Position Announcement: 2 digital librarian positions at University of Oregon

Description

The following is a position announcement forwarded on behalf of the University of Oregon Libraries.

-Corey Harper

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University of Oregon Libraries Eugene, OR (2 Positions—one application may be considered for both positions)

*Digital Collections Coordinator: *

Mid-career position that provides leadership for digital projects within the Metadata Services and Digital Projects department and throughout the library system. Collaborates and serves as consultant to library units and branches on the growth and maintenance of a variety of digital projects; provides technical support for the maintenance of the library’s existing open-source and licensed digital content management systems; plays a lead role in the implementation of new technologies. Supervises 4.5 FTE classified staff in the Digital Projects and Catalog Management Team. Has responsibility for database maintenance and quality control and works closely with the Digital Projects and Catalog Management Librarian (see below). Located in Metadata Services and Digital Projects Department, Knight Library. *Qualifications required:* ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; minimum of two yeas post-MLS experience working directly with one or more digital content management systems. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Salary: $40,000 minimum, depending on education, experience and qualifications. Application review begins April 18 and continues until position is filled. For application details, complete description and list of requirements, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/digcollcoord.html.

*Digital Projects and Catalog Management Librarian: *

Early career position that manages digital projects and directs and plans the daily work of the Digital Projects and Catalog Management Team staff members who are responsible for management of the library catalog; directs work involving the organization of traditional and digital library resources using established and emerging bibliographic control mechanisms, metadata standards and content management systems; provides quality control for the online catalog and digital content management system; assists with defining policies for use of the local integrated system and CONTENTdm; maintains appropriate system tables, coordinating work with Innovative Interfaces, OCLC, and other vendors to monitor and enhance system applications and obtain and process bibliographic, authority, and other related records for use in the local catalog. *Qualifications required:* ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; minimum of one year’s experience using metadata schemes and content standards; experience working directly with one or more digital content management systems. Reports to the Head, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. Salary: $35,000 minimum, depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Fully paid state retirement. No State Sales Tax. Tuition reduction. Application review begins April 18 and continues until position is filled. For application details, complete description and list of requirements, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/digproj.html.

-- Corey A Harper Metadata Services Librarian Bobst Library, B42-LL1 New York University 70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 212.998.2479 corey.harper@nyu.edu