Category: Digital Library Jobs

The University of Iowa Libraries are recruiting a Digital Preservation Librarian. Degree: "Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program." Salary range: $43,000-$46,000.

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Reporting to the Head, Preservation Department, the Digital Preservation Librarian establishes policies and best practices for the long-term protection and access to digital materials and advises on all phases of the life cycle of digital content with the aim of long-term retention and access. Working closely with staff in Library Information Technology, Digital Library Services, Preservation, and other library departments, as well as with partners at other institutions, the Digital Preservation Librarian will:

• Research, plan, and develop the digital preservation program for the University Libraries' collections of enduring value in digital format: review existing library practices and analyze needs and establish policies and best practices for the long-term protection and access to digital materials of all types, both created and acquired by the library. Digital collections to be preserved include text, images, datasets, audio-visual resources, Web pages, and ephemera.
• Assist in the ongoing development of requirements and specifications, including formats and metadata, for digital material the library solicits, accepts, or purchases into its collections. Advise both library staff and external content creators on strategies and the practical implementation of those specifications.
• Advise library staff about digital initiatives on all phases of the life cycle of digital content, including research datasets, with the aim of long-term retention and access; provide training or orientations. Identify digital storage needs and recommend storage medium.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame is recruiting a Digital Collections Librarian. Degree: "Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program."

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The Country Music Hall of Fame seeks a Digital Collections Librarian to assist in the development of a library plan for digital preservation and data curation. . . .

• Develop a strategic plan to increase access, creation, and use of digital collections that will provide the Foundation and its constituents with a 21st century library environment.
• Acquisition, cataloging, storage, maintenance, preservation, access and record keeping for periodicals (electronic and print), electronic serials, e-books, electronic press releases, databases, and other electronic resources as needed
• Oversee clippings scanning project and store electronic clippings, maintain clippings database
• Mine the web for information and resources appropriate for inclusion in the CMF Library collection

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The New York Public Library is recruiting a Digital Archivist. Degree: "Masters degree in Library Science or Archival Enterprise/Studies or other relevant field."

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The New York Public Library's Manuscripts and Archives Division (MSS) seeks an experienced archivist to lead its efforts to manage the Library's existing born digital archival holdings and expand its capacity to collect electronic records.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Archives and Manuscripts, the Digital Archivist will establish the Library's methods and procedures for the acquisition, preservation, description, and service of born digital archives and manuscripts.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives is recruiting a Digital Project Archivist. Degree: "ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, or Masters degree in history or relevant subject/field."

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives seeks an experienced Digital Project Archivist to join a team to catalog and to create metadata for two large archival collections. Experience with digitization projects and knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to the digitization of archival collections is preferred. This is a 15 month project.

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Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Director for the Humanities Digital Workshop. Degree: "BA or higher degree in a humanities field." Salary range: $4,306.25-$5,598.13 per month.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job ID: 22239):

The Assistant Director will take a lead role in bringing assigned digital projects from vision to implementation by planning, developing timelines, assessing progress, testing, and rollout. The Assistant Director will work closely with faculty and librarians and manage teams of specialists, programmers, students, and staff in projects initiated by A&S faculty. The position will require close collaboration with staff from other campus organizations such as the digital library team at Olin Library, staff in Information Systems & Technology, A&S departmental staff, etc. On certain projects, collaboration with other institutions will be important.

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The University of Miami Libraries are recruiting a Digital Special Collections and Oral Histories Librarian. Degree: "ALA accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science."

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Reporting to the Head of Digital Scholarship and Programs, develops, coordinates, and manages digital initiatives primarily focused on the special collections and specifically coordinates the operations of the Libraries' growing Oral History Program; works closely with the Libraries' special collections, Cataloging & Metadata Services, and Web and Emerging Technologies staff to ensure successful and sustainable implementation of oral histories and digital initiatives.

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Purdue University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Archivist. Degree: "ALA accredited MLS, or MA in a related field."

