Category: Digital Library Jobs

The Institute for Digital Arts and Humanities at Indiana University, Bloomington is recruiting a Systems Analyst/Programmer (funded for 15 months with the potential for renewal).

Here's an excerpt ad (job no. 701):

Participates in the development of multimedia research and digital library applications in support of the Institute for Digital Arts and Humanities (IDAH) at IU Bloomington. Participates in the development of technical system design and implementation to application requirements. Implements technical system design as programmatic constructs, with concentration on user delivery systems and application development, including metadata; data storage; data manipulation; data integrity; indexing; search and retrieval; media synchronization, cataloging, access, and administrative interfaces; digital repositories; workflow systems; networking considerations for media delivery; synchronized multimedia display; use scenarios; usability design; interface mockups; usability testing; user documentation; technical documentation; and technical and user support for implementation. Participates in the development of software tools for the Sound Directions audio preservation project, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the IU Archives of Traditional Music.

The University of Illinois Library's Grainger Engineering Library is recruiting a Visiting Research Programmer (1 year initial appointment; funded for a maximum of 3 years).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Research Programmer will be appointed to support current digital library research projects, including grant-funded projects. Appointee will work on at least two different projects, reporting to project PIs or co-PIs. May also provide programming support towards design & development of internally funded new or experimental digital library services. . . .

Research and grant funded position(s) will provide an opportunity to participate in design, development, and testing of innovative, cutting-edge digital library systems. Incumbent will collaborate with experienced Research Programmers in Grainger and the Library's Office of Library Information Technology Planning and Policy. Grainger has been home for a series of externally funded digital library research projects continuously since it opened in 1994 and staff at Grainger has established an international reputation in the digital library research community. Technologies involved are complimentary and overlapping with those used in production library services. Grainger hosts its own developmental Linux and Windows servers, virtual server cluster, and SAN. Research projects are implemented using a wide range of programming languages and technologies, including: Microsoft ASP & ASP.Net, Ruby on Rails, Java, C++, Perl, PHP, JavaScript, VBScript/AJAX, SQL, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSL-T, XSL-FO, OAI-PMH, and OAI-ORE. Responsibilities of the position will vary over time but will include: development and/or customization of Web, Windows, and Linux applications and tools; installation, maintenance, and administration of Web services and potentially other networked applications; database design, administration, and programming; writing documentation and discussion of technical results for inclusion in conference papers and reports to project sponsors; providing technical assistance to and consultation with Library & GSLIS faculty and staff collaborating in research.

The Electronic Services and Systems Division of the Cambridge University Library is recruiting a DSpace@Cambridge Support and Liaison Officer (position ends in October 2012).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Applications are invited for the post of DSpace@Cambridge Support and Liaison Officer (part-time) to provide technical support and guidance to all users of the DSpace@Cambridge institutional repository—including academic and research staff at all levels, librarians, museum curators, archivists, and administrative staff depositing digital files—and to liaise between users and the system manager. The post is available on a three days per week basis, with the postholder working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

Working within a team of five, including a system manager, developer, repository manager and a further part-time Support and Liaison Officer, the postholder will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for ensuring that users are able to deposit files in DSpace and for providing continuing support by e-mail and telephone. He or she will promote the service, provide advice to users on intellectual property rights and organise and give training in using the system. The post-holder will oversee metadata standards within DSpace and ensure standards compliance.

The Yale Office of Digital Assets and Infrastructure is recruiting a Senior Systems Administrator, Digital Asset Management Infrastructure.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Yale’s Office of Digital Assets and Infrastructure (ODAI) is charged with developing a digital information management strategy for Yale and building digital collections and technical infrastructure in a coordinated and collaborative manner across the entire campus. Programs include the development and deployment of large-scale digital asset management systems, long-term preservation repositories for Yale digital content in all formats, cross-collection search capabilities to enable discovery of collections hosted by numerous departments, and many other innovative initiatives.

Reporting to the Digital Information Architect, the Systems Administrator, Digital Asset Management (DAM) Infrastructure will manage the reliable operation of hardware and software systems comprising the ODAI infrastructure and related support services. This includes but is not limited to digital asset management systems, digital library systems, knowledge management systems, media processing systems and storage systems.

