Scholarly Communications Application Programmer at University of Toronto Libraries

The University of Toronto Libraries are recruiting a Scholarly Communications Application Programmer.

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To provide ongoing technical leadership and support to the Institutional Repositories, Focus on Research faculty research profile service, Journal Publishing Service, Open Conference Service and related initiatives. This position has the primary technical responsibility for these various undertakings. The incumbent installs, monitors and upgrades the various software applications; ensures that the necessary infrastructure is in place; and together with the Scholarly Communications Publishing Coordinator librarian, works with involved students, faculty and staff.

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Digital Public Library of America Coordinator at University of Georgia Libraries

The University of Georgia Libraries are recruiting a Digital Public Library of America Coordinator.

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The University of Georgia Libraries seeks a Digital Public Library of America Coordinator who will be responsible to the Associate Director of the Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) for metadata aggregation, creation and upgrade; project management; staff supervision; rights management; vendor and partner relations; and other duties related to the DLG's participation in the Digital Public Library of America's (DPLA) Hubs Project. As a hub for the DPLA, DLG will provide digital services to Georgia institutions, such as digitization, metadata, data aggregation and storage services. In addition, the DLG will host community outreach programs to bring users in contact with digital content of local relevance. This position is a 24-month, grant-funded position.

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Data Management Librarian at Colorado State University Libraries

The Colorado State University Libraries are recruiting a Data Management Librarian .

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The Data Management Librarian is part of a team that leads the development, management, and promotion of campus and cooperative digital collections and repository services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a scholarly communications program that will provide support services relating to organizing, preserving, and sharing of research data.

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Digital Projects Librarian at New Mexico State University Library

The New Mexico State University Library is recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian.

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The Digital Projects Librarian manages digital projects as assigned, providing leadership and technical expertise to ensure their successful completion. The librarian works closely and collaboratively with a variety of individuals involved in the collections-based projects to plan and implement, including identifying resource needs, establishing and maintaining schedules, workflows, and procedures documentation. Working in conjunction with others, perform extension and outreach to the library's diverse constituencies to promote digital initiatives and develop partnership opportunities. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in library-wide projects and other duties as assigned. This position may supervise staff and student employees and reports to the Associate Dean of the Library.

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Digital Initiatives Coordinator at Wheaton College Library

The Wheaton College Library is recruiting a Digital Initiatives Coordinator.

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In the context of teamwork and mutual support, the Digital Initiative Coordinator advances the above-stated missions as follows:

  • Proposes and implements digital innovations that advance faculty and students' discovery and use of library resources, including the creation of digital collections
  • Proposes and implements digital innovations to support the library's operations
  • In collaboration with others, maintains and enhances the library's Web presence and other electronic services

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NCDHC Digital Projects Librarian at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries are recruiting a NCDHC Digital Projects Librarian.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an organized, collaborative, and collegial individual for the position of Digital Projects Librarian in the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center (http: digitalnc.org ). The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is a statewide digital library program housed in the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill. The Digital Heritage Center provides digitization and digital publishing services to cultural heritage institutions across North Carolina. The Center has worked with more than 100 institutions around the state on a wide variety of digital projects.

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Director of Community at ORCID

ORCID is recruiting a Director of Community.

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ORCID (http://orcid.org) is an international non-profit organization that provides a registry of persistent unique researcher identifiers. . . .

We are seeking a Director of Community, who will have responsibility for executing ORCID's Outreach plan, including developing on-line materials and resources, planning events, supporting our Outreach Working Group, and developing regional programs to support understanding and integration of ORCID identifiers.

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Web Archiving Project Librarian at Columbia University Libraries

The Columbia University Libraries are recruiting a Web Archiving Project Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 0003542):

The Web Archiving Project Librarian will work with Columbia's collecting partners at other research libraries to identify content areas of mutual interest, propose and test models for collaboration using Columbia's web archiving infrastructure, and identify issues relating to policy, governance and financing of a collaborative program. Through data mining and interviews with scholars at Columbia and elsewhere, the Web Archiving Project Librarian will identify current and potential uses of web content and archives in scholarly research, and identify any changes in strategy or procedures for the web archiving program to improve outcomes. The incumbent will work with website managers at Columbia and elsewhere to identify and test technical changes that would improve harvesting of the website, and alternate means of acquiring content. . . .This is a temporary 2-year position, commencing in March 2013.

