Category: Digital Library Jobs

The New York University Libraries are recruiting a Manager, Digital Library Publication and Access.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 20093885):

Lead information technology projects to support the publication and use of digital scholarly materials: from DLTS digitization and preservation activities, partnerships with faculty or organizations, or other sources. Principal point of contact for scholars or groups partnering with DLTS in publication or scholarly communication projects. Principal point of contact for special collections / archives. Lead projects to research, develop and deploy software solutions to enable DLTS publication and access services to scale across a broad set of content types and partner requirements. As a member of the Digital Library Management Group, manage projects and contribute to the overall management of the Digital Library Program.

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The Center for Digital Research and Scholarship at the Columbia University Libraries/Information Services is recruiting a Research Data Manager.

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Reporting to the Director of the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship (CDRS) (http://cdrs.columbia.edu/), a division of the Columbia University Libraries/Information Services, the Research Data Manager will work closely with the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research, staff within CDRS (particularly the Digital Repository Manager and the Head of the Scholarly Communication Program), data librarians and librarian subject specialists, and others within the Columbia University community on planning, outreach, and policy development to address the data life cycle needs of researchers at Columbia University and its affiliates. S/he will also work closely with the Libraries Digital Program Division staff and the Metadata Librarian on implementation of best practices in data curation, storage, archiving, and preservation.

The Harvard Library is recruiting a Digital Library Technologist.

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The Harvard Library's Office for Scholarly Communication is looking for a talented web technologist with a blend of library and programming skills and a passion for democratizing access to knowledge. . . .

Create and maintain web/mobile sites using Drupal and other rapid development platforms. Generate novel javascript widgets and visualizations to support open access initiatives. Craft back-end scripts and processes for data ingest and reporting. Take ownership of new open access projects. Work closely with librarians, scholars, and technologists across institutional boundaries. Both librarians with programming experience and software engineers with a library background are welcome to apply.

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The University of Iowa Libraries are recruiting a Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian.

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Reporting to the Head, Preservation & Conservation, the Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian manages centralized digitization and processing of collections. The Coordinator works closely with staff in Library Information Technology, Cataloging-Metadata, Digital Research & Publishing, other library departments and vendors on digitization projects in all formats, including books, photographs, manuscripts, 3D objects, and audio/visual media.

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Florida International University's College of Law Library is recruiting a Legal Research and Digital Initiatives Law Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Job ID: 504480):

Florida International University's College of Law Library is seeking a service-oriented, innovative and proactive librarian to expand services and build digital collections in a young but rapidly growing library. The Legal Research and Digital Initiatives Law Librarian reports to the Associate Dean for Information Resources/Director of the Law Library and provides high-level reference assistance, leadership in issues related to scholarly communication, open access publishing, and resource digitization, and develops and manages web-based resources, including licensing and access issues.

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Purdue University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Preservation and Electronic Records Archivist.

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Reporting to the University Archivist and Head, Archives and Special Collections Division, the Digital Preservation and Electronic Records Archivist will be responsible for the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital records with historical, evidential, research, or administrative value to the university. Will collaborate with faculty and staff to collect, manage, preserve, and provide access to born digital and digitally reformatted collections. Will participate in the active management and preservation of a wide array of types of digital collections, including but not limited to university electronic records and websites, born digital manuscripts and personal papers, faculty research datasets and scholarly publications.

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The McMaster University Library is recruiting a Digital Repository Librarian.

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The position coordinates with library staff to ensure efficient operation of the digital repository system, and supervises a team of student digitization workers. Key responsibilities include: developing the technical infrastructure necessary to support the Library's digitization strategy; leading and/or consulting on digital projects/initiatives that develop digital collections; providing training and support for other library staff in the development of digital collections; and ensuring adherence to accepted digital preservation policies and practices. Supporting and coordinating the creation of metadata for digital collections is a key activity.

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Weill Cornell Medical College is recruiting a Data Services/Metadata Librarian.

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The data services/metadata librarian supports the creation, discovery of and access to the institution's data and to the library's digital and print content through consultation, metadata creation, analysis, enrichment, and maintenance according to local and national cataloging and metadata standards.

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The University of California Berkeley is recruiting a Project Archivist/ Digital Project Manager.

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The University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a Processing Archivist and Digital Project Manager whose primary responsibility will be the processing of two large architectural records collections. This is a full-time (1 FTE), temporary appointment for one year. The successful candidate will have experience with processing complex collections, demonstrated understanding of archival description and non-traditional materials, familiarity with archival standards (EAD, METS, MARC, MODS), and strong communication skills.

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Mount Holyoke College's Library, Information, and Technology Services is recruiting a Digital Collections and Metadata Lead.

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Reporting to the Head of Digital Assets and Preservation Services (DAPS), the Digital Collections and Metadata Lead manages digital repository systems and supports day-to-day operations of the department. Collaborates closely with other LITS departments and MHC units to develop rich local and unique digital collections, especially those that showcase the work of faculty and students and support the College's mission of teaching excellence.

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The University of Winnipeg Library is recruiting a Copyright Officer and Head of the Copyright Office.

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The University of Winnipeg invites suitable candidates to apply for the Librarian position of Copyright Officer and Head of the Copyright Office. Situated in the Library, the incumbent will provide oversight for the University's copyright compliance efforts by developing a comprehensive copyright management program for the entire University community. This program will include the development and communication of copyright policies and copyright instruction for faculty, staff and students. Accordingly, the position requires extensive consultation with individuals and units external to the Library, including the University's Corporate Secretary and General Counsel Office, and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology.

