Category: Digital Library Jobs

The Duke University Libraries are recruiting a Web and Digital Projects Developer (Analyst, IT).

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 400486614):

Under the direction of the Head of the Digital Experience Services Department, (a) plans and develops web sites and associated digital library services in support of all departments in the Library and (b) designs and implements web sites to support the goals of the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT).

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The Cornell University Libraries are recruiting a Scientific Data Curation Specialist/Metadata Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job no.: 14793):

Cornell University Libraries seeks an analytical, creative individual interested in scientific research data, digital resources, technology, and metadata to become our newest information professional. The Scientific Data Curation Specialist is actively engaged across science fields to support e-science, digital data curation, and cyberscholarship working closely with other library staff. This position has three main emphases: research data consultation, digital resources discovery, and professional and research activities. First, the Scientific Data Curation Specialist focuses on metadata issues related to the data curation lifecycle while providing consultation to Cornell researchers. Second, s/he explores semantic approaches and ontologies while working on initiatives related to the discovery of digital resources. Third, s/he is professionally involved and conducts research aligning with her/his job duties and interests. To be successful, close collaboration is essential in working with faculty and library staff devoted to digital libraries, information technologies, public services, technical services, and data working groups.

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The Thesaurus Linguae Graecae Project at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting a Programmer/Analyst III. Salary: $57,936-$78,668.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (req no.: 2011-0095):

The Thesaurus Linguae Graecae Project (TLG) at the University of California, Irvine is currently seeking a Programmer/Analyst III to join its team. The TLG Project is Digital Library of Greek Literature containing one of the largest collections of electronic text in the world and covering almost all ancient Greek literary texts from Homer to the Byzantine period. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing and maintaining web applications to search and retrieve the lexical and textual materials comprising the TLG digital library.

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The Santa Clara University Library is recruiting a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian.

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This librarian will fill the newly redefined position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian and play a significant role in the creation of new digital collections and the management of digitized and "born digital" content, managed by the Library. . . .

The successful candidate will be responsible for adapting national/international cataloging standards to the local environment; providing training and directing the work of paraprofessional staff and student employees; determining the best means for acquiring bibliographic records and/or metadata from vendors or other libraries/agencies and for monitoring contracted work of this type; working with other librarians to monitor evolving metadata standards for the creation of digital collections and a future institutional repository; and cataloging, supervising the cataloging of, or assisting in organizing for access and use, special materials, such as archives and manuscript collections.

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The Rutgers University Libraries are recruiting a Web Designer.

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Reports to the Rutgers University Libraries IT Manager (Director of Integrated Information Systems (IIS)). Designs, develops, tests, and implements online solutions to support digital library initiatives following an established timeline. Works on multiple programming projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of work and meeting project deadlines. Designs and develops visual look-and-feel for webpages, mobile applications, and other online communication channels. Creates user interfaces for web applications based on accessibility and usability standards. Analyzes, validates, and improves existing solutions under the direction of the supervisor. Creates and updates documentation associated with programming projects that can be shared with other software designers and system administrators. Participates in testing of development projects, and actively participates in departmental, team, and committee meetings by sharing knowledge, learning from others, and training.

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The Purdue University Libraries are recruiting a Digital User Experience Specialist.

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The Purdue University Libraries seek an energetic and innovative individual with expertise in usability, information architecture, and information-seeking behaviors to develop more effective approaches to learning and research in the Libraries’ virtual environment. This includes providing leadership in the information architecture of Libraries websites, web applications and tools, usability testing and user research, the integration of emerging technologies, and the development of mobile interfaces.

