DIGITAL LIBRARY PROJECTS MANAGER
** This is a two year term appointment with the possibility
of extension.**
The MIT Libraries are seeking a knowledgeable, organized,
and self-motivated individual to be responsible for overall
planning and management of projects related to DOME, the
Libraries' digital library system. The Digital Library
Projects Manager will perform detailed analysis of
digitization and digital collection projects proposed for
DOME which is based on the DSpace platform (http://dspace.org) and related
technologies. Analysis includes functional needs assessment
and requirements specification for new digital collections;
specification of workflows for digitizing or capturing,
loading, producing metadata for digital library collections
in DOME; developing budgets for new projects; and managing
approved projects to completion.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the DSpace Product
Manager and working collaboratively with other Libraries
staff, the Projects Manager will provide assistance to
collection managers who propose to digitize or collect
born-digital material for inclusion in DOME, the Libraries'
digital library system. The Digital Library Projects Manager
is expected to work effectively with a wide range of project
stakeholders including: library technical and engineering
staff, library management and services staff, other campus
experts and customers, outside vendors, and collaborators
from other institutions. S/he will manage projects including
initial planning and all implementation activities for
multiple projects in various stages from conception through
completion. The Projects Manager will prepare full proposals
for projects proposed by collection staff and develop work
plans, schedules and budgets for proposed projects. S/he
will maintain documentation for approved projects and
prepare status reports. S/he will coordinate all project
activities, staff and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required - College degree. Minimum two
years project management experience, working as part of a
larger team and with technology staff to implement new
services. Excellent written and oral communication skills,
as well as strong customer service skills. Ability to
handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, to
successfully balance competing priorities, and to work with
inflexible deadlines. Good analytical, problem solving,
negotiation, and follow through skills. Ability to work
effectively independently. Solid understanding of project
management methodology and demonstrated experience using
project management tools. Prior experience with digitizing
print and other physical materials, and making them
available on the Web. Highly Desirable - Knowledge of and/or
experience with digital library collections. Some working
knowledge of Web standards, XML, and digital formats.
Experience with UNIX systems. Demonstrated ability to
function as a team member in a consensus-driven environment.
Working knowledge and understanding of best practices for
digitization, metadata creation, and online derivative
creation for a range of source materials. Ability to
establish and monitor appropriate metrics for digitization
projects to ensure projects are completed within time and
budget constraints. Desirable - Understanding of library
mission and ability to clearly communicate requirements to
key library staff. Experience with vendor selection and
contract negotiation.
HIRING SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position available immediately.
Applications may be submitted online at http://hrwe
b.mit.edu/staffing/index.html.
The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries
(architecture and planning; engineering; humanities;
science; management and social sciences) and several branch
libraries in more specialized subject areas. The Libraries
hold more than 2.8 million printed volumes, and extensive
collections in other physical formats. Nearly 500 digital
databases and 34,000 electronic journals are licensed for
access on the Institute's network. The Libraries utilize Ex
Libris' Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as
the support system for user service and processing
functions. The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/) presents information about library services, as well as
access to information resources through the staff-designed
VERA interface. MIT Libraries maintain membership in the
Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library
Consortium, OCLC, EDUCAUSE, the Coalition of Networked
Information, and the Digital Library Federation.
MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health
and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and
a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible
and collegial working environment and fosters professional
growth of its staff with management training and travel
funding for professional meetings.
MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within
its community and particularly encourages applications from
qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.
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Robin M. Deadrick
Personnel Administrator
MIT Libraries
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Room 14S-324
Cambridge MA 02139-4307
617.253.9322
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2007 ASIS&T Annual Meeting
Joining Research and Practice: Social Computing
and Information Science,
October 19-24, in Milwaukee
Plenaries: Anthea Stratigos, Outsell (research and advisory
firm)
Clifford Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information
http://www.asis
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