Digital Records Archivist – Duke University, Durham, NC

nasigjobs — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:44:22 +0000

The Digital Records Archivist provides vision, leadership and oversight of the electronic records program for the Duke University Archives and the Rubenstein Library.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the appraisal, ingest, preservation, and delivery of electronic records across collecting areas in the Rubenstein Library, including University Archives. Creates workflows and trains staff on tools, policies, and procedures related to preservation, access, and processing of electronic records.
Works with the University Archivist to survey campus departments, offices, and websites for born digital university records of enduring legal, administrative, and historical value.
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Assistant Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian – University of Wisconsin-Madison

nasigjobs — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:03 +0000

The Assistant Electronic Resources Acquisitions (AERA) Librarian is primarily responsible for managing contracted services with the University of Wisconsin System for the Shared Electronic Collection. Reporting to the Head, Acquisitions Department, the AERA Librarian will work closely with the Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian, other electronic resources support staff in the Department, and the UW System Administrative Program Manager in the coordination and provision of services. Principal duties include review and negotiation of license terms and pricing with vendors/publishers, management of resources for the SEC, facilitation of selection and assessment of SEC content, facilitation of the work of the Council of University of Wisconsin Libraries Collection Development Committee (CDC), and special projects with the SEC Management Committee.

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Metadata Specialist – LAC Group

nasigjobs — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:57 +0000

LAC Group is seeking a Metadata Specialist to work on short-term contract (2-3 weeks) for an LAC Group client; a prestigious media agency; located in Washington, DC, but the work can be done remotely from anywhere in the United States. This position includes data entry of specific and relevant metadata specific to the corresponding digital assets within our client’s specific style guidelines and project requirements. This can work remotely, but will require close coordination with the Project Manager and the rest of the project team to assure timely productivity, quality and consistency.

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Head, Metadata Services Department – University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD

nasigjobs — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:39 +0000

The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Head for the Metadata Services Department that will lead a service-centered department in designing, implementing, and assessing a wide range of processes that rely on metadata to provide access to the University of Maryland Libraries scholarly resources in all formats. In a collaborative environment, plans and develops policies, workflows, and special projects. In partnership with colleagues in Public Services, Collection Management, and the Information Technology Divisions, has primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access strategies through the Libraries’ discovery systems.

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Electronic Records Manager – Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

nasigjobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55:15 +0000

The Raynor Memorial Libraries at Marquette University seeks a creative, collaborative, enthusiastic professional for the position of Electronic Records Manager. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, under the direction of the University Archivist, the Electronic Records Manager will focus on the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, disposition, and preservation of born-digital institutional records with historical, evidential, or administrative value to the university.

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Coordinator of Acquistion and Discovery Services – Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

nasigjobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:53:20 +0000

Develops and implements strategies for the effective acquisition and discovery of library resources in all formats
Provides leadership in the management of acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, including setting policy, establishing workflows and developing and documenting procedures
Hires, trains, coordinates, and directs the work of unit staff, including four librarians and nine support staff
Monitors and evaluates trends related to resource acquisition, description, discovery and access
Fosters a collegial work environment
Works collaboratively with other Resource Management Coordinators
Develops assessment strategies and maintains statistics for unit activities
Contributes to and learns from the profession through local, state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and publications.
May assume some collection development liaison responsibilities.

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Government Information/Data Librarian – Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

nasigjobs — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:11:39 +0000

The Florida Institute of Technology seeks a highly motivated and creative individual to join the Evans Library as Government Information/Data Librarian. This is a full-time faculty position reporting to the Director of the Research Collection. Major duties include: administering the Federal Depository Library Program; selecting, curating, and promoting the government information collection; and instructing the academic community and the congressional district in the use of government information resources and data. The Government Information/Data Librarian will also support the teaching, research, and data management needs of students and faculty.

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Deputy Director, Operations and eLicensing – OhioLINK, Columbus, OH

nasigjobs — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:13:24 +0000

OhioLINK invites applications for the position of Deputy Director, Operations and eLicensing. The Deputy Director is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the daily operations of OhioLINK under the general direction of the Executive Director. In addition, this position will be responsible for negotiating and acquiring academic licensed e-resources for the consortium. The Deputy Director will analyze trends, identify appropriate resources, and conduct negotiations in close consultation with consortium members.

