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Friday, August 17, 2012

Librarian (Catalog) at DC Public Library, Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:08/15/12
Deadline:09/27/12
Librarian (Catalog)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DC Public Library is going through transformation. Many wonderful things are happening here. If you enjoy a rewarding work environment where your hard work can truly make a difference, come join us! All positions require excellent customer service skills, commitment to public service and the willingness to learn and embrace change. LIBRARIAN (Catalog) MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MEMORIAL LIBRARY The position serves as a Catalog Librarian, performs complex cataloging and classification for all formats. Including searching on OCLC, editing using AACR2/RDA, exporting records, editing records on catalog. Catalogs and classifies titles in all formats that are not in OCLC. Includes determining subject content and appropriate subject headings, assigning Dewey number and cutter, adding record to OCLC and exporting record to online catalog, requiring a knowledge of the content of the collection(s), an ability to generalize and interpret subject content and requiring a thorough understanding of the scope, authority, arrangement and format of various reference tools, cataloging rules and systems of bibliographic notation and format. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of two years’ experience in cataloging, computer skills a must and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. To apply or for additional details, visit our website: www.dclibrary.org

Video Content Management Specialist (Assistant Librarian)

2012

Career Interest

Primary

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and CV as attachments to libhumres@umich.edu, addressed to:

Jane Havens

Head of Library Human Resources

3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1185

For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.

Job Summary

The University Library seeks a dynamic and innovative librarian to play a supporting role in the establishment of a new campus-wide video content management system (VCM), and to aid with the migration of content from the Library's existing digital asset management system to the new system. THIS POSITION IS A TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities

The VCM Specialist will report to the manager of BlueStream within the Library's Digital Library Production Service (www.lib.umich.edu/lit/dlps/). The initial implementation and campus deployment of VCM is a collaboration between ITS and the Library, with Library activity centered in the Learning and Teaching division and DLPS. Primary responsibilities will include:

Campus VCM (50%)

* Gaining familiarity with the new VCM system, intended uses, and users.

* Working in close coordination with collaborators within the unit and across the Library, participate in the establishment of Library provided, patron oriented, services that utilize the VCM.

Other Related Activities (10%)

* Participating in the concurrent pilot effort in DLPS focused on the digital preservation of moving images by sharing relevant expertise.

BlueStream Migration (40%)

* Gaining familiarity with the existing BlueStream system, how it is used, and who depends on it.

* Assisting the manager of BlueStream in executing a plan to migrate completely away from the current system to the new VCM or other options by June 30, 2014.

* Understanding the needs of stakeholders and the impact of migration. Helping to ensure continuity of service throughout migration. Communicating with stakeholders about process and progress.

* Helping to determine logical migration destinations, and paths, for BlueStream content, taking into consideration the potential pitfalls that lead to loss of data.

Required Qualifications*

* ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information studies or equivalent advanced degree and experience.

* Demonstrated experience with digital media formats and their use in library settings, especially video. This includes archival and access formats for streaming.

* An understanding of issues related to the preservation of digital formats is required.

* An aptitude for quickly mastering technical topics.

* Familiarity with the operation of content management and digital asset management systems.

* Strong organizational and project management skills.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff.

Desired Qualifications*

* Knowledge and experience in the management, digitization, and preservation of moving image recordings.

* Experience with video content management and digital asset management systems similar to UM's BlueStream, and Kaltura.

* Programming experience with Perl, Python, or Ruby is beneficial though not required.

Additional Information

Benefits, Rank, and Salary

It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the Assistant Librarian level; final rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. Librarians receive 24 days of vacation a year, are eligible for 15 days of short-term sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, and are provided opportunities for professional development and travel.

Further information regarding benefits can be found atbenefits.umich.edu/b...tgroups/faculty.html.

THIS POSITION IS A TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT.

Retirement Options: TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments options available.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Digital Initiatives Librarian at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Starting at $48,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:08/06/12
Deadline:09/07/12
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Georgia State University Library seeks an enthusiastic, collegial, self-starter to serve as the manager of theDigital Archive @ Georgia State University, the University’s institutional repository, which highlights the research and scholarly productivity of members of the University community. The University Library administers the archive to collect, organize, disseminate, and preserve the digital scholarly output of Georgia State University faculty, students and staff. The repository is hosted on the Digital Commons platform and currently includes ETDs, conference materials and journals. The Digital Initiatives Librarian will be responsible for overseeing services related to the Library's institutional repository, including but not limited to: Identifying and recruiting new content, and editing existing content as needed Developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and promotion efforts Providing support for the library’s scholarly communication activities Raising awareness of Open Access to the GSU community Providing Library and University faculty with information, training and assistance in depositing materials into the Archive, including establishing and maintaining Selected Works author pages Analyzing policies, procedures and workflows to insure consistency and accuracy of metadata Supporting established institutional repository guidelines, including submission rules and the development of new communities and series Creating new guidelines as necessary This position reports to the Associate Dean for Collections. Qualifications: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues regarding copyright, open access and scholarly communication as they relate to institutional repositories Knowledge of current metadata schemas, standards, and digital content management systems Coursework or experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing institutional repositories Academic library experience Experience working directly with faculty at a research university Ability to meet requirements for promotion Ability to pass a background check PREFERRED: Experience working with Digital Commons Project management experience Experience developing, implementing and evaluating marketing and promotion efforts Salary and Rank Minimum salary of $48,000 for 12 months. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin September 7, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to: Human Resources Coordinator University Library Georgia State University 100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202 (404) 413-2700 liblao@gsu.edu Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.

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