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Smithsonian Institution
Associate Director, Digital Services Division
committees on matters concerned with uses of technology within the Institution. Represents the
interests of the Libraries on the national and international level, through active participation in
professional organizations and through presentations and publications. Acts as expert consultant
to other research libraries, museums and associations on matters relating to information
technology and policy development.
Monitors changing professional, technological and workplace events with a view to taking the best
advantage of new developments and new opportunities for enhancing the efficient operation of the
division. Interprets trends and assesses impacts of trends in digital and web services. Makes
recommendations on development of new programs.
Works closely with the staff of the 20 branches and other units to ensure timely, reliable support
for digital and web-related services. Maintains good communication with department and branch
heads regarding procedures and practices that affect service, including participation in the
Branch Librarians group and other formal or informal SIL groups.
Participates fully in the administration and management of the Libraries through membership in
the SIL Executive Committee. As needed, serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.
Shares equally in development and documentation of SIL’s long- and short-range planning
efforts, fund-raising activities, budget decisions, personnel policy formulation, and major
organizational changes.
Represents digital and web-related services, activities and concerns within SIL and to the SI
community. More broadly, serves as a spokesperson for the SIL, representing its mission and
goals to the Institution and beyond. Provides information and advice on issues regarding
digitization in general and automated library services.
Factors
Knowledge Required
A full understanding of the major technological, structural, and substantive issues confronting
research libraries and political and technical skill in developing and administering information
technology projects to support library services and operations. Specialized knowledge of
programs, procedures, management, and technological infrastructure of the SIL.
Thorough knowledge of theories and practices of library, museum, and business information
technology in order to develop and maintain an up-to-date technological infrastructure for the
SIL that interfaces well with other systems used within the Smithsonian. Specialized knowledge
of digital technologies and their application within research libraries and museums.
A successful professional experience of at least three years in managing library digitization
services for a large university or research library, as demonstrated by reports of successful
installations of large digital libraries.
Smithsonian Institution
Associate Director, Digital Services Division
committees on matters concerned with uses of technology within the Institution. Represents the
interests of the Libraries on the national and international level, through active participation in
professional organizations and through presentations and publications. Acts as expert consultant
to other research libraries, museums and associations on matters relating to information
technology and policy development.
Monitors changing professional, technological and workplace events with a view to taking the best
advantage of new developments and new opportunities for enhancing the efficient operation of the
division. Interprets trends and assesses impacts of trends in digital and web services. Makes
recommendations on development of new programs.
Works closely with the staff of the 20 branches and other units to ensure timely, reliable support
for digital and web-related services. Maintains good communication with department and branch
heads regarding procedures and practices that affect service, including participation in the
Branch Librarians group and other formal or informal SIL groups.
Participates fully in the administration and management of the Libraries through membership in
the SIL Executive Committee. As needed, serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.
Shares equally in development and documentation of SIL’s long- and short-range planning
efforts, fund-raising activities, budget decisions, personnel policy formulation, and major
organizational changes.
Represents digital and web-related services, activities and concerns within SIL and to the SI
community. More broadly, serves as a spokesperson for the SIL, representing its mission and
goals to the Institution and beyond. Provides information and advice on issues regarding
digitization in general and automated library services.
Factors
Knowledge Required
A full understanding of the major technological, structural, and substantive issues confronting
research libraries and political and technical skill in developing and administering information
technology projects to support library services and operations. Specialized knowledge of
programs, procedures, management, and technological infrastructure of the SIL.
Thorough knowledge of theories and practices of library, museum, and business information
technology in order to develop and maintain an up-to-date technological infrastructure for the
SIL that interfaces well with other systems used within the Smithsonian. Specialized knowledge
of digital technologies and their application within research libraries and museums.
A successful professional experience of at least three years in managing library digitization
services for a large university or research library, as demonstrated by reports of successful
installations of large digital libraries.
