Theodore Roosevelt Center Digital Library Coordinator/Archivist, Dickinson State University, Dickinson ND
Posted May 27, 2014
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Digital Library Coordinator leads the development, maintenance, and promotion of the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. The Coordinator interacts with contributing entities to facilitate acquisition of materials for addition to the collection, and with staff and volunteers, to ensure the quality of collection metadata. The Coordinator also has primary responsibility for the social media outreach of the Theodore Roosevelt Center.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· MLS from an ALA accredited program, Library Science, with specialization in digital library preferred
· Knowledge of controlled vocabularies to describe digital assets
· Working knowledge of digital files standards and best practices for preservation and presentation of digital materials
· Interest in American history
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Degree in American history or related field
· Interest in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
COMPENSATION: $39,000 – $42,000 based on qualifications and experience. May be eligible for salary increase after 6 months. Comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid full family coverage for health insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement, tuition waiver benefits and much more.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by June 4, 2014. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, contact information for three professional references and a DSU Staff employment application to:
Or mail to: Dickinson State University
Human Resources
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
· Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
· As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.
· Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal history record check.
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 483-2476
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, educational programs or other related activities. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.