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Digital Archivist at University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries

The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries are recruiting a Digital Archivist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 20120710):

  • In strong collaboration with Library Systems, University Archivist and Manuscripts Curator, develop processes, procedures, and specifications for collecting, preserving, and providing access to born-digital records and hybrid collections that use MARC cataloging and XML encoding.
  • Investigate, plan, and manage format conversions and migrations.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement workflows for digital content creation, including quality control procedures, prioritization of production, developing high levels of productivity.
  • Provide training in processes and specifications for digital collection creation.

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Digital Publishing Production Manager at Dartmouth College Library

The Dartmouth College Library is recruiting a Digital Publishing Production Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 1011489):

This position manages all aspects of production for Elementa, a new multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary digital publishing platform within the Dartmouth Digital Library Program. The Production Coordinator handles day-to-day tasks to ensure the smooth running of the publishing platform and its subject domains. Key tasks include assisting authors and reviewers with the submission system, managing and providing quality control for electronic manuscript files and graphics accepted for publication, updating the platform's webpage, and supporting the geographically dispersed editors-in-chief overseeing the publication's six domains. This is a four-year term position ending December 31 2016, with potential for renewal.

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Digital Image Metadata Librarian, Image Collection Library at University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries are recruiting a Digital Image Metadata Librarian, Image Collection Library.

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The Digital Image Metadata Librarian will collaborate with faculty, librarians and information technology staff to develop, deliver and integrate digital images and other objects into the curriculum. Provide user support for generation, classification, retrieval, and use of images through on-site consultation, print resources, and online documentation. Catalog materials in a variety of formats, with emphasis on electronic and visual image resources. Advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging metadata schema and file standards to facilitate access to digital image resources and other collections. Train others on metadata creation and management; and work closely with staff throughout the Library to provide access to the Image Collection Library's collection.

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Director of Texas Digital Library at University of Texas at Austin Libraries

The University of Texas at Austin Libraries are recruiting a Director of Texas Digital Library.

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Provide leadership and vision to the Texas Digital Library (TDL) organization, assisting the Governing Board and the staff with the development of long range and annual plans and report the progress of the plans. Develop working relationships with the deans and directors of member libraries, as well as with other member library staff to ensure management with TDL programs and awareness of TDL member needs. With the assistance of the TDL Governing Board, direct activities aimed at recruitment of new members for the TDL consortium. Develop and nurture relationships with academic and research libraries across the state of Texas and promote the work of TDL to potential member libraries. Serve as chief spokesperson for TDL in the digital library and academic library communities. Work to elevate TDL's standing with these communities, and articulate the value of digital libraries generally, and TDL specifically. Work with the Governing Board to develop TDL as a nationally recognized digital collaborative. Develop, implement, and supervise programs and services that support its Strategic Plan and the needs of member libraries.

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Digital Production Manager at University of Florida Libraries

University of Florida Libraries are recruiting a Digital Production Manager.

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The University of Florida Libraries seeks a versatile and energetic Digital Production Manager responsible for strategically managing staff capacities, multiple fund lines and project timelines, and the specialized equipment and resources for the operations of the Digital Library Center. The Digital Production Manager has oversight of projects and staff in the areas of bibliographic control, imaging/post-capture processing, quality control & structural metadata, audiovisual conversion/formatting, and optical character recognition/metadata enhancement/archiving. Working closely with external and internal clients this position ensures an appropriate flow of materials, manages digitization processes and services, advises customers on technical specifications, and makes project level decisions collaboratively with the Chair of Digital Services & Shared Collections.

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Director of Library Technology at Washington and Lee University Library

The Washington and Lee University Library is recruiting a Director of Library Technology .

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The Director of Technology is responsible for administering, planning and developing library systems including: the integrated library system (Millennium), the Web server, ILLiad, WordPress, EZProxy and other systems under development. This position provides leadership in developing discovery tools and will guide the Library's vision of technology's role in library services. The position works closely with other members of the library staff, the Law Library, and colleagues in Information Technology Services (ITS) to integrate library information systems with existing campus systems. The Director collaborates with library staff and faculty to plan and promote library information services and support the college's efforts in the digital humanities.

Head of Digital Scholarship at Clemson University Libraries

Clemson University Libraries are recruiting a Head of Digital Scholarship.

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Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative and motivated professional to work with a team of vibrant library faculty to envision and implement the library’s technology initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Office of Library Technology, the Head of Digital Scholarship will manage scholarly communications and copyright initiatives, lead institutional repository planning and outreach, and oversee digital production and data management strategies. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status.