The Columbia University Libraries/Information Services' Center for Digital Research and Scholarship is recruiting a Senior Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Working in a multi-host and heterogeneous application environment, the Senior Developer helps implement CDRS' online platform and applications by designing the information architecture and by coding, integrating, and maintaining services and applications that support the projects of the center. Duties include:

• Building applications and systems for CDRS' projects using XQuery/XForms, Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, or another agreed-upon software development model.
• Designing the information architecture and user interface scheme of sites and applications.
• Manipulating large metadata sets and digital objects.
• Authoring schemas or technical specifications for applications.
• Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

The Yale University Library is recruiting a Digital Archivist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (STARS Requisition number: 8022BR):

Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Archivist for Digital Information Systems/Head of the University Archives, the Digital Archivist will join a dynamic group of archivists and helps to ensure effective acquisition, description, preservation, future migration, access to and security of digital component of manuscripts collections acquired by the department. Primary focus will be on the management, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital components of manuscripts collections.

BCR is recruiting a Digital Collaboratives Grant Project Coordinator (two-year position).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The digital collaboratives grant project coordinator will establish a project management framework to implement BCR’s NEH grant, including a detailed timeline; infrastructure using Web 2.0 technology for communicating with faculty and workshop participants; and a project website. Working with faculty, the project coordinator will develop a workshop structure and learning materials and, in collaboration with BCR staff, create and execute workshop promotional program to assure attendance. The coordinator will assist in writing project reports.

The University of Michigan Library is recruiting an Associate University Librarian for Publishing.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

As a member of the University Library's senior leadership, the Associate University Librarian for Publishing (AUL for Publishing) will direct the scholarly publishing activities at the University of Michigan by overseeing the University of Michigan Press, the Scholarly Publishing Office, the Library’s Institutional Repository Deep Blue, and the Library’s Copyright Office. The AUL for Publishing will lead the development of content delivery through a financially sustainable publishing program, involving both print and electronic models, and will represent the University Library in national and international conversations about the future of scholarly publishing. This position is located within the University Library system and reports to the University Librarian.

The New York Philharmonic is recruiting a Digital Archivist Project Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

New York Philharmonic Archives seeks a Digital Archivist Project Manager to supervise the entire process of digitizing 1.3 million pages of content and the implementation of the institution's Alfresco digital asset management system making these documents available to researchers world-wide through the internet. This is a three-year grant-funded project but there is the possibility that this assignment would extend beyond that period. This position is based in the Archives and interfaces heavily with the Information Technology department.

The California Digital Library is recruiting a Mass Digitization Project Specialist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad (Requisition Number: 20090258):

Reporting to the Mass Digitization Project Manager, the Mass Digitization Project Specialist will provide planning, coordination, analysis and communications support for mass digitization projects, including Google Books Library projects, Internet Archive digitization projects, and print-on-demand partnerships. In addition, this position may provide support to other projects for the Collection Development and Management Program, as needed.

The Harvard Office of Scholarly Communication is recruiting an Office of Scholarly Communication Program Manager ("three year funded term appointment, currently in year two, with continuation subject to an annual review").

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the faculty director and working closely with HUL administration and programs, the Scholarly Communication Program Manager is responsible for aspects of program development and implementation of new initiatives relevant to open access and to the broader set of issues related to scholarly communication. The OSC Program Manager will also be responsible for conforming with HUL and University administrative policies incl. finance, human resources, and publications. S/he provides leadership in development of the Office for Scholarly Communication (OSC):

• Works closely with the Faculty Director in the development and coordination of a program dedicated to open access for Harvard's scholarly output. At the outset, the primary focus will be on communications, consultations, and problem-solving in an effort to solicit faculty deposits of journal articles, conference proceedings and other published and unpublished research.
• Develops effective working relationships with individuals, as designated by the faculty head, involved in the program including: FAS and HCL, Deans of the Faculties, the Office of General Counsel.
• Monitors experience with the program to refine procedures and also the nature and frequency of consultations on policy and legal matters.
• Coordinates, staffs, and facilitates the work of the libraries' Scholarly Communication Faculty Advisory Committee.
• Works closely with the faculty director on policy issues.
• Works with OIS on all aspects of the design, implementation, and maintenance of the open access repository.
• Develops a high level of knowledge of legal and policy issues with potential to affect Harvard's program; works with colleagues in other Harvard schools regarding their programs; monitors developments in other research universities; tracks legislative developments relevant to the program.
• Gathers and analyzes data to identify trends, problem areas, opportunities for growth; prepares periodic reports on the program; develops a plan for sustainability after the initial start-up phase of the program.
• Supports fundraising/development efforts.
• Act as a resource and educator to promote scholarly communication across the University:
• • Works collaboratively as directed with representatives of the faculties through their Academic Affairs Offices to increase awareness of issues relating to scholarly communication and to ensure that these deans are kept informed of the program's directions.
  • Organizes forums on open access, copyright, and scholarly communication for the Harvard community. Provide guidance to library staff regarding scholarly communication through coordinating with liaison librarians, bibliographers, and other library specialists to broaden the understanding of the program's goals. Advises faculty on procedures and options as they work with specific publishers; communicates with publishers and others regarding Harvard policies.