The Digital User Experience Specialist will collaborate with library faculty and staff on improving the usability of the Purdue Libraries web presence, including websites and web-facing services and collections. Apply principles of information architecture and usability to develop effective site interfaces and navigation structures. Collaborate with library faculty and staff to develop new web-based information resources and services. Work with technical staff in the Libraries and other stakeholders, both in the Libraries and in Colleges and Schools of the University, to develop a robust website infrastructure. Provide a seamless web environment and integrate various library applications and services. Engages in scholarship related to online user behaviors, information organization, and web technologies. Reports to the Associate Dean for Digital Programs and Information Access

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The Harvard Library is recruiting the Malloy-Rabinowitz Preservation Librarian; Head of Preservation and Digital Imaging Services.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Harvard Library seeks a creative and forward-thinking professional to serve on the Library's senior leadership team in the new position of Head of Preservation and Digital Imaging Services, with responsibility for developing a seamless continuum for the long-term preservation of traditional collections and digital content across Harvard University's 21st century library system. . . .

Reporting to the Associate Director for Library Services, this role develops, leads, and administers programs and services that meet and anticipate the preservation and conservation needs of the Harvard Library's circulating, digital and special collections. . . .

Establish the strategic directions and consolidated, innovative programs and services for preservation, conservation, and digitization initiatives that enhance and align Harvard Library's diversified preservation and conservation functions to ensure long-term access to all collections throughout their life cycles.

Achieve a strategic balance in the care of traditional, physical collections and digital materials, including an emphasis on imaging services in the service of preservation reformatting.

Manage and develop levels of digital imaging services in response to requirements reflecting the University's many constituents.

Bring a demonstrated knowledge of and affinity for IT services and play a proactive role in the complex, multidisciplinary arena of digital preservation; lead in developing the Harvard Library's digital preservation strategy, establish protocols on all phases of the life cycle of digital content.

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The Yale University Library is recruiting a Head of Digital, Reformatting & Vendor Services (three-year term).

Here's an excerpt from the ad (STARS requisition number: 12617BR):

Under the direction of the Director, Preservation Department and Chief Preservation Officer, the Head of Digital, Reformatting & Vendor Services (DRVS) plans and directs the activities of DRVS, including, but not limited to: microfilming, scanning text and conversion of audio and visual materials; overseeing the monograph binding and mass deacidification operation; and is an integral and collaborative member of the Preservation Management Team (PMT). . . .

1. Facilitates access and long-term preservation of materials for format conversion.
2. Plans, manages, and oversees the planning and performing of format conversion activities.
3. Sets format conversion priorities on the full range of library and archival materials, in conjunction with subject specialists/selectors and curators.
4. Establishes vendor relations and negotiates contracts for the full range of format conversion activities, commercial binding, and mass deacidification contracts.
5. Works in close collaboration with the Library’s information technology offices, Cataloging and Metadata Services, and members of the University’s Office of Digital Assets & Infrastructure (ODAI), in development of metadata, monitoring of digital preservation metadata trends, and the ongoing development and updating of technical specifications regarding digital information capture.
6. Works with Preservation Management Team (PMT) members to provide information and recommendations to subject specialists/selectors and curators regarding preservation implications on the acquisition of fragile paper and multi-media items, commercial binding, and mass deacidification.
7. Trains and supervises a team of support Clerical & Technical (C&T) staff, students, and interns.
8. Manages the Digital Reformatting & Vendor Services (DRVS) budget.

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The University of Illinois Library is recruiting a Visiting Digital Preservation Coordinator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (click "Search Jobs"):

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applications for a Digital Preservation Coordinator. The incumbent will provide a range of preservation services for digital content as well as support for digital products produced through other preservation reformatting functions. The Digital Preservation Coordinator reports to the Head of Preservation and serves all of the University Libraries by coordinating digital preservation and access services. This is a full-time, regular, academic professional position. . . .

This position plays a key role in preserving the University of Illinois Library's valuable and unique collections by enhancing the University's capacity to preserve and provide access to digital documents, programs, and data sets, as well as images and media materials preserved through the Preservation Unit, by supporting the Preservation Librarian in all digital preservation efforts. The incumbent will report to the Head of Preservation, and maintains a number of critical working relationships with units and groups that are engaged in preservation, curation, and access to digitized content; including Library units such as Digital Content Creation, Content Access Management, the University Archives, Visual Resources, the Systems Office and appropriate campus units.

