Category: Digital Library Jobs

Digital Initiatives Lead at Los Alamos National Laboratory Research Library

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

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

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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Director, University Libraries Enterprise Technology at University of Minnesota Libraries

The University of Minnesota Libraries are recruiting a Director, University Libraries Enterprise Technology.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus Libraries seek a visionary and experienced information technology leader to imagine, define, implement, and support the next generation of library information systems for one of the leading research institutions and libraries in the country. The newly redefined position of Director of Enterprise Technology emphasizes innovative library service delivery as supported by large-scale system deployments and collaborations. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Information Technology, the Director oversees the staff and application support functions of the library's enterprise systems, while collaboratively creating and realizing a broadened vision for the University's enterprise library and data management systems. In this capacity, the Director collaborates with all sectors of the Libraries, the University's coordinate campuses libraries, and the University's Office of Information Technology. The Director also fosters and sustains operational and strategic relationships with peer institutions, consortia, and information system vendors.

The Director of Enterprise Technology envisions plans, and implements collaborative strategies for current and future library enterprise applications to achieve ambitious organizational goals within budgets and timescales. The Director assigns, coordinates, directs, and supervises the staff in the department responsible for several production-deployed enterprise systems, and works with a newly instantiated Data Management and Architecture unit (within Enterprise Technology) and its unit head to shape strategy and operations in response to increasing demands for data processing, data architecture and modeling, and decision-support reporting, all activities that rely heavily on data within enterprise systems. The Director sees that established data standards and IT best practices are supported to ensure interoperability and efficient operations, and to minimize risk. The Director supports numerous relationships within the Libraries, the institution, with peer institutions and with vendors to determine functional and technical requirements and in support of change management. The Director is a member of the Libraries Leadership Council, which shares responsibility for Libraries planning, budget allocation, and strategic program development, and has a critical responsibility for collaboration and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Director is also a member of the Libraries IT Directors group, and the Libraries IT Council, and leads the Libraries' Enterprise Technology Advisory Council, which includes representation from the University Libraries (Twin Cities), the Law Library, and the University's coordinate campus libraries.

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Director of Scholarly Technology at George Washington University Libraries

The George Washington University Libraries are recruiting a Director of Scholarly Technology.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

  • The Director envisions plans, and implements collaborative strategies for current and future digital library applications to achieve organizational goals within budgets and timescales.
  • The director plans, manages, administers, and is accountable for CIC areas and digital library operations, specifically: user interface development, virtual exhibits, digital repositories, digital library development, and digitization systems.
  • Direct the development of library systems, web presence and usability, library automated operations, online services, and discovery systems.
  • The director will work closely with the Director of Library Information Technology and with the Director, Content Management who is in charge of CIC outreach and business development.
  • He or she will be expected to liaise heavily with all library entities including Library Public Services, Special Collections, Content Management, the Library Information Technology team, and other library stakeholders.
  • The director collaborates with the University Division of IT and Academic Technologies. The Director also fosters and sustains operational and strategic relationships with peer institutions, consortia, and information system vendors.
  • The director participates in Library planning, serves on Library, University-wide and Washington Research Library Consortium committees.
  • The Director is a member of the advisory group, which shares responsibility for Libraries planning, budget allocation, and strategic programs.
  • The director is expected to be active in the national digital library environment, and contribute to developments in the field.
  • Reporting to the Director of Scholarly Technology are: The digital library programmer analyst, the web developer, the library systems coordinator and the digitization operations manager. 
  • The Director of Scholarly Technology will report to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Content Management.

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Managing Librarian (Digital Services) at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s University Libraries

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's University Libraries are recruiting a Managing Librarian (Digital Services).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Associate Director for Administration and Special Projects, the Digital Services Librarian will have broad responsibility for administering and overseeing the libraries' larger-scale centralized technology based systems, working collaboratively to meet the evolving electronic information needs of UMDNJ's students, faculty and staff. This management level position will have direct involvement with the specific technologies of metadata cataloging and digitization projects. This position will represent the AVP for Scholarly Information/University Librarian on higher level IST groups.

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Publishing Services and Outreach Librarian at University of Michigan Library

The University of Michigan Library is recruiting a Publishing Services and Outreach Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from ad:

MPublishing, the University of Michigan's library-based publishing enterprise, is seeking applications for a Publishing Services and Outreach Librarian. This is a full-time, two-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. We seek an energetic and motivated person who is passionate and curious about the changing scholarly publishing environment, and thinks progressively about how libraries can meet these challenges. The successful candidate will be a creative, service-oriented, and skilled communicator interested in working as part of a team in a dynamic library-based publishing environment. The Publishing Services and Outreach Librarian will report to the Head of Publishing Services, Outreach and Strategic Development for MPublishing.

