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Thursday, November 15, 2012

[LIBJOBS] USA - Washington, DC - Digital Services Librarian

Employment Opportunity - Georgetown University Library
Digital Services Librarian

Georgetown University Library seeks a Digital Services Librarian to work in the Library Information Technology Department.  The Digital Services Librarian participates in the planning, implementation, maintenance, expansion and communication of the digital library and institutional repository services, collections and content, including the design,  deployment and maintenance of DigitalGeorgetown, which includes but is not limited to digital repository and publishing services and collections (such as Digital Asset Management System, Archival Management System, Art Collections Management System and other digital library related services) and related tool sets, representations of digital content, digital conversion, interoperability of digital platforms, management and archiving of datasets, and integration of digital resources into learning management systems. The Digital Services Librarian demonstrates and facilitates effective communication throughout the Library and across the University with the various colleges, departments, institutes, and faculty.  This position is also responsible for marketing and promoting DigitalGeorgetown to the GU community and consortia.

Required Qualifications: 
Masters degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program or related degree required.  
Must have a demonstrated understanding of the application of technology as it relates to scholarship and teaching; 
Minimum two years of direct experience with digital initiatives (digitization projects, digital content management systems and/or Web-based delivery of digital objects) 
Experience with digital asset management platforms or extensible services such as DSpace, Islandora, Omeka, DigiTool, Blacklight, etc.
Demonstrated ability to analyze user requirements to deliver digital solutions and experience performing usability surveys 
Experience with digital image file formats, conversion and software such as Adobe CS 
Knowledge of audio and visual applications in the virtual environment 
Programming or Web development experience; teaching or training experience
Experience with XML, XSLT and CSS 
Demonstrated understanding of and experience in using  metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, MODS,  METS and PREMIS  

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DSpace 
Experience with Drupal
Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues affecting digitization efforts 
Experience with digital project management
Experience with Open Source Journal Publishing Platforms such as OJS
Experience with web programming languages

Salary/Benefits/Rank: Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including 21 days paid leave per year; medical; TIAA/CREF; tuition assistance. This is a 12-month, Academic/Administrative Professional (AAP) appointment. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until filled. 
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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