Coordinator for the Digital Preservation System at University of Utah Library

The University of Utah Library is recruiting a Coordinator for the Digital Preservation System.

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The Coordinator for the Digital Preservation System will, with the Digital Preservation Archivist, administer the back office environment of the Library's digital preservation software, Rosetta. Within the software, the Coordinator configures deposit procedures for various collections, manages users, manages plug-ins, works with the technical metadata extractor, risk extractor, migration tools, custom fixity, format identifier, etc.

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Coordinator of Library Information & Technology Service at Bowling Green State University Libraries

The Bowling Green State University Libraries are recruiting a Coordinator of Library Information & Technology Service.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (warning: opening the ad Word file may prompt you to install Microsoft Office Single Image) :

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Coordinator of LITS manages and participates in the day-to-day operations of the LITS unit and supervises a staff of 3-5 full-time employees. The LITS Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for the following primary functions: integrated library systems, web development, and digitization projects. The LITS Coordinator is also expected to stay current in emerging technologies, manages the new student technology assistance center, and works with all library departments in supporting the directions of the UL Strategic Plan related to information technology

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Senior Software Developer at George Washington University Libraries

The George Washington University Libraries are recruiting a Senior Software Developer.

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We are looking for a software developer to join our growing IT team. Our team works on digitization, technology, and development; it comprises full-time staff responsible for digitization operations, IT services, library systems, web development, software development, and project management.

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Programmer/Analyst—User Interface Design and Development at NYU Digital Library Technology Services

NYU Digital Library Technology Services is recruiting a Programmer/Analyst—User Interface Design and Development.

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The Position is charged with working across a portfolio of projects to design, build, and maintain front end software for web-based systems that support and enhance accessibility and user experience for the Digital Libraries.

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Systems Librarian (Web and Digital Initiatives) at University of Texas Arlington Libraries

The University of Texas Arlington Libraries are recruiting a Systems Librarian (Web and Digital Initiatives).

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This position is part of a 2 year fellowship program. The Systems Librarian (Web and Digital Initiatives) is responsible for the technical leadership, management and development of UT Arlington Libraries, portfolio of websites, digital collections, web applications and other innovative digital initiatives.

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Digital Collections Librarian at University of Chicago Library

The University of Chicago Library is recruiting a Digital Collections Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Posting Number: 01559):

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Services, the Digital Collections Librarian leads the Library's collection-building activities for locally-created digital materials. Establishes priorities, manages projects, coordinates cross-departmental workflows, participates in identifying digital collection development opportunities, and ensures that our locally-digitized collections are integrated into the overall collections and services. Working with the Library's decentralized digital production environment, the Librarian facilitates communication between staff across the Library working on digital projects and ensures stakeholders remain informed and engaged.

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Senior Digital Library Developer at Northeastern University Libraries

The Northeastern University Libraries are recruiting a Senior Digital Library Developer.

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The Senior Digital Library Developer will develop and maintain the core technical infrastructure for a comprehensive digital library/repository service. Typical activities include: working with open-source and commercial applications to develop an OAIS compliant infrastructure that supports the ingestion, storage/preservation, and distribution of digital assets.

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Digital Repository Services Manager at California State University, Office of the Chancellor

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is recruiting a Digital Repository Services Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Digital Repository Services Manager to be responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and expansion of systemwide institutional repository and digital asset management services in support of campus-led digital library initiatives. The Manager will work closely with campus libraries and academic technology departments to define needs, set out best practices, and develop and maintain systems and tools to support institutional repository projects. The Manager will additionally work with other SDLS staff in support of discovery projects and initiatives.

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Senior Programmer/Analyst II at Dartmouth College Library

The Dartmouth College Library is recruiting a Senior Programmer/Analyst II.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position number: 1011453):

This position is the technical lead on a new multi-institutional digital publishing platform within the Dartmouth Digital Library Program. Installs, codes, documents, and maintains a digital publishing software system to deliver XML journal articles and associated supplemental files.

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Web Programmer/Developer (Applications Prog IV) at Cornell University Library

The Cornell University Library is recruiting a Web Programmer/Developer (Applications Prog IV).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Cornell University Library, Information Technologies is seeking a Web Programmer/Developer. The selected candidate will provide advanced programming support for CUL-IT digital library, discovery systems and services through design, development, programming, production, and documentation of professional-quality Web applications for digital library collections and other technical projects. Develop Web services to deliver content from CUL digital collections and networked resources. Maintain evolving sites, including Drupal implementations. A

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