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Digital Initiatives Librarian at the Library and Technology Services, Brandeis University

Description:

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 this Job ID number (Job ID Number 200440) to quickly locate the appropriate job listing. Once you have located the desired job, click Apply Now.

For information about salary, please contact human resources at: kaminska@brandeis.edu or 781.736.4800.

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.