The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources is recruiting a Systems Integration Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The State Library of North Carolina seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, & outgoing Systems Integration Librarian to serve as an integral member of the Digital Information Management Program (DIMP) team. The DIMP works to ensure preservation & permanent public access to digital information produced by N.C. state government. The position explores, adapts, & implements emerging technologies in support of the Library s digital collections & preservation initiatives. Using a combination of XML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, & PHP (or additional programming languages), will manage the Library s hosted instance of CONTENTdm & affiliated websites, & will investigate, develop, & incorporate Web 2. 0 applications, such as RSS feeds & improved search mechanisms to support specialized digitization & digital preservation projects; responsible for file & directory management on a hosted server system, including data loads to and from local servers; Manages web statistics & related data analysis tools & metadata ingest & sharing (including Dublin Core, METS, OAI, & MARC-based XML).

The National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) Office at the Library of Congress is recruiting a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Plays a key role in formulating long-range policies and in developing and implementing strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing digital library information technology systems, policies, best practices, and standards. Provides high level programmatic and technical advice and counsel to top management and other key officials on matters relating to new or modified digital library initiatives, policies, projects, and programs that affect or relate to current and existing library universal holdings policy, and life cycle management functions. Plans and carries out digital library project and programs, resolving conflicts which arise, integrating and coordinating the work of other projects and programs as necessary and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. Participates on agency, Federal, and national non-governmental committees, task forces, and groups relative to national and Library of Congress digital library policy and technology planning. Presents policy project status briefings and recommendations concerning long-range LC and/or national digital library plans to top levels of management. Provides first line communications, which includes problem determination, problem resolution, and making recommendations to resolve digital library issues and requirements. Keeps abreast of changing and emerging digital library standards and best practices, trends, relevant technologies, and information technology systems.

The New York Public Library is recruiting a Senior Applications Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Under the direction of the Managing Director, NYPL Digital Labs:

• Supports the implementation of a multi-instance Fedora repository
• Codes, integrates, and maintains services and applications that support digital object ingest, preservation, search, discovery, distribution, and presentation
• Designs, implements, tests, and writes documentation of custom software applications
• Integrates and extends various open-source solutions
• Manipulates large metadata sets

The Library of Congress is recruiting a Digital Projects Coordinator.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Analyzes and participates in the development of appropriate guidelines, standards and mechanisms for setting program priorities. Creates innovative approaches to software implementation within the broad framework of program strategies and goals using high level programming languages and other tools.

Works collaboratively inside and outside the project team and program areas to facilitate and encourage the development and implementation of institution-wide and national best practices and standards. Attends conferences/meetings to make presentations or for professional development to keep abreast of current trends in technology.

Directs studies and testing of digital library best practices and standards. Researches hardware and software to meet existing and anticipated needs. Develops cost estimates and makes recommendations for purchases of specialized hardware and associated software.

The Smithsonian Institution Libraries are recruiting an IT Specialist (INET).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

• Serves as an IT Specialist performing a wide range of web development, associated database design, data integration, and web support activities.
• Develops new and maintains existing web projects and applications using established tools including MS SQL and ColdFusion, XHTML, XML and XSLT, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON.
• Develops or uses available APIs and web services to search, consume and interact with third-party data that follows library and W3C standards.
• Assists in the review, analysis and development of web-based tools and architecture as they apply to the strategic goal of the library.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Smithsonian's Digital Repository (currently using D-Space), including providing programming and server support and performing data transformations including MARC to MARCXML, and MARCXML to SQL.

The Centre for e-Research at King's College London is recruiting a Software Development Manager.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Centre for e-Research at King's College London is seeking to appoint a Software Development Manager to lead its Software Development team, which carries out architectural, design and development work for a variety of projects, both College- and externally-funded, in the fields of digital libraries, digital repositories and research infrastructures. The post is open-ended (not fixed term).

The Columbia University Libraries are recruiting a Web Collection Curator (job ends July 1, 2012 with possibility of extension).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Director of Original and Special Materials and directed by a multi-divisional Working Group, this new position will play a leading role in creating a new infrastructure for web content collection in the Libraries. Columbia has received a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to develop and implement procedures and best practices for the acquisition, description and preservation of web content, initially in the field of human rights. Columbia University's Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research holds the print archives of major human rights organizations such as Amnesty International USA and Human Rights Watch.

