Digital Content Specialist - (24000120) The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) for the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Content Specialist (Library Services Specialist). Dedicated to fulfilling the ever-evolving needs of our diverse communities, the HSHSL provides exemplary services, resources, expertise, and space to cultivate transformational learning, research, and community engagement in an environment reflecting the University's mission, vision, and core values. HSHSL aspires to be the vibrant intellectual and cultural hub of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, essential to advancing university priorities as the epicenter of dynamic collaboration and partnership in education, research, innovation and social responsibility. The selected candidate will support the vision and mission of the department. The Digital Content Specialist is a member of the HSHSL Resource Development and Access Division. This position participates in identifying and submitting content to the UMB Digital Archive, a service of the library that collects, preserves, and distributes the academic works and history of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The Specialist may also assist in other Division projects. The Specialist must be a highly productive and detail-oriented worker with the ability to use initiative and make appropriate judgments. This person must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The Specialist must also be flexible and able to work in a multi-tasking environment. This position reports to the Head of Resource Development. Application reviews will begin August 23, 2024. Benefits: UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program, effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). Primary Duties: - Provides guidance and instruction to library support staff. May lead/oversee Library support staff, projects or assigned areas of library operations.
- Identifies, documents, and submits select UMB Digital Archive content in accordance with established procedures.
- Identifies, documents, and communicates with UMB contacts of respective content sources.
- Assists with developing and documenting workflows.
- Digitizes materials as needed.
- Ensures accessibility of digital resources by following established policies and procedures.
- Works with the Head of Resource Development in outreach and promotion activities for the UMB Digital Archive.
- Leads and/participates in the planning and implementation of special projects, new services or process improvements.
- Monitors for copyright infringement and other laws, policies and practices governing access, use, and sharing of information resources.
- Applies basic principles and practices regarding preservation of library information resources in various formats.
- Provides input, when appropriate, regarding selection, retention, maintenance, and evaluation of all types of library information resources.
- Performs quality control and assists with planning, preparing, creating and maintaining local library information resources.
- Assists with the maintenance of information discovery tools, guides, and other library information resources.
- Identifies and resolves problems related to access and use of library information resources and services.
- Collects, reports and assists with analyzing data on collections, usage, service transactions, and customer needs. Generates specialized reports and notices.
- Identifies, acquires, and prepares new library information resources for use. Monitors and ensures quality control in processing new library information resources.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position. Preferred Experience: One year of experience working in a library preferred. Experience with digital repository platforms such as DSpace preferred. Familiarity of cataloging and metadata schema and standards such as Dublin Core and Library of Congress Authorities preferred. Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Applicants are encouraged to include both a CV and a cover letter as part of their application. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Knowledge of the mission and role of college or university library and its primary customers. Ability to learn and apply contemporary library terminology and functions.
- General knowledge of traditional and emerging practices for describing and organizing information resources. Understanding and ability to apply library and university computing policies and practices that help ensure information quality, integrity, and security.
- Ability to apply and enforce U.S. Copyright laws and current trends related to access and use of information resources. Knowledge of basic principles of quality customer service, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Experience and proficiency with one or more technologies or tools used to create, seek, use, or manage information. Ability to learn and operate a variety of common computing and productivity applications (e.g. email, word processing, databases and spreadsheets, content management, web browsers) and specialized library hardware, systems, and software applications.
- Ability to apply key concepts and best practices for developing, maintaining, and using collections of digital information. Skill in analytical and problem solving. Ability to assist other library staff in selecting and evaluating technology used in libraries.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - General knowledge and understanding of the nature and function of libraries. Skills in using databases to input and retrieve information; in interpreting and applying library policies and procedures; and in analyzing and solving problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library users and staff; to work independently; and to exercise initiative in improving service.
HIRING RANGE: $48,138 - $53,658.54 (pre-probation) & $49,341.45 - $55,000 (post-probation) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at [email protected]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff - N10LB2 Employee Class : Non-Exempt Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time : Day Job Financial Disclosure: No : Health Sciences and Human Services Library - Administration : Jul 31, 2024 : Ongoing | |