Digital Repository Specialist at Purdue University Libraries

The Purdue University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Repository Specialist. Degree: "MLS or MIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience."

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Digital Repository Specialist position exists to support the creation of unique digital collections in Purdue University Libraries. 75% of his/her effort is dedicated to the development of HABRI Central, a grant-funded online resource focused on the health benefits of the human/animal bond (H/AB), while 25% is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and development of other collections.

HABRI Central represents a unique collaboration between a library, a publisher, and a disciplinary center. It is comprised of a bibliography of published and unpublished literature relevant to H/AB studies, a repository of full text and data resources, an online publishing venue, and digital community workspace built on the HUBzero software "platform for scientific collaboration" developed at Purdue University.

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