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Employee Benefits • Tuition Waivers
Digital and Visual Resources Librarian
Kutztown University enrolls approximately 10,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located
adjacent to the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural
setting and is within 30 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse
populations.
The Rohrbach Library invites applications for a permanent
full-time, tenure-track, 9-month position, with faculty status as a
Digital and Visual Resources Librarian, beginning in Fall 2008.
Requirements: ALA accredited MLS. Demonstrated understanding
of current trends and issues regarding digital collections and
services. Excellent knowledge of digital image databases, Microsoft
Office, Photoshop, flatbed and side scanning. Knowledge of metadata
schemas and digital capture standards/methodologies. Cataloging and
instruction experience. Ability to prioritize and coordinate
multiple projects. Effective communication, presentation and
organizational skills. Three years relevant experience required.
Desired: Working experience using library digital
technologies and/or digital collection software and web authoring
tools. Excellent knowledge of MDID. Familiarity with intellectual
and copyright issues. Experience with diverse populations.
Responsibilities include: Indentifies, selects, builds and
sustains digital collections in a team environment. Cultivates
vendor relationships, develops marketing services, and pursues grant
writing. Assists with cataloging, reference, instruction, and
collection development. Flexible hours which will include evening
and weekend work. Reports to the Coordinator of Technical
Services. Please view details at
http://www.kutztown.edu/library/about/employment.asp.
Successful interview and teaching demonstration, as well as
demonstration of relevant ability required. Minimum 9-month salary
is $41,817.82. Send letter of application, vita, unofficial copies
of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to: Susan Czerny,
Chair, Search Committee, Rohrbach Library, 15200 Kutztown Road, Bldg
5, Kutztown, PA 19530 (Czerny@kutztown.edu).
Review of applications will begin April 11, 2008, and continue until
the position is filled.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women
and minorities. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of
the State System of Higher Education.
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