The Ohio State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Digital Initiatives to lead the evolution of digital library services and collections that support the research and teaching needs of the University. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and consultatively within the Libraries’ Information Technology Division, as well as across other appropriate areas of the Libraries, to provide vision for, and build, a cohesive and extensible suite of discovery, access, preservation, curation, security, repository, archival and storage services.The Digital Initiatives program collaboratively develops strategies, and plans, implements, and supports projects to advance the creation and integration of digital library services and digital collections into the academic enterprise. Key partners in this endeavor include the Libraries’ digital repository, publishing, preservation and reformatting, and special collections programs, as well as other potential campus partners. Infrastructure Support is responsible for the core technology services of the Libraries. This group oversees the purchase, support, and maintenance of nearly 500 Windows and 50 Mac clients and nearly 300 virtual hosts supporting all the applications and development in the Libraries. The team is responsible for networking, back-up, and data security. This position reports to the Associate Director for Information Technology, as part of a division that provides web applications, information management, discovery systems, and technical infrastructure. This is a tenure track faculty position.

Gray Family Chair is an endowed chair within the Oregon State Valley Library. The position acts as a bridge between technology and the libraries, providing strategic planning and vision for Oregon State University Libraries.