Here's an excerpt from the ad ( Requisition ID: 1101115):

The Digital Archivist is responsible for the scanning activities of Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections (ASC) materials and creation of corresponding metadata. Acts as the resource person for ASC regarding best practices for managing donated digital materials. Organizes the metadata for compound objects to facilitate their loading into CONTENTdm. Composes descriptions as needed for digital objects and submits the descriptions to the archivist for review and approval. Performs quality control for items scanned by outside vendors for ASC. Performs custom scanning upon request. This position also processes collections of all format types by arranging, preserving, and writing finding aids using DACS.

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The Oregon State University Libraries are recruiting an Analyst Programmer. Salary range: Salary Range: $2,910-$7,436 per month.

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The person in this position advances the Libraries' strategic plan by working on the OSU Libraries' and Press' web programming initiatives including the development and programming of new initiatives. In addition, the successful candidate, enhances, manages, assesses and administers existing initiatives like Library a la Carte, an open-source content management system developed at OSU Libraries, the Library's discovery tools, such as Summon, and mobile projects .

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Johns Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries are recruiting a Programmer Analyst. Degree: "Bachelors or higher degree in a scientific, mathematical or engineering discipline required." Starting Salary: $43,269-$59,550. Position duration is 10/1/11-9/30/14 with the possibility of extension.

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Responsible for the creation, and testing of new software code for NSF Data Conservancy Project. Develops solutions requiring basic analysis and research. Resolves outstanding issues with 3rd party libraries. Maintains system code. Participates in a portion of a project life cycle or may be responsible for the complete life cycle for very small projects. Expected to apply analysis and problem solving techniques for debugging code. Develops the ability to apply basic steps to problem solving, distinguish between symptoms and causes, and utilize TQM. Uses structured programming, code with useful error and diagnostic messages, and document code with comments. Ensures programming work is well documented, modular, and can easily be shared with other programmers.

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The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are recruiting an E-Science Librarian. Degree: "ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science or related degree."

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Reporting to the Head of the IUScholarWorks Department, the E-Science Librarian will:

• Actively participate in university-wide initiatives to develop and design policies, sustainable services, and infrastructure to enable faculty and students to preserve and make available their research data
• Partner with internal units (such as Digital Library Program and IU Science Libraries) and external units (such as Vice Provost for Research, UITS Research Technologies and the Data to Insight Center) to develop a data-publishing model that leverages IUScholarWorks and other library services in support of data management and preservation
• Assist faculty with development of data management plans for grant applications

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The Kansas State University Libraries are recruiting a Data Services Librarian. Degree: "MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution or other relevant advanced degree."

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Kansas State University Libraries (www.lib.k-state.edu) are completing a major reorganization where we are evaluating long-standing practices and redefining the work of a research library. We are seeking an energetic, creative, and committed individual for the newly established position of Data Services Librarian. The Data Services Librarian will provide assistance and instruction in the discovery, use, and management of locally and externally available data in support of science and social science research at Kansas State University.

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Lehigh University's Library & Technology Services is recruiting a Humanities Librarian. Degree: "Master's degree in Library Science, Information Technology or equivalent program."

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1. Evaluate and select electronic, print and media collections for humanities and fine arts curricular and research needs.
2. Explore and implement new services and technologies for support of scholarly publishing, including a leadership role in the development of Lehigh's digital scholarship archives.
3. Collaborate with faculty to promote and support the use of library collections in course instruction; develop student research skills; integrate library content and services into campus course management systems.
4. Promote and support new forms of scholarly publishing in the humanities and fine arts, including collaborative digital projects and open access.

