices for digital project development, production, and sustainability.
  • Researches emerging trends and tools of digital scholarship; develops, tests, and implements potential tools for use in digital scholarship initiatives.
  • Coordinates instruction and development of curriculum for the Digital Scholarship Fellows program
  • Provides leadership for the development and integration of technologies to enhance the Libraries' research and instruction services.
  • Provides training for RIDSS staff and students in various aspects of digital scholarship technologies
  • Hires and manages student workers during the academic year and for the summer project period
  • Evaluates feasibility of proposed projects and initiatives within the local environment; ensures that assessment plans are developed as part of any new initiatives.
  • Engages in the assessment of user behavior and needs related to digital scholarship.
  • Manages content for the Digital Scholarship section of the Libraries' website.
  • Advises on library policy issues raised by digital resources such as copyright, intellectual freedom, fair use, e-privacy concerns or censorship of Internet content.
  • Participates in the development of Tri-College technology projects and working groups.
  • Remains current with advances in information technology's impact on libraries and digital scholarship. Actively contributes to the profession.
  • Familiarity with academic and scholarly research practices.
  • Demonstrates initiative in developing projects.
Line of Report: The Digital Scholarship Librarian reports to the Associate Librarian of the College and Coordinator of Research, Instruction, and Digital Scholarship Services who reports to the Librarian of the College. Students report to the Digital Scholarship Librarian.

Education, Training, & Experience:

Required:
  • One of the following: M.S., M.L.S., M.A.; candidates with a B.A. or B.S. with strong programming skills will also be considered. Hired candidate without a M.L.S./M.S will receive partial financial support to pursue one.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and facilitation of teamwork.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Web development using PHP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript, and familiarity with content management systems such as Omeka, Wordpress, and Drupal
  • Demonstrated experience with Python programming language and Django web framework or capacity to acquire these skills quickly.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of key issues related to databases and information access and management.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in digital and Web-based library services
  • Strong analytical skills; strong understanding of research methods.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends with a record of achievement in digital scholarship and services.
  • Self-directed and collaborative. Goal-oriented.
Preferred:
  • Proficiency in an academic discipline.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of GIS technologies and web mapping platforms.
  • Experience with library technology, reference, instruction, and outreach services.
  • Experience with system administration and web servers. Experience developing and troubleshooting applications using scripting, programming, and database languages.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Special Requirements: All faculty and staff (including contract workers) who are employed or engaged by Haverford College, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide proof of vaccination (to include a booster dose when eligible), unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Required for this Position:
  • Lifting (to exert strength to move objects from one place to another):
    • Sedentary Lifting: (0-10 pounds)Up to three hours
    • Light Lifting (10-20 pounds):Up to three hours
    • Moderate Lifting (20-50 pounds):Never
    • Heavy Lifting (50 to 100 pounds):Never
  • Pulling (to draw an object toward oneself to move or change its direction):Up to three hours
  • Pushing (to exert force upon an abject to move or change its direction):Up to three hours
  • Carrying (to hold objects while moving entire body):Up to three hours
  • Reaching or working above shoulder (to extend arms upward or outward away from body):Up to three hours
  • Walking (to move entire body in erect position):Up to three hours
  • Standing (to maintain body in erect posture in stationary position):Up to three hours
  • Sitting (to rest weight on buttocks and back of thighs with legs bent at knees):Up to three hours
  • Crouching/Stooping (to bend upper body forward while fully flexing knees):Up to three hours
  • Kneeling (to maintain upper body in erect position while resting knees on ground):Up to three hours
  • Climbing (to ascend or descent heights using ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces):Never
  • Twisting (to rotate upper body while feet remain stationary):Up to three hours
  • Driving (operating a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, forklift, etc.):Never
  • Exposure Limitation (i.e., cold water, dust, gas, fumes, extreme temperatures):Never
To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references as a single Word document or pdf by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Digital-S... . The application deadline is June 30, 2022. Failure to provide the required documents may result in a lack of consideration. Applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.

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Haverford College

Haverford is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia that is known for its academic rigor, Honor Code, and beautiful arboretum campus. There is no place where students are more trusted, are more directly engaged with their education, and have more opportunity to shape their own path.

The campus has 200 acres of award-winning architecture and landscaping, more than 50 academic, athletic and residential buildings, and a nationally recognized arboretum with 400 species of trees and shrubs, a 3.5-acre duck pond, gardens and wooded areas.

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