Subject: [archives] Job opening: Digital Library of Georgia Digital Projects Librarian
POSITION: Digital Projects Librarian/Archivist
DEPARTMENT: Digital Library of Georgia
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Digital Projects Librarian/Archivist is responsible for metadata & authority control, student hiring & supervision, quality control, & other duties related to the development of digital resources for Digital Library of Georgia initiatives including but not limited to the federally supported Civil Rights Digital Library & the forthcoming ASERL Civil War era digital library portal being created through a partnership with 32 Southeastern research libraries. The Digital Projects Librarian/Archivist reports to the Associate Director of the Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) and works as a member of the DLG's Metadata and Site Development unit.
The award-winning Digital Library of Georgia is a GALILEO initiative based at the University of Georgia Libraries. The DLG works together with Georgia's libraries, archives, museums, and other institutions of cultural heritage to provide access to the cultural and historical resources of the state of Georgia. This primary mission is accomplished through the ongoing development, maintenance, and preservation of digital collections and online digital library resources. These may include materials such as original manuscripts, typescripts, books, photographs, maps, sheet music, posters and broadsides, newspapers, primary source materials on microfilm, audio, video, and other formats. Each project is made available freely to the public as part of GALILEO.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Describes digital objects using national and local standards. This includes the application of AACR2 and the Dublin Core metadata standard. The Digital Library of Georgia uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as its subject vocabulary and the Art and Architecture Thesaurus for genre terms.
Engages in authority work to provide intellectual control over the application of subject headings, personal names, corporate names, and place names as a component of the metadata process. The Digital Library of Georgia uses a local database for controlling personal, corporate and place names in conjunction with the Library of Congress Authority File.
Proofs the work of student employees to maintain a high level of quality for the resources generated. Participates in the hire and supervision of student employees engaged in data entry and other tasks associated with the creation of digital resources.
Participates in planning for digital projects and communicates with Digital Library of Georgia and GALILEO (the statewide virtual library) personnel to coordinate work effort.
Generates content for and provides input into Web site design, including the development of contextual and other resources that supplement digitized collections. DLG employs formal academic prose in its projects under the guidelines of the Chicago Manual.
Measures outputs by generating and collecting statistics.
Contributes to the mission of the Digital Library of Georgia by participating in the development and evaluation of policies and services, assessing user needs and satisfaction with learning outcomes, serving on appropriate committees, and maintaining an awareness of changes in allied departments.
Develops and maintains professional skills by participating in continuing education and professional development activities such as conferences, workshops, and committee work; by conducting research or writing for publication; or by engaging in other creative and learning activities.
Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding to, and initiating information transmitted via the Library listserv, and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings, and asking questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library issues.
Maintains awareness and acts upon changes and needs in the organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited approved MLS, or relevant Master's degree (ACA certification expected in 5 years for continued employment). Knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, Dublin Core metadata standard and familiarity with MARC; Familiarity with HTML or XML; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills; Ability to function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; Experience creating metadata or catalog records, or describing archival materials preferred; Digital library experience preferred; Degree in history, public history or American studies preferred.
BENEFITS: UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, tuition remission and a relocation allowance; 21 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays. Information about Athens: http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/.
Salary: entry-level minimum $38,000; commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their letters of application, complete résumés, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references by July 23, 2010, to: Jan D. Hudson ([log in to unmask]), Human Resources Department, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia 30602-1641. Electronic applications are preferred.
The University of Georgia Libraries values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented minority candidates. The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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Renna E. Tuten, C.A.
Archivist
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
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Fax: 706-542-3721
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This might interest librarians in East Tennessee as Abingdon is a short drive from the TN/VA border, or even appeal to librarians further west.
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Public Service Coordinator |
Posted Jun 16 |
Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, VA
Are you looking for an opportunity to put your experience and
enthusiasm for providing outstanding customer oriented library service to use
in a vibrant rural setting in the Appalachian Mountains? The Washington County
Public Library, in Abingdon Virginia, has an opening for the position of Public
Service Coordinator. Reporting to the library director, the Public Service
Coordinator will join a staff of 40. The Public Service Coordinator is part of
a four person team that manages the library system which includes a main
library and four branches. The library system is experiencing record levels of
use and activity and is in the initials stages of two building projects,
webpage re-design and restructuring of branch and outreach services.
The Public Service Coordinator is responsible for the development and
administration of public services for the library system with an emphasis on
collection development, branch and outreach operations, and circulation
services. Other duties include marketing and promotion of services, programming
and community relations.
Qualifications include An MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and three
years of supervisory experience as a graduate librarian.
Salary Range is $45,000-$49,500, health insurance and retirement are paid by
employer, 12+ paid holidays.
WCPL is located in the highlands of southwest Virginia, a region which is
nationally recognized for its animal and plant diversity. There is ready access
to many outdoor and cultural activities and direct access to interstate
highways. The main library is located in the historic town of Abingdon,
population, 9,000. Abingdon is home to a nationally known equity theater. USA
Today ranks Abingdon as one of the Best Art Towns and Best Places to Retire.
WCPL has a strong commitment to customer service and is dedicated to meeting
the needs of a culturally diverse population. Visit www.wcpl.net for more
information about our library system.
TO APPLY
Submit letter of application and resume, to:
Administrative Assistant
Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Government Documents Librarian (Librarian I)
LOCATION: Tennessee State Library and Archives
SUPERVISOR: Director of Library Technical Services
Summary:
Oversees all aspects of the government documents collection, including annual item updates for federal documents, relationship to TSLA’s collection development policies/procedures, and selection of new documents. Performs other technical services duties as required.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Oversees the government documents program, including the supervision of paraprofessional staff that carries out the day to day collection responsibilities.
· Assist in the ongoing development of requirements and specifications, for state and federal documents TSLA solicits, accepts, or purchases into its collections.
· Participates in collection development with primary responsibility for the Collection Development policy as it pertains to state and federal documents. Performs cataloging of materials, using proper descriptive cataloging, AACR2 rules, LC and SuDoc classification, and LC subject headings. Supervises input of bibliographic information with OCLC and the library online catalog (LARC).
· Stay current on developing technologies, standards, and practice in government documents and resources; recommend responses to these developments through periodic alerts, summaries, reports, and revisions to policies and procedures. Represent TSLA in forums on government documents at the state, regional, and national level.
· Prepare reports required by the Federal Depository Library Program.
· Other technical services duties will be assigned as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
Knowledge and Abilities: The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of cataloging principles, standards, best practices, and applications. Advanced coursework in Cataloging and Government Documents preferred. Knowledge of trends impacting libraries, particularly in regards to government documents.
Starting Salary: $3,081
To apply, please email your letter of interest and resume and/or state application to Maggie Bahou, Director of HR, [log in to unmask] or mail to the above address by June 25, 2010.
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