DIGITAL REPOSITORY
COORDINATOR
CENTER FOR DIGITAL RESEARCH
AND SCHOLARSHIP
Columbia University Libraries invites applications for the Digital
Repository Coordinator in the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship
(CDRS) (cdrs.columbia.edu). CDRS serves the digital
research and scholarly communication needs of faculty, graduate students, and
scholars through the innovative creation and implementation of online tools and
services. This position will be funded for a period of two years from the date
of hire with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Digital
Initiatives Manager, the Digital Repository Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with Digital
Program and Technology Services (DPTS) personnel to develop policies,
procedures, workflows, and timelines governing deposit of content in Columbia’s
digital repository; enhance awareness of scholarly
communication and digital copyright issues; describe and promote the use
of Columbia’s repository; work with DPTS staff to develop implementation plans
for a department or center; and identify and select content for contribution to
the repository. The coordinator will assist with metadata entry and document
upload; design and oversee quality control of workflow and technical production
processes needed to establish and maintain digital initiatives; help prepare
departmental or center information for the repository community home page; provide
regular reports on progress and status and maintain both internal and user
documentation; and supervise one or more students or part-time staff.
Required
Qualifications:
- An ALA
accredited M.L.S. with 2-4 years of experience or the equivalent
combination of education and experience; solid understanding of digital
repositories (e.g., DSpace, Fedora)
- Working
knowledge of one or more major descriptive
metadata standards (Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MIX, MODS, PREMIS, or others)
- Excellent organizational skills and evidence of
complex analytical and detailed work and commitment to quality assurance
and quality control
- Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and implement
effective programs, projects, and services
- Excellent
interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as
collaboratively, in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity
with bibliographic input systems and current
digital library technologies, standards, and best practices; experience
managing technology-intensive projects in a collaborative work environment; experience creating and implementing digital collections;
familiarity with one or more of the following: XML, UNIX, library automation
software applications, database design and development, scripting languages
such as PHP, Web-authoring tools, and Web page development.
One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia
provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual
community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also
presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity, and cultural richness of New York
City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and
breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The
Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism,
innovation, and leadership.
We offer excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for
self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay
50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate
degree at another accredited college or university.
For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume and
the name/contact information for 3 references to: [log in to unmask] using
a single attachment. Please reference Search # UL70108007 in the
subject line of your email and include your e-mail address. Applications will be accepted immediately and until
the position is filled; however, applications submitted before July 15, 2008 will
receive priority consideration.
Columbia University
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply
