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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007
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Subject: [METS] Digital Projects
Position at UConn
I cordially invite qualified candidates to consider the
digital projects position below. It’s an opportunity to join UConn’s
“steep upward trajectory,” in the phrase of our new president.
For further info, including the full job description, see:
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/about/employment/professional/digprojlib.htm
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--DBL
David Lowe
Preservation Librarian
UConn Libraries
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University
Librarian II (UCP 7)
The
Digital
Projects Librarian and Institutional Repository Coordinator
Job Summary: Reporting to the Preservation
Librarian, this position serves two main functions: Digital Projects Librarian
and Institutional Repository Coordinator. The Digital Projects Librarian
is responsible for managing digital reformatting operations that preserve and
improve access to the
Minimum Qualifications: A graduate degree in Library
or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library
Association; two years experience using technology to deliver digital content
in an academic research library or other cultural institution, or in a service
bureau contracted to such an institution; demonstrated broad knowledge of
current digital reformatting and digital conversion trends including issues
relating to the application of metadata to digital objects; demonstrated
knowledge of digital reformatting and digital conversion policies and technical
procedures, including cost factors and productivity issues; basic knowledge of
copyright issues as they relate to digital reformatting and scholarly
communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; evidence of
excellent communication skills, including effective presentation and
promotional abilities; evidence of participation in professional development
activities.
Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of a range of
computing platforms, storage environments, and digital library metadata
frameworks (such as METS, MIX, and PREMIS, as well as the OAIS model) and
operational experience with any of the following tools: CONTENTdm, XTF,
DAITSS, FEDORA, SHERPA/RoMEO; Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public
service; Experience with photography and scanning in a library or archival
environment sufficient to be fluently conversant with image capture and
manipulation issues; knowledge about scholarly communication issues and strong
interest in pursuing the development of alternative publishing venues for
faculty and students; preservation experience in an academic research library
or other cultural institution, or in a service bureau contracted to such an
institution; experience with grant writing and fund procurement.
University Setting: The
University Libraries: The
Compensation: The anticipated hiring salary for this
position is $54,000. University benefits include 22 paid vacation
days/year, 12 paid State holidays, health and retirement plans, and tuition
reimbursement.
Application Procedures: Submit a letter of
application, resume and the names, address, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to: Barbara Oakley, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for
University Libraries,
For more information about the
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