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-----Original Message----- From: Julie G. Speer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:23 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [lita-l] Position Announcement: Digital Initiatives Librarian - Georgia Tech Library Digital Initiatives Librarian Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head, Scholarly Communication and Digital Services, the Digital Initiatives Librarian coordinates selected digital initiatives projects related to the overall management of the digital intellectual output of Georgia Tech, and the digital conversion of library and archival collections. Current digital initiatives include: SMARTech institutional repository service and EPAGE publishing initiative. The work includes, but is not limited to: designing, supervising and overseeing quality control of the workflow and technical production processes needed to establish and maintain digital initiatives operations; maintaining awareness of new metadata practices and managing relevant metadata standards usage and compliance; maintaining awareness of scholarly communication and digital conversion copyright issues; working closely with other Scholarly Communication and Digital Services, Systems, and Technology Development and Research staff and other university faculty and staff in a collaborative work environment to carry out digital initiatives projects; providing information training and support to improve the overall knowledge of web-based technologies known by the library faculty and staff; and keeping aware of new standards, technologies, and applications and adopting them for library use as appropriate. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science. Knowledge of current digital library technologies, standards and best practices. Experience with one or more major descriptive metadata standards: EAD, METS, MODS, PREMIS, Dublin Core, or others. Excellent organizational skills with aptitude for, and evidence of, complex analytical and detailed work. Ability to work enthusiastically, independently, as well as collaboratively, in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to provide effective individual and group training. Demonstrated aptitude for computer technology. Demonstrated interest in professional activities. Preferred: 2-3 years experience creating and implementing digital collections, including digital image and text creation. Knowledge and experience with institutional repository management. Three years of academic library experience. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects, and services. Familiarity with one or more of the following: XML, UNIX, library automation software applications, database design and development, scripting languages such as Perl and/or PHP, web-authoring tools, and web page development. Salary and Benefits: Salary and level of appointment are based on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary is $42,000. Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources page (http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/) to view the benefits package. Environment: The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 18,000 students (5,000 graduate) and over $350 million per year in research activity, is one of the nation's outstanding universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's instructional and research programs. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an increasing number of licensed electronic resources and digital collections. Georgia Tech provides a challenging environment that will engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to manage digital intellectual content. Through its dynamic team of librarians, archivists, and technologists, the Library's Technology and Resources Services Division maintains the information resources and technologies used to support an exceptionally energetic academic enterprise. The Georgia Tech Library is also the 2007 recipient of the ACRL Excellence in Libraries Award, recognizing our many achievements in serving faculty and students in a 21st century environment. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references to: Sharon Baines, SPHR HR Officer Library and Information Center Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0900. http://www.library.gatech.edu/about/jobs.php#digital -- Julie G. Speer Head, Scholarly Communication & Digital Services Georgia Institute of Technology Library and Information Center Atlanta, GA 30332-0900 404-385-0089 [log in to unmask]