The University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries are recruiting a Digital Repository Resident. Two-year term position. Degree: "Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library and information studies program."
Here's an excerpt from the ad:
The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Digital Repository Resident. As the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. This position is under general supervision of the Scholarly Communication Librarian. The Digital Repository Resident Librarian explores, adapts, and implements emerging digital repository technologies in support of library and campus digital collections and publishing initiatives. Develops and manages repository projects, researches and recommends changes and enhancements, and works with other library staff to develop and implement metadata and preservation standards, and facilitates the development of workflows that accommodate new scholarly communication initiatives.
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