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Additional Required Qualifications: Experience supervising and/or leading librarians and career staff Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, project management, and communication skills Experience providing reference and instructional services related to the arts and humanities in an academic or research library environment Experience participating in collection development and effectively managing collection funds in an academic or research library Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive public service Ability to foster and maintain partnerships with a broad-based constituency Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and respond effectively to shifting needs and priorities

Effective project management and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Keep organized records and documentation. Service orientation. Software engineering and project management fundamentals; ability to plan, execute, and support open-source projects aimed at a variety of users (faculty, librarians, students). Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to teach and explain complex programming concepts to interested non-technical collaborators and graduate fellows.

all digital library positions include some level of digital humanities research because as more stuff goes online, it’s even easier to do more with it

Demonstrably advanced skills in some combination of website management, text mark-up, graphics editing and database creation. Preferred: Candidate will possess, most importantly, a deep understanding of the research process and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are affecting the production of scholarship in the humanities, as distinct from other fields.  Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an exceptionally strong background in humanities, curiosity about how technology is affecting research, and enthusiasm for collaboration in an exciting and dynamic intellectual environment. Ideally the applicant will additionally have demonstrated knowledge in both front- and back-end technologies such as Web design and site management (including XHTML, CSS, graphics editing software), humanities technologies and standards (such as XML, EAD, and TEI), relational databases design and development, and server-side web-development (e.g., PERL, PHP, java, javascript, ASP or .Net).

Applicant must be fluent the Drupal content management system, or able to quickly learn Drupal if expertise lies elsewhere. Familiarity with other website platforms, specifically Wordpress, is strongly desired. Fair knowledge of HTML appreciated, though not required. Ability to interpret and report basic analytics using tools such as Google Analytics. Exceptional written and spoken communications skills required. Copywriting and editing experience highly valued. Experience writing for the web required. Content strategy development experience highly valued. Relevant experience with social media platforms, including basic analytics and strategy for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (other platforms may be included) required. Knowledge of best social media practices, live event integration, and audience engagement valued though not required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically for the purpose of image editing and batch processing (via Bridge), is beneficial though not required. Experience with some photo and video editing preferred (however, training can be provided if candidate does not possess those skills.) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion required. Strong organizational, planning, problem solving and project management skills required. Ability to take initiative, work independently and contribute as a member of a team. Ability to manage conflict with grace and tact and to propose creative, win-win solutions required.