Data Repository Specialist

Description

The Purdue University Libraries seek a librarian with a knowledge base and interest in digital data curation to assist in coordinating the Purdue University Research Repository (PURR, http://research.hub.purdue.edu): Purdue's institutional digital data repository service.

The responsibilities of the Digital Data Repository Specialist include:

• Overseeing and providing support for the day-to-day operation of the PURR service
• Coordinating the certification and audit of PURR as a Trustworthy Digital Repository (ISO 16363)
• Collaborating with subject-specialist librarians to engage researchers on data curation
• Partnering with colleagues across departments and offices to support the adoption and improvement of PURR, providing outreach and support to users of the PURR service
• Evaluating current and relevant technologies, standards, and practices in systems that are used to manage digital information in a library context

Required Qualifications:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing and/or developing repositories and digital collections
• Experience in supporting and participating in scholarly communications and sponsored research
• Experience as a successful collaborator in a collegial research library environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional competency in one or more major descriptive metadata standards
• Experience with current digital preservation practices and tools, the research process and data life cycle, and trends in the organization and management of digital information

Additional information:

The Purdue Libraries are nationally and internationally recognized for leadership and innovation. West Lafayette offers a low cost-of-living, excellent schools, and friendly neighbors. Salary and benefits are very competitive. A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime). This is a limited duration position expected to last approximately 18 months with continuation dependent on renewal of funds. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Apply online: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=145120

Closing Date: 2012-05-31