SPEC Kit 343: Library Support for Faculty/Researcher Publishing (October 2014)
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162 · Representative Documents: Position Descriptions NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Head, Digital Collections and Scholarly Communications Services Actively seeks opportunities to leverage the strengths of library staff in extending to the campus digital library services for digital content creation and management, metadata analysis and application, and content licensing and data curation. Fosters and promotes effective communication with all members of the University community concerning the Library’s digital initiatives and services. Works closely with NUIT and the Library’s Technology Division to shape the content and design of Northwestern’s digital library repository and other systems needed to support digital content and collections. Works closely with other departments in the Library and university faculty to assure successful delivery of services and digital collections. Participates in or leads library or university committees. Participates in and leads development of grant and other funding requests. Manages the content, service, and collection policy aspects of Northwestern’s digital repository, including the development of criteria for inclusion and relevant copyright and intellectual property safeguards. Represents Northwestern University Library in forums at the regional, national, and international level—especially those that focus on the development of policy, services and initiatives in areas relating to the above responsibilities. In particular, leads NUL participation in relevant programs of the CIC and the ARL. QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree from an ALA accredited program in library or information science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience required. At least ten years progressively responsible experience in an academic library setting required. Advanced leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to build partnerships and bring innovative and complex programs and projects to completion. Significant expertise and knowledge of a wide range of standards and practices in intellectual property and copyright law, metadata, digital content and media, and digital library development. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the University community and with outside vendors and partners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Proven ability to promote cooperative efforts among library and other campus units and to foster productive collaborations. Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a changing environment required. Experience working directly with faculty and students required. Evidence of continuing participation in professional and scholarly activities required. Record of mentoring activities, especially as related to the development of leadership and management skills in librarians and staff, preferred. Submitted July 1, 2011 Updated February 21, 2013