The University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu), a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Leadership Studies, Law and Continuing Studies with approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Bibliographic and Digital Services (BDS).
Boatwright Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic and outgoing leader who will provide strategic planning and advocacy for the organization and overall success of BDS. This position directs a staff of five librarians and eight support staff in providing digital library services, collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, serials and electronic resource management for the University of Richmond community. These operations involve print & non-print media, licensed electronic resources, and digital formats. The Director of BDS provides ongoing evaluation of these services, develops new, sustainable services, and incorporates new technologies.
Ideal candidates will have a MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program; minimum 5 years experience with supervising full-time library staff; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills; project management experience; grant writing ability; demonstrated knowledge of metadata schemas, digital repository architecture, digital object standards, and related technologies; awareness of best practices in acquisitions, cataloging, serials management, and digital services; ability to collaborate effectively with the University of Richmond community; dedication to high-quality customer service.
To review complete job description and to apply visit www.urjobs.org. We value diversity in our employees and student body. EOE.
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