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The Cornell University Library is recruiting a Consultant/Advisor II/Repository Administrator (three-year term appointment). Recruiting range: $49,630-$60,660.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job no. 14436):

The Repository Administrator is primarily responsible for the daily administration and management of a range of repositories operated by Cornell University Library (CUL). Responsibilities include monitoring submission queues, processing and ingest of content, evaluating logs and audit messages, generating statistics and other reports, and engaging with a broad range of users and staff to meet service agreements, troubleshoot problems, and improve operations. Repositories that the Administrator will work with include: 1) arXiv.org, an automated and open electronic archive and distribution server for research papers serving physics, computer science, mathematics, and other scientific communities. Begun in 1991 and operated by CUL since 2001, arXiv is intensively used by researchers worldwide, currently receiving 6,000 submissions per month and some 5 million hits per week. 2) Project Euclid, an electronic publishing platform providing services to over 35 international publishers of mathematics and statistics literature. Euclid currently hosts 64 journals and nearly 1.5 million pages of content, both open access and subscription controlled. Euclid is a not-for-profit service operated jointly with Duke University Press. 3) eCommons, Cornell University's institutional repository, provides long-term access to a broad range of Cornell-related digital content of enduring value. eCommons currently uses the DSpace software. 4) CUL Archival Repository (CULAR), a preservation focused repository currently under development. CULAR will provide a reliable, cost-effective, scalable, and manageable way to store terabytes of digital content currently under the stewardship of CUL.

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The Auburn University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian. Minimum salary: $44,720.

Here's an excerpt from the ad.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Dean for Library Technology and Technical Services, and working in consultation with other Library departments in accordance with the Libraries' Strategic Plan, the Digital Projects Librarian will assist in coordinating the design, creation, and maintenance of the collections comprising the Auburn University Digital Library as well as other digital initiatives. The Digital Projects Librarian will work across Library departments to assess and develop appropriate standards, policies, and procedures for the Libraries' digital projects and to ensure continued development and maintenance of the Libraries' digital initiatives, which include projects with the Auburn University Special Collections & Archives Department, joint projects with other Auburn University departments, and a library-sponsored faculty digitization program. The Digital Projects Librarian will also represent the Libraries on projects with other institutions in Alabama and the southeast.

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Here's an excerpt from the ad (job number: B01293):

The Digital Repository Manager will be responsible for managing the Brown Digital Repository. He/she will oversee programming projects, data management, and the development of web services for working with repository materials.

Supervise the on-going development of the Brown Digital Repository to meet the critical needs of University and Library stakeholders. Identify and prioritize programming projects based on stakeholder needs. Implement project management methodologies to ensure that repository services are deployed in a reliable and timely manner. Supervise the Digital Repository Programmer and coordinate assignments and with other digital library developers and project managers. Ensure that developers have sufficient information and resources to meet project goals. Facilitate the ongoing training and development of repository staff to address new technology requirements. Contribute to programming efforts as needed.

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The California Digital Library is recruiting an eScholarship Operations Coordinator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 20110143):

Reporting to the Director of CDL Publishing Services, the eScholarship Repository Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing project management and service enhancement analysis in order to refine and extend the eScholarship technology and service infrastructure to meet user needs. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for frontline provision of support services and coordination with eScholarship service providers. The eScholarship Repository is a core technology that provides a publishing platform for the UC community at large.

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The College of Wooster Libraries are recruiting an Emerging Technologies Librarian.

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The Emerging Technologies Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in the identification, assessment, and implementation of emerging technologies that further the Libraries’ mission. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with technology, but also have a passion for teaching users and training library colleagues in more advanced applications and web-based resources. As a member of the Digital Scholarship and Services Department, this librarian will also serve as a resource for the campus community on scholarly communications issues, from author rights to open access, e-publishing options, and copyright. The Emerging Technologies Librarian will serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments and participate in reference services, the instruction program, and outreach efforts. Andrews Library will be undergoing a renovation this summer to create a center for undergraduate research that complements and enhances The College of Wooster’s highly regarded Independent Study program; the Emerging Technologies Librarian will play a key role in helping the Libraries develop the services and resources to best support this center.