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries are recruiting a Senior Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (reference number: 120632982):

Reporting to the Director of Information Technologies and Digital Development, the position manages software development for multiple complex digital library projects

• Develop and implement digital library applications to support teaching & learning and research efforts at the University including technical architectures, application specifications, coding, database design, & workflow analysis
• Manage project teams and initiatives to implement technical solutions and designs
• Provide expertise to the Libraries' IT operations on metadata that are relevant to digital library implementation and develop local, reusable methodologies for metadata interactions

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The Clemson University Library is recruiting an E-Science Librarian.

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Clemson University Library seeks an innovative and motivated professional to work with a team of vibrant library faculty to envision and implement the library's E-Science initiatives and serve as faculty liaison for the new institutional repository. Reporting to the head of the Reference Unit, the E-Science librarian will provide research assistance, instruction, collection management, and outreach services for students, faculty, and staff in the physical and biological sciences.

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The Wayne State University Library System is recruiting a Metadata & Discovery Librarian I/II/III.

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The Metadata & Discovery Librarian works in the Discovery Services Team under the supervision of the Associate Director for Discovery Services. This twelve month position will collaborate with a wide range of library units to support the descoverability of library resources in both the physical and digital realms.

• Manage and contribute cataloging and metadata for archival, digital and cataloging projects.
• Assist in the management of discovery resources, including the library articles & databases list, EZProxy, electronic resource management records, and the EDS discovery layer.
• Collaborate with members of various library units to describe digital objects and create metadata formats appropriate to the delivery platforms, which many include the Millennium ILS, DLXS image server, Luna imaging system, and other systems required.
• Manage and develop standards for WSU digital collections metadata and cataloging practices. . . .
• Provide support for the Library institutional repository and depositing faculty content.

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The University of San Diego Library is recruiting a Digital and Archives/Special Collections Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Job: IRC8302):

Under the supervision of the University Archivist/Special Collections Librarian, the Digital and Archives/Special Collections Manager is responsible for creating Copley Library's digital collections. This includes planning, scheduling, implementing, and establishing production work flows for digital projects and supervising and training support staff. He/she must collaborate with librarians on digital projects.

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The Ohio State University Libraries are recruiting a Head, Digital Initiatives.

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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.

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The University of Maryland Libraries are recruiting a Software Developer.

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The Software Developer provides broad programming support to the University of Maryland Libraries for the development and delivery of Java-based software applications. The applications support development and management of large-scale digital collections. They include tools for cataloging, search, and discovery of digital collections, tools for acquisition of digital collections, access to and retrieval of digital objects in the collections, and tools for preservation and maintenance of digital collections over the long term.

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The University of Michigan's Society for College and University Planning is recruiting a Metadata Specialist.

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SCUP seeks a Metadata Specialist who will bring energy, creativity, and an expansive vision to continue the construction and deployment of its digital library initiative, the Cybrary. The SCUP Cybrary is a digital repository built on open source software and architecture for research and education in higher education planning. The qualified candidate will be responsible for overseeing the creation and strategic application of metadata across a wide range of digital materials, as well as the development of new services leveraging preexisting open source initiatives and software and the design and creation of new digital tools.

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The Brown University Library is recruiting a Scientific Data Curator.

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The Brown University Library invites applications for the position of Scientific Data Curator. As the Library's primary liaison for scientific data management, the Scientific Data Curator plays a central role in developing library services and guidelines to support scientific research. Together with other Research and Outreach Services Librarians, the Center for Digital Scholarship and other campus partners, the Scientific Data Curator will work to increase the Library's ability to collect, preserve and provide access to scientific data, and will act as a resource for students and faculty grappling with issues of data curation, digital methods for scientific research, and emerging digital resources. The Scientific Data Curator will contribute to the development of data management plans for funded projects, and will assist in data extraction, reporting, and monitoring compliance with established data management protocols. S/he will contribute to the work of the Brown Digital Repository by helping to develop the requirements and work flows necessary to support research at Brown; by advising teaching faculty on the management of data and providing technical support for use of analytical tools; and in serving as an agent between researchers and the Library's repository.

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The University of South Carolina Libraries are recruiting a Music Librarian for Audio and Digital Services.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 004964):

Reporting to the head of the music library, this librarian will be responsible for:

1. digital projects including digital preservation of print and audio special collections
2. maintaining audio equipment
3. performing triage on music library's computer hardware and software
4. working with the webmaster to maintain and update the Web presence for the Music Library
5. liaison to the University Libraries' Systems Department for the Music Library
6. working closely with the University Libraries Web Development Office and with the Digital Collections Department

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The New York Botanical Garden is recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian.

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Digital Projects Librarian will scan (digitize) Library material. Scan and ingest image files into the online digital library and perform image correction as needed. The candidate must be able to meet challenging deadlines and work within complex workflows and schedules for a large number of simultaneous imaging projects and contribute significantly to the creation of the Library's digital resources repository.

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The Cleveland State University Library is recruiting a Digital Initiatives Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 0600871):

Contributes to the creation and maintenance of the library's digital initiatives. Coordinates the integration of metadata creation, use and practices throughout the library. Provides outreach and leads a program of scholarly information management and retrieval for faculty and students. Contributes to library decision making; serves on teams to carry out library goals as specified in assignments. Keeps up-to-date in librarianship and information technology, applying current information technologies in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Engages in scholarly, professional and service activities. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

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