MPublishing provides academic publishing services that are responsive to the needs of scholars, and that foster a sustainable economic model for academic publishing. MPublishing educates and advises the University of Michigan community on copyright and publishing matters, and advocates for the broadest possible access to scholarly communication everywhere. Combining the strengths and talents of librarians, publishers, and technologists, MPublishing is composed of the following units: University of Michigan Press, Deep Blue, Copyright Office, the Text Creation Partnership, Digital Publishing Production, Publishing Services and Outreach, Library Print Services, and Publishing Technology.

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Digital Projects Librarian at University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library

The University of North Texas Health Science Center's Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library is recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 2358):

Works with appropriate individuals to plan and execute projects to digitize and make widely available the unique special collections of Lewis Library. Serves as the project manager for the library's digitization program. Solicits materials for deposit into the Institutional Repository. Serves as the campus liaison to inform faculty of trends and policies concerning scholarly publishing and communication. Serves as the Institutional Repository Program coordinator. Develops an image and photographic digitization program. Seeks funding for image scanning technologies. Maintains awareness of metadata formats and information architecture schemes. Completes other projects as directed. Represents the library as a liaison to selected academic or clinical departments. Periodically meets with individual faculty in assigned departments to discuss information needs and resources. Attends appropriate departmental or school meetings to disseminate library news and information and gather input on library issues. Provides reference assistance on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed. Participates in the ongoing service activities of Lewis Library. Interprets library policies and procedures to facilitate patron service. Participates in library strategic planning and goal setting. Assists with identifying and developing assessment tools for measuring the quality of library services. Represents the library at local, regional, and national meetings. Maintains awareness of changes within the field of health science librarianship and general trends in academic health science libraries. Serves on library campus and professional committees as appointed.

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Digital Projects Archivist at University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library

The University of Montana's Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is recruiting a Digital Projects Archivist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

As the Digital Projects Archivist in the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, you will help to create and manage information resources that support research, teaching and learning at The University of Montana (UM). If you are enthusiastic, team-oriented, user-focused, and have a strong interest in preserving unique collections and building a sustainable model for future access—apply today! Under the general supervision of the Head of Archives & Special Collections, and working closely with the Metadata Librarian and Digital Initiatives Librarian, the Digital Projects Archivist supports the teaching and research missions of the Mansfield Library and The University of Montana by processing archival collections and taking a lead role in digital projects conducted by Archives & Special Collections. The Digital Projects Archivist will also provide research and reference assistance to users of Archives & Special Collections material. This is a tenure track faculty position with a twelve month appointment.

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Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library is recruiting a Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks a knowledgeable, resourceful, and collaborative individual for the position of Manuscripts Digitization Project Librarian. The Project Librarian will coordinate activities for the proposed, multi-year grant project, Content, Context, and Capacity: A Collaborative Large-Scale Digitization Project on the Long Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina. In this project, member libraries of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) will digitize approximately forty modern manuscript collections and archival record groups in their entirety and present the digitized collections on the open web. TRLN is a collaborative organization of Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Special Collections Digital Initiatives Librarian at University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi Libraries are recruiting a Special Collections Digital Initiatives Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Department of Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for the position of Special Collections Digital Initiatives Librarian. The position is a twelve-month, tenure track, assistant professorship. Reports to the Head of Special Collections and coordinates selected digital initiatives projects regarding the overall management (production, capture, access, description and preservation) of the UM Special Collection's digital intellectual output. To view current projects, see http://clio.lib.olemiss.edu/archives/.

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Head, Information Technology and Applications Department at Georgia Tech Library

The Georgia Tech Library is recruiting a Head, Information Technology and Applications Department. Minimum salary is $75,000.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services, the department head will supervise ten FTE librarians and professional staff and support a variety of services for the Georgia Tech Community. The department is comprised of several service units:

  • Desktop and Collaboration Services is responsible for desktop computing resources and collaboration solutions used by Library staff and the public. This includes installation, maintenance, training, inventory control, and specification and purchase of hardware/software and management of the Library's collaboration and messaging environment.
  • Database Administration and Programming supports access to the commercial databases and electronic resources that are available through GALILEO and locally resources provided by the Library. Other supported services include SFX, E-Reserves, Document Delivery, ETD, and the Dublin Core database.
  • The Integrated Library System unit supports the Voyager library management system that includes the library catalog, the circulation system, and the acquisitions and serials system.
  • Network Services is involved in installation and maintenance of servers and system integration. This includes user account access/administration, email, backup, and server architecture. This group also provides information security, developing strategies and monitoring for intrusions.
  • Web Services is responsible for the direction, design, development, and coordination of the Library's web presence.
  • There is a growing emphasis on digital library development and infrastructure to support services such as digital repositories and collections, publishing services, and digital capture and conversion activities. The Department Head collaborates with others in the Library to set priorities for programming and application development services.