The incumbent will work closely a second web collection curator, selectors, archivists, digital projects staff, senior managers, scholars and individuals in human rights organizations around the world to build a "Human Rights Electronic Reference Collection." Major activities will include securing archiving permissions from human rights organizations, analyzing, harvesting, and cataloging web content, and integrating web materials with the Libraries print, electronic and archival collections. The incumbent will play an active role in ensuring that the procedures developed are sustainable and transferable to other disciplines and collections.

DuraSpace is recruiting a DSpace Lead Developer and a DuraCloud Integration Engineer.

Here's an excerpt from the DSpace Lead Developer ad:

The DSpace lead developer will work in collaboration with developers from around the world to preserve and provide open access to intellectual output from a community of over 600 top educational institutions. The lead developer will be responsible for providing technical guidance, support, and leadership to the developer community in advancing the platform to be able to effectively manage digital assets for a diverse set of requirements and applications. S/he will interact with user groups to facilitate the integration of code and documentation contributions, expedite feature requests and requirements, and organize FAQs, wiki and forum entries. S/he will work closely and collaboratively with the developers and committers on the software to come up with a technical roadmap. S/he will provide technical oversight for key architecture decisions and will work with standards bodies to ensure the application adheres to applicable standards in the industry.

Here's an excerpt from the DuraCloud Integration Engineer ad:

The integration developer will join the team designing, building, and supporting the DuraCloud durable storage service and related Web sites for the DSpace Foundation, Fedora Commons, and other open source projects. The developer will be responsible for all aspects of requirements gathering, technical analysis and development, testing and documenting both APIs and customer-facing applications, working both alone and as a member of a team. The position, which reports to the Chief Technology Officer, requires a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with extensive experience in integrating disparate code bases and projects using browser mashups, Web services, API calls, wrappers, scripts or database synchronizations. The integration developer will focus on best strategies for integrating DuraCloud and other DuraSpace systems as the underpinning for dynamic, collaborative Web-based applications. Other responsibilities include assisting the DuraSpace team in defining project goals, leading the software engineering process, and disseminating results (including software deployment, documentation, reports, journal articles, presentations at professional meetings/conferences).

The Florida Center for Library Automation is recruiting a Librarian in Digital Library Services.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Librarian will be part of the Digital Library Services Group, which helps the libraries of the public university system of Florida create, manage and preserve digital information resources. The incumbent will provide support for digital special collections, electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), archival finding aids (EADs), and other born-digital and retrospectively digitized materials. S/he will work with DigiTool, Archon, OAI data and service providers, and other commercial, open source, and locally-developed content management applications. The incumbent will provide expertise in describing digital resources (cataloging and metadata) to FCLA and library staff.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries are recruiting a Digital Repository Resident (one-year position).

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Digital Repository Resident. Under general supervision of the Scholarly Communication and Special Initiatives 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.

The University of North Carolina Libraries are recruiting a Program Coordinator for the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library seeks an experienced, creative, and collaborative individual for the position of Program Coordinator for the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center. This new position will have responsibility for general management of a center that will provide digitization and hosting services for cultural heritage materials held by libraries, archives, historical societies, and other institutions in the state of North Carolina. Housed in the North Carolina Collection at the University of North Carolina Library, the Center will provide broad and integrated access to digital representatives of these materials to the citizens of the state of North Carolina and to teachers, students, and researchers across the state and beyond.

The University of Minnesota Libraries are recruiting a Copyright Program Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Consultation Services:

• Develop advisory services to support decisions related to the use and ownership of copyrighted materials.
• Working with the Office of General Counsel, assist in development of guidelines for informed decisions related to copyright and rights management.
• Develop resources to assist the University community in taking full advantage of fair use.
• Support compliance with open access deposit requirements of federal funding agencies.
• In collaboration with the University Digital Conservancy, contribute to policy and program development related to digital archiving.
• Provide counsel to the University Libraries on copyright issues as they relate to library services.

Copyright Management:

• Cultivate a knowledgeable community related to compliance with copyright law, University policy, and options for authors in managing their copyrights.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to management of University copyrights

The Indiana University Libraries are recruiting a Director for Digital Library Services.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking an experienced, visionary, and creative leader for the position of Director for Digital Library Services. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Library Technologies and manages the project and collection building services of the Indiana University Digital Library Program (DLP) (http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/), one of the nation’s premier organizations for the creation and support of digital library resources and infrastructure, with production level support for locally produced digital library collections and responsibility for advancing the state of the art in digital library research.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is recruiting a Digital Repository Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The Librarian will work with others on the Idaho Digital Repository, created by the recently revised Idaho Code 33-2505. This allows the Commission for Libraries to focus on cooperative efforts with all state agencies to capture and preserve Idaho electronic public publications and make them available to all citizens through a secure centralized repository.