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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