Position Announcement - Digital Initiatives Librarian,
Library and
Technology Services, Brandeis University
Job ID Number 200440
Brandeis University, a private research university in the
metropolitan
Boston area, seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and
service-oriented
Digital Initiatives Librarian to serve as an integral member
of the Web
and Library Application Services (WALAS) team. The WALAS
team is part of
the larger Library and Technology Services (LTS)
organization. LTS
encompasses the functions traditionally separated into
Library Services
and IT services, and leverages the strengths of each to
provide high
quality, accessible, and reliable systems and services to
support
learning and research activities, operational
decision-making, planning,
and analysis.
Responsibilities
The Digital Initiatives Librarian plays a leading role in
technical
planning, technical implementation, management and support
of digital
repository applications and projects. The Digital
Initiatives Librarian
is responsible for implementation and support of digital
collections
using applications such as DSpace and supporting tools.
S/he works as a
member of the team on planning and coordinating digital
archiving of
digitized and born-digital materials and drives technical
activities
associated with Brandeis' institutional repository including
metadata
standards, technical workflow and quality control. S/he
works with
technologists and with users of campus-wide applications to
integrate
digital collections and other library resources.
This position works collaboratively with LTS departments to
develop
digital solutions in support of research, teaching and
outreach efforts
for the Brandeis University community.
Qualifications
ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree and 3 to 5 years of
experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting digital
collections
and services including the following: electronic theses and
dissertations, archives and special collections,
manuscripts,
photographs, and audio and video recordings. Experience
with digital
repository software such as DSpace or similar applications.
Technical
proficiency with Unix / Linux, XHTML, XML, XSLT, CSS, Oracle
/ SQL, PERL
or PHP. Familiarity with Java, Javascript and experience
with metadata
standards including Dublin Core and MARC. Familiarity with
OAI and Open
URL standards and digital harvesting.
Strong organizational, project management skills and
communication
skills. Experience in a research library or academic
library.
How To Apply
Please apply directly online at
http:
//www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs.php . You will
choose to
apply as an "External Candidate". Please use the
Job ID number listed
above to quickly locate the appropriate job listing. Once
you have
located the desired job, click Apply Now.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action
plan and
encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and
special disabled
and Vietnam-era and other eligible veterans to apply. It is
the policy
of the University not to discriminate against any applicant
or employee
on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, genetic information, national origin,
disability,
Vietnam-era Veteran, special disabled veteran and other
eligible
veterans, or on the basis of any other legally protected
category.
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