OPEN AS OF 2/4/09

The Emory University Libraries invites applications for a new Metadata Librarian position to serve on a newly created Metadata Services Team. Metadata Services forms part of Technical Services within the Content Division, which also includes Preservation, Digitization Services, and Storage. The Content Division, and specifically Metadata Services, complements key initiatives for developing digital content in special collections, Digital Programs/Institute for Digital Scholarship, and Repository Services. The libraries are currently in the developmental stages of building a repository infrastructure to manage digital content and metadata, and are continually developing services and technologies that share and allow use of digital content through a system such as ExLibris’ Primo.
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Job No: 2008-0994Q
Department: LAUINGER LIBRARY – DIGITAL SERVICES
Grade/Level: R

Duties:
=The Digital Services Librarian participates in the planning, implementation and maintenance of the library’s core digital services including the Archival Management System, Digital Repository, Integrated Library System and the OpenURL Resolver.
=Position ensures the interoperability of distributed library systems containing digital projects, specialized collections, finding aids, licensed resources and educational and instructional resources.
=Communicates information on digital library library activities to Library staff and the university community.

Requirements:
=MLS from an ALA-accredited program
=Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology as it relates to scholarship and teaching
=Demonstrated ability to analyze user requirements to deliver technology solutions
=Experience with digital image file formats and software;
=Familiarity with trends and issues related to preservation of digital content
=Minimum of three years experience working with an Integrated Library System, Archival Management System and/or OpenURL link resolver
=Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues affecting digitization efforts
=Knowledge of audio and visual applications in the virtual environment.
=Minimum of two years experience developing applications in MySQL, Java, Javascript, and/or PHP;
=Minimum one year experience with XHTML, HTML, CSS, XML and/or XSL;
=Demonstrated understanding of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, or METS;
=Demonstrated knowledge of digital library standards, technologies and techniques such as OAI/PMH and Z39.50;
=Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
=Excellent oral and written communication skills;
=Strong analytical, inter-personal and communication skills;
=Ability to work effectively with a team;
=Demonstrated commitment to risk-taking;
=Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
=Ability to be flexible, open-minded and comfortable with changing responsibilities as duties as new and additional needs become known;
=Record of participation and/or contribution in library professional organizations.

APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category.cfm?CategoryID=3#20080994

Posting Close Date at midnight on: 03-11-2009

Requisition Number: 20090041
Department Posting Name: Institute of Texan Cultures
Location: Inst Texan Cultures
Recruitment Type: External
Benefits Eligible?: This is an Administrative & Professional (A&P), benefits eligible, position.
Grant Funded?: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Recruiting Rate: $40,746/Annualized
Beginning Salary Flexibility: Yes
Pay Basis: Salary
Security Sensitive(Requires a criminal background check): Yes
Do you want to allow additional education to substitute for required experience?: No

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
=ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science required
=MS Office Experience Required
=Other Computer and Software Skills Required
=Use of personal computer and standard office equipment.
=Two years of work experience as a librarian
=Experience with digitization projects
=Experience with archival techniques

PREFERRED: Supervisory experience

Duties:
=Supervise staff in museum library
=Oversee cataloguing and archiving
=Oversee photographic archives
=Manages unit finances

These required documents must be attached electronically at the time of application to be referred: Resume, Cover Letter

APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.utsajobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1233589424640