For more information about OhioLINK and this position, download the pdf flyer at http://www.ohiolink.edu/about/news/OhioLINK_Deputy_Director_Job_Flyer.pdf

For a complete position description and to apply, please visit https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/47896. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by June 30, 2013.

Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian – Ohio State University Health Sciences Library, Columbus, OH

nasigjobs — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:47:08 +0000

The Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian provides leadership and instruction regarding open access publishing issues, advises on retention of author rights and federal funding compliance requirements, and explores the use of bibliographic metrics and systems to evaluate personal research impact; plans maintenance and growth of the Library’s Scholarly Communication website; plans and manages budget and special program funds associated with copyright and scholarly communications; provides training and educational resources regarding the appropriate use of copyrighted resources and application of the U.S. copyright law; assists health sciences faculty, staff, and students to secure copyright permissions; reviews Health Sciences Library electronic resource licenses; works collaboratively with staff from the University Libraries Copyright Resource Center, University Legal Affairs, and the University Technology Commercialization Office; engages with other University librarians, participates in relevant OhioLINK, CIC(Big 10), Medical Library Association, American Library Association and other organization committees as appropriate; attends national workshops and conferences to keep self and colleagues informed on related issues; serves as liaison librarian for health sciences faculty and students as assigned and supervises at least one student employee.

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Digital Collections Librarian – James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

nasigjobs — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:19:52 +0000

James Madison University (JMU) Libraries & Educational Technologies (L&ET) seeks a dynamic, creative, and service-oriented colleague to provide leadership, vision and oversight of JMU Libraries’ digital collections. The Digital Collections Librarian will work closely with colleagues across L&ET to ensure that JMU Libraries’ digital collections are fully integrated into the Libraries’ collections and services. This position will serve as a member of a team of librarians and staff committed to effectively managing, accessing and preserving the Libraries’ expanding digital collections, including serving as point person for outreach to faculty, staff and students in the implementation of a digital repository system.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Digital Collections Librarian manages JMU Libraries’ locally created digital materials, taking a lead role in the creation, maintenance and stewardship of digital collections, including the digitization of special collections. This position provides strategies for effective management and preservation of library digital assets, informs conversations on scholarly communications and advises students and faculty on best practices for preserving scholarship and digital projects. The Digital Collections Librarian also collaborates with other units in L&ET to plan and implement systems related to digital collections, including repositories and digital asset management systems.

The successful candidate will establish priorities, manage projects, create workflows and identify digital collection development opportunities as informed by emerging trends and best practices in digital collection creation and management. Working within JMU Libraries’ distributed digital collections environment, this position facilitates communication and workflows between staff across L&ET units working on digital projects and ensures internal and external stakeholders remain informed and engaged. This position is also responsible for investigating, planning and managing format conversions and migrations; promoting digital collections; seeking grant funding for digital initiatives and for modeling innovative and flexible solutions that meet the needs of JMU’s communities of scholars and researchers. Responsible for a unit of 1 full-time employee and student assistants, reports to the Director of Collections.

General Information

James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, two hours southwest of Washington, DC. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional Master’s level university for seventeen consecutive years and is consistently named one of the nation’s most wired universities. The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges has named the university one of the nation’s 50 best value institutions for the past three years. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 34 Master’s and 7 doctoral degrees.

The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies division, which has the mission of enriching our communities by building learning and information environments where people connect with ideas and with each other to discover, create, and share knowledge.

Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLS or MIS and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. Experience managing digital projects. Knowledge of emerging technology trends related to digital collections. Familiarity with digital preservation practices. Able to be flexible in an environment of rapid change. Familiarity with digital collections development software. Understanding of the variety of metadata standards used in digital collections (e.g., EAD, MODS, METS, VRA Core, Dublin Core); familiarity with digital conversion technologies, digital object standards and workflows; ability to collaborate with technical staff that are doing scripting, programming and systems administration. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups across an organization to accomplish initiatives; demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and implement projects; excellent written and oral communication skills, especially for the purpose of describing technical issues, standards and procedures and comfort working in a distributed digital collections environment.

JMU invites candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university’s multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views that is found within our university community.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of TIAA/CREF or other retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must apply online using JMU’s JobLink system. Links to JobLink and the full position description can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at: http://www.lib.jmu.edu/employment/