Oxford University Library Services
Head of Oxford Digital Library / Services
Academic Related Senior Librarian Grade 5
Salary £32,510 - £36,740 p.a. (5 year appointment)
The Oxford Digital Library and its associated services have recently been
established as a key component in the implementation of a comprehensive
e-strategy for Oxford University Library Services. Three major, strategic
objectives are: the conversion of the Bodleian Photographic Studio into a
self-funding, on-demand digitization service; a new line of library support
for the teaching and research activities of the University; and a
significant production stream of digitized material, based on Oxford
holdings, for subsequent re-use in the Oxford Digital Library and in a
variety of developmental contexts of local and general benefit.
Applications are invited for the new post of Head of Oxford Digital Library
/ Services to take charge of the unit that will be responsible for the
planning, development and management of the Oxford Digital Library. We are
seeking an exceptional individual with considerable knowledge and
experience of digital resource management and of research libraries and
their collections. S/he should be keenly aware of the needs of
researchers, teachers and students and the wide range of technical,
managerial, legal and financial issues of creating, preserving and
delivering scholarly digital material. S/he should be well informed of
world-wide developments in the field of digital resource management with a
strong grasp of the underlying standards and technologies, and should have
the energy and vision to direct the formation of the Oxford Digital Library
rapidly and effectively. S/he will need excellent interpersonal skills and
should be capable of representing the University Library Services at the
very highest level. The possession of a higher degree and/or professional
library or information science qualification will be an advantage.
Further particulars and an application form may be obtained from the
Personnel Section, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG. (Tel:
+44 1865 277171; Fax: +44 1865 277193; Email: [log in to unmask]),.
The closing date for completed applications is 1 March 2001 and interviews
are expected to be on 14 March 2001. Please quote our reference BL1008.
To discuss this post informally, please telephone David Price,
+44 1865 272803.
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