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Director of Digital Programs and Systems at Emory University Libraries

The Emory University Libraries are recruiting a Director of Digital Programs and Systems.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job requisition ID: 21073BR):

Manages existing systems and leads the implementation of new technologies and enterprise systems for all of the university libraries. Works closely with senior library managers to insure the division operates as a customer focused and driven organization that is processed managed. Works closely with Vice Provost and other library senior leadership to define and implement a long-term vision, strategy, and execution plans for all university libraries. Leads teams of systems, software, and support engineers with a balanced focus on products, processes and people leadership. Develops existing talent on the teams. Assesses the effectiveness of existing systems in meeting operational library management needs across all libraries, enabling the Library's mission to support of the university's research, teaching and learning goals. Leads the planning, development, implementation, and management of a new library management system. Investigates, recommends, and implements new technologies to enhance and transform library delivery of information resources. Acts in a responsive manner to stakeholders in all areas, communicating and collaborating at all times. Contributes to and is highly active in local, consortial, regional, and national meetings to stay abreast of technology developments and trends and also represent Emory Libraries. Plans and executes complex development projects such as digital repositories, image archives, and tools to support digital humanities. Performs related responsibilities as required.

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Chair, Digital Services and Shared Collections at University of Florida Libraries

The University of Florida Libraries are recruiting a Chair, Digital Services and Shared Collections. Minimum salary is $75,00 or $85,000 depending on rank.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Chair, Digital Services and Shared Collections, is responsible for internal and outsourced digitization, and plays a key role in the coordination of preservation and access to digital and shared print academic library collections in Florida. The Chair will be responsible for adopting a business model approach, designing efficient and productive workflows, and for effectively communicating vision and goals to donors, partners, and a variety of other internal and external constituents and partners. A major component of the role is to promote organized collaboration between internal and outsourced digital services, preservation/conservation of all Smathers Libraries collections as well as the shared print collection, and processing for the storage and retrieval of shared print collections.

Upon appointment, the Chair will lead the Digital Library Center (DLC) and related digital services including the Institutional Repository (IR), as well as having reporting responsibilities for Preservation and Shared Collections Processing. The Chair will also participate in the planning for the new complex and the Shared Collections. Initial partners for the Shared Collections include all of the State University Libraries (SUL) and at least one private university in Florida. After the completion of the new complex (anticipated in 2013-2014), the Digital Services and Preservation units will relocate from Smathers Library to the renovated facility and the chair will assume responsibility for managing the complex.

As a prominent partner in national and state cooperative ventures, the Chair will negotiate agreements, manage business operations and identify ways to actively market and promote the collections and services. This will require collaboration with subject specialists, curators and other library staff, as well as patrons, external constituents and not-for-profit, commercial, and academic partners.

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Discovery Systems Librarian at University of Alberta Library

The University of Alberta Library is recruiting a Discovery Systems Librarian. Salary range: $77,740-$129,436.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Alberta Libraries, with a long tradition of service excellence to the University and its communities, seek a dynamic individual for the new position of Discovery Systems Librarian. Working in a team environment in Bibliographic & Information Technology Services, the Discovery Systems Librarian will be responsible for a suite of discovery and retrieval systems designed to help expose the Libraries' rich collections and for supporting student, faculty, and library staff through leadership in technology and services planning, project coordination, and operations support. Discovery systems and services include the University of Alberta Libraries / NEOS online public access catalogue, “next-generation” faceted discovery tools, federated / meta- search tools for exposing content across separate silos (eg., licensed electronic resources, local repositories of digitized content, etc.), OpenURL link resolvers and related products (eg., recommender services), proxy servers / services, and ancillary products such as citation management services. The Discovery Systems Librarian has responsibility for system-wide implementation, configuration, integration, and oversight of such systems and services, including supervision of specific assignments of programmers and other staff.

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Digital Initiatives Applications Librarian at University of Alberta Library

The University of Alberta Library is recruiting a Digital Initiatives Applications Librarian. Salary range: $55,770-111,458.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Alberta Libraries seek a Digital Initiatives Applications Librarian to work as a member of the Digital Initiatives working group. The Libraries' digital initiatives are expanding and diversifying quickly, presenting a need for constant innovation and adaptation while maintaining existing systems. Each new project brings new problems to solve, and development needs to be guided by knowledge of current operations and foresight of future needs.

