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Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects -- University of Oregon --
Oregon
Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects
The University of Oregon (Eugene) Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects
(MSDP). Departmental services include metadata creation and maintenance,
coordination and support of digital collections, and conservation and
re-formatting of library resources.
This position will have overall responsibility for: providing
innovative leadership and vision in the provision of bibliographic
services; providing leadership for traditional and non-traditional
metadata creation and management in the face of changing standards, user
expectations and tools; overseeing the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of the libraries' digital collections; collaborating in
building and maintaining Scholars Bank, the UO's institutional repository;
providing leadership in the preservation of the libraries' collections
(print, non-print, and digital); serving as the libraries' metadata
liaison to campus and external grant-funded digital projects; supervising
seven ranked librarians, two managers, and 21 classified support staff.
The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and
working environment. Reports to the Associate University Librarian for
Collections & Access.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in
library science; significant post-MLS experience in cataloging and
metadata operations; experience with substantial digital projects and
initiatives; successful supervisory experience; demonstrated skill in
planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others; knowledge of
current standards, trends, and emerging technologies in metadata services,
including those related to digital libraries; knowledge of various metadata
formats; familiarity with the principles, standards, and technological
framework of digital preservation; ability to manage multiple
responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment; excellent oral and
written communication and analytic skills. Desired: 5 years or more
professional experience; management experience in an academic research
library; experience with project management; record of achievement in
national professional associations; additional graduate degree.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and
experience. Generous benefits package (see:
http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits).
Application Deadline: Application review begins November 9, 2007, and
continues until position is filled.
To Apply: Send Word or pdf attachments (cover letter explaining
qualifications, resume, and list of four references that includes most
recent supervisor) via email to [log in to unmask] Hard copy follow-up
documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh,
Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries,
Eugene, OR 97403-1299.
For complete announcement and information, see:
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/headmsdp.html.
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employment/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.
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