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The Duke University Library is recruiting a Digital Projects Developer, Analyst, IT.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 400484480):

Under the direction of the Head of the Digital Experience Services Department, the developer will explore, adapt, and support library information technologies for digital projects, including the application of standards, metadata, and discovery interfaces appropriate to specific projects. The developer is responsible for helping Library staff design user interfaces that successfully navigate and integrate various resources specific to research libraries.

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The University of Montana's Mansfield Library is recruiting a Web Coordinator/Developer.

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Position coordinates and manages the Mansfield Libraries Internet/Intranet projects to ensure that the Mansfield Library web and digital environment supports discovery and access for research, learning, and teaching. Also, this position will work with hosted services to integrate a common look and feel to the larger web presence. Duties include, but are not limited to: designing, building, implementing and maintaining the web environment, projects and initiatives for the Library using knowledge of and experience with LAMP applications, related web 2.0 technologies, and the ability to manage projects; developing and maintaining Library web and digital presences using current infrastructure, consisting of Drupal, ContentDM, Omeka, and more; collaborating with library personnel to develop research and learning services in the web environment; providing user support for web related questions and/or problems; assisting library faculty with usability testing; performing site analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of, and as needed, make improvements to the website; supervising students working as web developers; providing the Head of Systems with information on trends and needs of area of expertise; working with IT team member, library faculty and staff, and vendors to analyze new software; participating in integrating functionality of new software with existing products; following and helping devise best practices for delivery of a high-quality web presence; managing ongoing projects and workloads; keeping abreast of emerging technologies related to library digital environments.

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The University of Wyoming Libraries are recruiting an Assistant Librarian, Scholarly Communications.

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Responsibilities: Provide outreach and education on scholarly communication issues to the university community. Share expertise and disseminate information about copyright law, fair use, authors’ rights, and privacy issues. Monitor and report on current developments affecting scholarly publishing, particularly open access. Work with the Office of Research as it establishes mechanisms for faculty to preserve data and publish results as required by federal regulation.

Work as part of a cross functional team within the Libraries focusing on collection building, metadata creation, and access issues for digital information. Work with bibliographers to identify and develop electronic scholarship projects to promote global access to UW research. . . . The position reports to the Associate Dean of Libraries.

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The Rutgers University Libraries are recruiting a Library Associate I.

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Reports to the RUcore (Rutgers University Community Repository) Collection Manager. Provides coordination for all digital library projects; engages in many digital projects that involve faculty and staff across the university. Coordinates, monitors, and enables all projects to be successfully completed. Maintains a schedule of all digital library projects and consults with the managers of primary collections within the repository—scholarship, research, and special collections/cultural heritage. Assists with project set up and organization, checks that adequate resources such as staffing and equipment are available for each project, and monitors and reports on project progress. Leads individual projects or performs digital tasks as needed for identified projects. These tasks include, but are not limited to, original metadata creation and digitization of analog resources. Supervises student assistants who assist with digital projects and trains other staff in digital collection building tasks such as resource digitization and metadata creation.

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The Portland State University Library is recruiting a Digital Initiatives Coordinator. Salary range: $40,632-$66,732.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Digital Initiatives Coordinator will provide leadership, project management, and work in the creation, development, and production of digital content associated with the Library's collections and related projects. This innovative, energetic individual will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the Library's digital collections program; manage assigned digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of digital collections. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian, and is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, and unranked position. The incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively to build partnerships within the Library and the campus.

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The Los Alamos National Laboratory Research Library is recruiting a Digital Initiatives Lead. Salary range: $83,100-$142,500.

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The Research Library is seeking a lead for its Digital Initiatives Team with responsibility for researching and developing a forward-looking, sustainable infrastructure for preservation, management and delivery of scientific and institutional content by applying community-established best practices to cutting-edge technology. We seek a creative, inspiring manager who will lead a small team on projects aimed at tackling challenges of information interoperability and integration across our large scale digital collections and growing repositories. The library is ambitiously looking forward to becoming embedded and integral to LANL's information infrastructure by providing a robust repository for our unique collections supporting the e-research needs of our world-class scientific community.

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