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Thursday, September 8, 2011

[LIBJOBS] Digital Projects Librarian, Fort Myers, USA

 

 

http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000689960-01

 

Library Services

Digital Projects, Assistant/Associate Librarian, Req. #1256

Establishes and maintains the FGCU Library's Institutional Repository, focusing initially on capturing and archiving the university's electronic archival materials. Plans, organizes, and completes image digitization or sound file creation and resource description for items in the library's special collections. Establishes the library's electronic theses program in coordination with Graduate Affairs.

Ensures the safety of the physical holdings of the archives and special collections and any loaned materials intended for digitization as well as ensuring that archival-level preservation techniques are used. Works closely with staff at the Florida Center for Library Automation, with Library Systems staff, with other librarians and faculty, and with Administrative Services staff responsible for Records Management.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent accreditation and two (2) years of experience with digital service projects.

Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience with digital initiatives and projects such as institutional repositories and ETDs. Familiarity with current digital library technologies, standards, and best practices. Experience with archives and special collections, including physical and digital preservation. Experience with metadata creation. Working knowledge of copyright and permissions issues, including open access publishing. Two or more years of experience in an academic library or similar institution.

Additional details and how to apply, please visit: http://jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52782

 

 

 

Anjana  H. Bhatt
University Librarian (Electronic Resources)
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501, FGCU Blvd (South)
Fort Myers, FL: 33965-6565
Office Location: Library West 220

Phone: 239-590-7634, Fax: 239-590-7609
E-mail: abhatt@fgcu.edu

http://library.fgcu.edu/FAC/abhatt/bhatt.htm

 

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