Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Digital Archivist and Institutional Repository Manager located in the department of Library Services. The primary functions of the Digital Archivist and IR Manager are the management, promotion, and digital preservation of the library’s digital collections of archival and scholarly documents; management of the institutional repository services; to create, standardize, and revise metadata for digital collections using appropriate schema, standards, and best practices; develop and manage future digital content initiatives, including digitization and programs for Library Services; and participation in the library’s support and development of open educational resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Institutional Repository Administration – 65%
Digitization – 15%
Collaboration and Support – 15%
Other Duties as Assigned – 5%
* Other duties as assigned, including representing Library Services on appropriate campus committees.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience at Hire -
Preferred Education and Experience –
Screening Services (Background Checks): Employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
Job Type: Unclassified; Non-Tenure Earning
Salary: $50,000
Appointment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Application Documents Required*:
Search Committee Chair: Ruth Monnier (rmonnier@pittstate.edu)
Open Until Filled with a first review date of October 18, 2023.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
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