Responsibilities will include managing day-to-day applications of the Libraries’ digitization projects, institutional repository, digital preservation platform, and open-access publishing platform; shadowing and acting as backup for the Digital Initiatives Technology Librarian; participating in special Digital Initiatives projects, including coordinating project staff; developing and documenting best practices for management operations; ensuring compliance of operations with Trusted Digital Repository practices; enhancing and providing feedback to developers on management tools; and consulting and working with external partners to share content and metadata.

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Digital Repositories Librarian at Virginia Tech Libraries

The Virginia Tech Libraries are recruiting a Digital Repositories Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Virginia Tech Libraries invites applications and nominations for candidates who will bring vision and creativity to developing, promoting, assessing, and sustaining a digital repository (DR) for the university’s unique resources. The Digital Repositories Librarian will provide modern, web-based repository services, oversee daily management, instruction, promotion, and long-term planning for the repository, and coordinate digital reformatting operations that preserve and improve access to resources. . . .

Responsibilities:

Rapid deployment of a multi-media research database and digital repository, working with two new positions also being advertised–Digital Technologies Development Librarians, the Digital Library and Archives (DLA) staff, and others. Develop repository policies, procedures, workflows, and services. Oversee digital repository collections and services, including developing and securing content, communicating with and providing support to contributors and users, and evaluating and maintaining quality control of the processes, collections and services provided by the unit. Collaborate with and support liaison librarians in their efforts to recruit and collect scholarly content. Share a deep knowledge of the scholarly process and an avid interest in the future of digital research, including open access and preservation. Manages new repository team; develops standards, goals, and expectations for evaluation of the team and carries out that evaluation. Works collaboratively with others to develop and expand mutually beneficial infrastructures and services related to digital repositories, preservation, and other digital initiatives. Reports to the DLA Director and assists in shaping overall strategy and direction of the department.

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Digital Technologies Development Librarians at Virginia Tech Libraries (Two Positions)

The Virginia Tech Libraries are recruiting two Digital Technologies Development Librarians.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Working both independently and in teams, provide technical leadership and programming expertise to advance digital library infrastructures, collections, and services through application development and applied research. Identify and develop new and existing technologies for these purposes. Play a key, strategic role in advancing the libraries' digital information infrastructure; and impact Virginia Tech's scholarly communication methods, digital library services, and the management and preservation of Tech's digital intellectual output. Contribute to developing new digital library services and work with partners to share solutions to mutual challenges. Collaborate closely with personnel from several library departments to achieve the goals of the positions and the libraries. Select and/or develop tools that support the ongoing assessment of digital library initiatives and services. Participate in library planning and serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Be active professionally and contribute to developments in the field. Report to the Director, Digital Library & Archives and will assist the DLA Director in shaping overall technology development strategy and direction. The librarians may be involved with applications such as, but not limited to, Drupal, DSpace, ETD-db, Fedora, ImageBase (a VT Libraries' developed application), LOCKSS, and other associated applications, tools, and specifications.

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Audio-Video Preservation Specialist at National Archives And Records Administration

The National Archives and Records Administration is recruiting an Audio-Video Preservation Specialist. Salary range: $51,630-$67,114.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

As an Audio-Video Preservation Specialist in the Office of Records Services – Washington, DC, Special Media Preservation Division, College Park, MD, you will perform duties associated with digitizing original archival audio and video records, managing digital surrogates and derivatives, creating technical/administrative metadata, and producing physical media copies.

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Digital Archivist at Rutgers University

The Rutgers University Libraries are recruiting a Digital Archivist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Rutgers University Libraries seek a Digital Archivist to lead the digital initiatives of the Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives based on the New Brunswick Campus. The position will also work with the Institute of Jazz Studies in the Dana Library on the university’s Newark campus. The position will be responsible for managing the creation and conversion of finding aids to the online environment, collaborating in the Libraries digital preservation efforts, and promoting the digitization of Special Collections resources, including converting analog material to digital. The Digital Archivist will also work closely with colleagues who are creating digital exhibits and managing born-digital material. This is a tenure-track faculty position, requiring research and publication, and active participation in professional associations. The Digital Archivist reports to the Interim Associate University Librarian for Collection Management and Development.

