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Subject: [Metadatalibrarians] Metadata Manager and DH Specialists positions at Digital Humanities Observatory (Dublin, Ireland)

*Digital Humanities Observatory*

Funded under PRTLI 4, the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and its partners in 
the Humanities Serving Irish Society Consortium (HSIS) will build a 
joint national platform for the coordination and dissemination of 
humanities research, teaching and training at an all-island level. The 
key infrastructural element of the consortium will be the Digital 
Humanities Observatory (DHO). The DHO will be an electronic access 
portal and research resource for the humanities, designed, hosted and 
operated by the RIA.

RIA now invites applications for the following 3-year fixed term 
contract positions with the DHO:

*Metadata Manager* (3-year fixed term contract)

Reporting to the DHO Director, the Metadata Manager will be responsible for:

• promoting and supporting the use of advanced computing techniques as 
applied to the humanities
• researching, evaluating, and interpreting developments in metadata 
standards
• designing appropriate metadata schema to facilitate the use of HSIS 
collections
• cataloguing materials using a variety of metadata schema
• assisting in the development of a technical framework to support a 
shared repository for HSIS research
• assisting in development efforts such as drafting funding applications 
as well as promoting the work of the DHO via professional activities 
such as conference presentations, articles and poster sessions.

The successful candidate will have an approved postgraduate library 
qualification, and at least two years experience working in a digital 
library or digital humanities environment. The successful candidate must 
demonstrate proficiency in OAI and XML DTDs or Schema (EAD and TEI), 
with two or more of the following: DC, MARC, MODS and METS. It is 
expected that the candidate will be self-directed, results orientated, 
adaptable to change, and a team player. Excellent communication skills 
are required, as well as a commitment to training and mentoring, and the 
ability to effectively articulate abstract ideas. Experience in 
understanding the principles of database structure and design is also 
highly desirable.

Salary Scale: €48,780 - €52,800



*Digital Humanities Specialists* (3-year fixed term contracts x 2)

Reporting to the DHO Director, the Digital Humanities Specialists will 
bring specific skills to the DHO such as text encoding, database 
development, imaging or audio and moving image expertise. The Digital 
Humanities Specialists will be responsible for:

• assisting in the development of a technical framework to support a 
shared repository for HSIS research
• advanced consultations to HSIS partners both at the DHO offices and at 
partner institutions throughout Ireland
• developing, coordinating, and teaching seminars, workshops, symposia, 
and a DHO summer school
• adopting standards and disseminating information about their usage via 
documentation, templates, and training materials
• serving as a primary point of contact with the Academy Digital 
Resource projects
• assisting in development efforts such as writing funding applications 
as well as promoting the work of the DHO via professional activities 
such as conference presentations, articles and poster sessions.

The successful candidates will have an MA or equivalent and a minimum of 
two years experience in a digital humanities or digital libraries 
environment. Applications from candidates with a PhD which focused on a 
digital humanities theme combined with relevant research/teaching 
experience are also welcome. Candidates should normally have experience 
in a key role in bringing digital projects to completion, be excellent 
communicators, and be committed to training and mentoring.

Salary Scale: €44,914 - €48, 780

Further information and details of the application process are available 
on www.ria.ie and www.dho.ie. The closing date for applications is 
Friday 7th March 2008 at 4pm. Applicants will be shortlisted on the 
basis of the information provided in their application. These positions 
may remain open until suitable candidates are found.

The Royal Irish Academy is an equal opportunities employer

-- 
Susan Schreibman, PhD
Assistant Dean
Head of Digital Collections and Research
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland 
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: 301 314 0358
Fax: 301 314 9408
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