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Illinois State University's Milner Library is recruiting a Copyright Officer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting no,: 0703643):

The role of the Copyright Officer at Illinois State University is to advise faculty, staff, and students on the copyright aspects involved with research, publication, teaching, and other activities associated with the University. The Copyright Officer will assist faculty, staff, and students with obtaining copyright permissions where appropriate. The Copyright Officer will facilitate the development of University policies and best practices in regards to matters relating to copyright, including safeguarding the University's endeavors in scholarly communication and publishing and preserving authors' and users' rights in the scholarly communication process. The Copyright Officer will create and facilitate educational programs for the University community on copyright and fair use. The Copyright Officer will also review and negotiate licensing and publishing agreements when applicable to ensure that the library benefits from the most flexible and broadest use possible of copyrighted material, electronic databases and other subscription products.

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is recruiting a Digital Repository Coordinator, Criss Library. Degree: "Bachelors degree in related field." Salary: $45,000-$55,000.

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Administrate and maintain Digital Commons @ UNO institutional repository (IR). Administer the IR including promoting/marketing of the open access repository and collaborating with faculty across campus to collect, organize, disseminate, and preserve the scholarly output of UNO faculty, students and staff. Manage daily operation of the Institutional Repository, including negotiating with publishers and other repositories for appropriate authorization to include materials in the IR. Manage related projects and IR initiatives as appropriate. Collaborates to establish, implement and maintain institutional repository guidelines, including metadata standards and strategies. Establishes, documents and analyzes policies, procedures and workflows. Investigate and implement innovative ways to populate the IR with content. Work with faculty to deposit publications into the IR.

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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."

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

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The Research Library is seeking an analytical, creative individual interested in scientific research data and digital resources to review & lead implementation of the next generation digital library. The Digital Library Architect (Solutions Architect 3) will be responsible for researching, collaboratively planning and delivering a forward-looking, sustainable infrastructure for the content stewardship and delivery of scientific content by applying community established best practices to cutting-edge technology. The new infrastructure will integrate diverse content repositories of both data and scientific literature to create a cohesive and extensible suite of access, discovery, preservation, curation, security, repository, archival & storage services to underpin LANL's unique collections of scientific and technical information.

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The McGill University Library is recruiting an Associate Director for Digital Initiatives. Degree: "A graduate degree in a related field, e.g. computer science, information science, information technology management, library science."

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Provides leadership and coordinates digital library initiatives and programs for all libraries. Works collaboratively with university faculty and administration to develop and advance digital initiative programs including web-based services, information technologies, and programs supporting the integration of digital collections and digital library services. Directs the work of librarians, programmers and staff with expertise in development of digital services for public services, cataloging, multimedia, information technology, web development and learning technologies. Provides support and resources for digital library initiatives emerging from other departments in the library. Supervises the digital initiatives staff. Works with University, provincial and national groups to shape the University Library information environment. Develops goals and objectives, prepares budget requests and participates actively in library-wide planning processes.

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Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Library is recruiting a Coordinator, Digital Exhibits and Projects (University Library). Degree: "Bachelor's degree."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (position #: 00128219 ):

This position in Library Information Technology Services will help assemble and lead a small team to support a variety of digitization activities in the library. These include the creation and maintenance of digital exhibits located throughout the library system, technical support for related web application development (e.g., new online digital collections and web exhibits), and digitization of original materials. She/he will coordinate these efforts with others in the library system and, on occasion, with faculty and/or students involved in digital projects.

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The University of Virginia Library is recruiting a Metadata Librarian. Degree: "Masters Degree in Library/Information Science or other Masters Degree."

Here's an excerpt from the ad (posting number: 0607806):

We are seeking an individual who can provide metadata expertise and serve as the primary resource on non-MARC metadata design, structure and standards for the Library, as well as the larger university community. The incumbent will establish, document and maintain metadata policies, as appropriate; coordinate the translation of metadata between formats and participates in the integration of metadata from a variety of sources for search and display. This individual will also collaborate in the design and implementation of projects, workflows, and training involving non-MARC metadata, and create, edit, and manipulate metadata for resource description in the digital repository, library catalog, and other resources.

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