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Head of Outreach and Consulting at University of Virginia

The University of Virginia Library's Scholars' Lab is recruiting a Head of Outreach and Consulting.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Are you an excellent and enthusiastic communicator with a strong background in technological approaches to humanities and social science scholarship? UVa Library seeks a Head of Outreach and Consulting to coordinate public services in our internationally-recognized Scholars' Lab. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to work collaboratively, and able to represent — to internal and external audiences — UVa Library's involvement in the digital humanities. This supervisory position is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Scholars' Lab (overseeing staff dedicated to geospatial, data-driven, and text-based research consultation) and plays a key role in our program for Graduate Fellows in the Digital Humanities. This position reports to the Library's Director of Digital Research & Scholarship.

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Web Applications Specialist at University of Virginia

The University of Virginia Library's Scholars' Lab is recruiting a Web Applications Specialist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

We're seeking someone passionate about tackling technical problems in the digital humanities – preferably a person with both a technical and humanities background, prepared to build next-generation DH interfaces and tools. Our new Web Application Specialist will also be able to take advantage of the "20% time" that all Department of Digital Research & Scholarship faculty and staff are granted to pursue professional development and their own (often collaborative) R&D projects. This is a full-time, permanent position at UVa. . . .

As a Web Applications Specialist reporting to the Head of R&D for the Scholars' Lab, you will be responsible for building, testing, and debugging code. You should possess an extreme attention to detail and a high level of accountability and responsibility. We're looking for someone who enjoys technical challenges, likes to figure out how things work, and stays involved in the latest Web and digital humanities technologies. You will need to be able to fit in to a creative and collaborative environment.

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Web Applications Programmer at University of Miami

The University of Miami's Richter Library is recruiting a Web Applications Programmer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under the direction of the Digital Technologies Programmer/Analyst, and working closely with Web & Emerging Technologies staff, the Web Applications Programmer assists in and supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infrastructure supporting search, discovery, and presentation of library web services and digital object delivery and presentation. Technical infrastructure includes Drupal CMS and digital repository development with proprietary and open source software. The position is also responsible for utilizing emerging web technology to enhance electronic access to library resources and services, and to promote user-centered digital services and technologies to develop a superior user experience.

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Digital Technologies Librarian at Springfield College

The Springfield College Library is recruiting a Digital Technologies Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

This position has responsibility for the planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting all aspects of the technology infrastructure that supports Babson Library digital resources; works closely with all library managers to determine needs, maintain systems, and provide advice on emerging technologies; works closely with members of the Public Services Dept., ITS Dept. and vendors to assure digital services meet the needs of Springfield College students and faculty; works closely with the SC webmaster.

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Metadata Librarian at Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University Libraries are recruiting a Metadata Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Metadata Librarian is responsible for providing metadata expertise and serves as the primary resource on non-MARC metadata design, structure, and standards (descriptive, technical, administrative/preservation) for the University libraries. The Metadata librarian assists in developing and implementing metadata strategies for discovery, access, management, and preservation of digital assets; evaluates projects slated for inclusion in the Texas A&M University digital library; and assesses user needs in order to develop appropriate metadata schemes for complex heterogeneous collections. The librarian is expected to consult with TAMU faculty regarding metadata for datasets and research collections, as well as provide metadata support for the digital repository and the Texas Digital Library Preservation Network. The librarian serves on Texas Digital Library committees and working groups as assigned. The librarian is expected to maintain awareness of national metadata and digital library standards in order to apply this knowledge in digital projects, make informed policy decisions, and serve as a general resource of knowledge for Texas A&M University and its affiliates, including providing consultation services, training, and participating on Texas A&M University committees as needed.

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Scholarly Communications & Institutional Repository Librarian at Utah State University

The Utah State University Libraries are recruiting a Scholarly Communications & Institutional Repository Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (requisition number: 052535):

Utah State University Libraries seek an articulate, and well-organized person to assume management of the university's thriving DigitalCommons Institutional Repository (IR) and Scholarly Communication activities. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in scholarly communication and copyright issues and a willingness to learn and develop additional expertise through professional development opportunities in these areas.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives, the position is a 12-month, tenure track, faculty appointment with rank as assistant librarian. This position works both independently and in a collaborative environment to promote use of DigitalCommons as a repository for university research and publications (faculty and student works, online journals, USU press, etc.) and as an integrated tool in the scholarly communication process on campus. This position also leads the efforts to raise awareness of scholarly communication issues, such as open access, and actively participates on the USU Copyright Committee.

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Digital Projects Librarian at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research Northwest

The Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research Northwest is recruiting a Digital Projects Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (job number: 067357):

The Digital Projects Librarian will develop, implement, lead, and manage a digital repository system for preservation, discovery, sharing, and integration of scientific information.

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