Digital Collections Librarian

Pickler Memorial Library

Truman State University seeks a Digital Collections Librarian to build, maintain, and preserve digital collections which support the University’s mission and curriculum. The successful candidate will manage the current digital library ( assist with the preservation of digital resources, and participate in public service activities. Primary responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, and implementing appropriate software and hardware; identifying and implementing appropriate metadata standards; writing and maintaining policies and procedures; coordinating workflow for digitization processes; developing and managing a digitization lab; promoting collections to the University community; and identifying opportunities for growth in the digital collections to meet Truman’s informational needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent in education and experience.
  • Skills: Knowledge of technology trends, including metadata and digital capture standards. Familiarity with digital preservation standards. Knowledge of digitization best practices. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Flexibility in an environment of rapid change. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience:Experience working with digital collections.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Skills: Knowledge of Dublin Core, LCSH and emerging metadata standards; Familiarity with intellectual property issues; Familiarity with web design; Familiarity with Encoded Archival Description (EAD).
  • Experience: Experience creating, organizing, and managing digital collections in an academic library setting; Experience with collection management systems, especially Greenstone and/or DSpace; Experience implementing and troubleshooting open-source software programs; Experience in or knowledge of special collections departments or museums.

Pickler Memorial Library is a member of MOBIUS, a state-wide consortium of academic and public libraries.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should submit a letter of application and resume; both undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to:

Search Committee for Digital Collections Librarian

c/o Wanda Cagle

Pickler Memorial Library

Truman State University

100 E. Normal

Kirksville, MO 63501

Materials may be submitted electronically to:

Review of applications will begin October 5, 2016and continue until the position is filled.

Truman State University is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(8/04/2016)