Position: Digital Collections Technology Librarian (NCSU)

Raleigh
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Created: July 20, 2008

Description

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Digital Collections Technology Librarian.

The Digital Collections Technology Librarian explores, adapts, and implements emerging digital technologies in support of the library’s digital collections, repository and publishing initiatives. The incumbent will investigate and develop solutions to provide access to and long-term management of heterogeneous collections including text, images, video, and data. The Digital Collections Technology Librarian will ensure established data standards are supported in the repository for metadata management, data modeling and metadata workflow.

The incumbent will join the Digital Library Initiatives Department, working in a highly collaborative environment with library colleagues and external partners engaged in digital collections technical architecture development, digital preservation, metadata architecture, digital collections management, and digital services development.

Qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree, as well as relevant professional experience using emerging digital library technologies. Knowledge of metadata standards, XML/XSLT, and experience programming or scripting in a language such as PHP, Python, or Java/JSP is expected. A familiarity with search and indexing technologies such as SOLR, XTF, and Lucene is preferred, but not required.

See full vacancy announcements and further information at www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa.html <http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa.html>. Apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search by position number C-60-0825.

Positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.

-- Steve Morris Head of Digital Library Initiatives North Carolina State University Libraries Phone: (919) 515-1361 Fax: (919) 515-3031 Steven_Morris@ncsu.edu

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Steve Morris


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