Digital Collections Librarian, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY

Posted February 27, 2023

Job Description

The Digital Collections Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian) will manage the institutional repository, create and implement digitization projects of items from Archives and Special Collections, and lead in the development of strategy and solutions for handling born-digital materials created by SUNY Oswego faculty, staff, and students. This position is expected to participate actively in liaison, reference, and instruction duties; and fulfill scholarship, service, and continuing professional development consistent with University standards for promotion and tenure. This position reports to the Library Director and works closely with the Archives & Special Collections staff.

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Minimum Salary $52,842, commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible (or for Faculty will be date of obligation)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the College Archivist librarian to provide leadership and supervision of the Archives & Special Collections unit, including strategic planning.
Develop, document and manage procedures for the arrangement, description, preservation, development, digitization, and accessibility of the digital collections. This will also include gathering statistics on collection use and scholarship resulting from the use of the digital collections.
Provide on-site and virtual research assistance to patrons, with a focus on Archives and Special Collections, including some evening and weekend shifts.
Provide instruction, including on the Archives and Special Collections.
Promote awareness and use of digital collections through virtual exhibits, presentations, articles, social media, local media, and other outlets.
Build and maintain relationships with campus offices and departments (e.g. Alumni Development, Student Association, History department) to promote awareness of digital collections.
Administer the college’s institutional repository.
Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments, with responsibility for subject specialized collection development and instruction.
Engage in educational opportunities and work to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Oversee interns and volunteers.
May supervise students or staff.

In addition, this position will be expected to demonstrate the potential for excellence in librarianship, scholarship, and service; commitment to undergraduate and graduate education; and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in Librarianship/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (by time of appointment).
Strong customer service orientation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to effectively adapt to and use new technologies and software.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, procedures, and technologies regarding digital curation.
Demonstrated experience with processing, accessioning, and digitizing of materials.
Demonstrated interest or engagement with social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues, through professional or community experience.

Preferred

Experience using PastPerfect, LibGuides, ContentDM Project Client
Experience with born-digital collections
Experience supervising staff and student employees
Experience engaging in outreach initiatives that expand, improve, and promote library services.
Experience with instruction, reference service, and/or collection development.

Application Instructions

To view the full job description and apply please visit: https://oswego.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=4B8FFB8A58B1997F392E945ED9BC1AF0?JOBID=158479

To Apply Submit:

Cover letter addressing qualifications
A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
Resume or CV
Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
Contact information for three professional references